Just been reported on bbc news that the DFDS Seaways ferry 'King Seaways has had a small fire aboard reported to have been started by a passenger onboard in one of the accomodation blocks.
The fire is now under control if not out already.
Its been confirmed that 6 crew and 1 passenger have been airlifted to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation.
The ferry left Newcastle just after 1700 heading for Ijmuiden..
Looking at shipfinder the ferry is currently off the yorkshire coast near Bridlington...but is now returning to Newcastle (South Shields).