THE parents of a British journalist held in Russia for suspected piracy after a Greenpeace protest at an Arctic oil rig say they are extremely worried.
A group of 30, including six Britons and Australian Colin Russell, were held last week when armed Russian officials boarded their vessel, the Arctic Sunrise and took it to the port of Murmansk.
A Russian court refused bail to and jailed for two months a number of activists and freelance videographer Keiron Bryan, from Devon.
They have not been charged, though Russian authorities are investigating charges of piracy, which carry a jail term of 10 to 15 years.
Mr Bryan's parents, Andy and Ann Bryan, issued a statement on Saturday saying they were "extremely worried".
"Our son is a very kind, caring individual and environmental issues have always been very close to his heart," the couple from Devon said.
"He would sympathise with the cause but he was simply there doing his job as a freelance videographer.
"None of those on board should be subjected to this prolonged period of detention. They are extremely brave, caring individuals who were peacefully protesting to bring the world's attention to the dangers of drilling in that particular area and of the serious consequences it could have on that already fragile environment.
"We are told that they are being treated fairly and are all well, for which we are extremely grateful.
"However, the fact that they are still there at all is a farce and quite out of proportion to their actions."
From Britain, activists Philip Ball and Sydney resident Alexandra Harris, videographer Mr Bryan and second engineer Iain Roger have been detained for two months pending a piracy investigation. Mr Russell has also been detained for two months.
Two other Britons, Frank Hewetson and Anthony Perrett, were detained for three days pending a hearing on Sunday.
Greenpeace is campaigning against attempts by companies to drill for oil in the waters of the Arctic, warning that a spill would be highly environmentally damaging and extraction of more fossil fuels will add to climate change.
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