Ocean Guardian drilling rig on fire

[Bruce Sutherland]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6946861.stm


"Staff airlifted from blazing rig
Offshore workers are being airlifted from a drilling rig in the North Sea following an engine fire.

Helicopters began taking some of the 87 personnel off the installation once the blaze was reported on Tuesday evening.

The Ocean Guardian rig, which is owned by Diamond Offshore and has a potential drilling depth of 25,000ft, is located 120 miles north east of Aberdeen.

It is understood that the evacuees are being taken to other nearby installations."

[Bruce Sutherland]

According to the MCA & RAF at 7.45pm the fire which is serious was NOT under under control, it was reported at 6.45pm.

Helicopters on scene and SAR/Supply vessels are on route to area.
Jigsaw 1 rescue helicopter launched from Aberdeen.
Operations being dealt with from Aberdeen MCA.

AFB Press saying that it may be under control. 8.25pm