pheonix
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Just seen on tv details to follow at 10.30 itn news cargo ship adrift in north sea gas platform threatened
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tonights news
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BrendanS
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more details here (3 pages). We've been following progress on mobo and lounge forums
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlen...P-C2-Business-5
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlen...P-C2-Business-5
reginaldon
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Thanks for that link - several boats in trouble or worse - all power to the rescuers.
StephenSails
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Latest press release below, as usual no people at IPC Ivory Towers working on the latest news.
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Duty 2 11 January 2007
Cargo vessel now drifting towards second gas platform
The cargo vessel which has been drifting towards a gas platform in the North Sea has cleared the rig. The vessel, 'Vindo', managed to start its engines temporarily and slipped its anchor so that there was no damage to gas pipelines. However, the vessel is now drifting towards another unmanned platform, Caister.
Humber Coastguard scrambled an RAF helicopter to the scene a short while ago, and it is now standing by in case of need.
Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Mike Green says:
"Although the ship has now drifted clear of the original platform, the problem still remains since it is now drifting towards a second platform with the ship's nine crew on board. The crew of the vessel are still working hard to reinstate engine power.
"Earlier this evening, all thirty of the Murdoch Platform's crew were evacuated by helicopter. There is no intention to begin re-manning the platform until morning.
"Weather conditions are challenging with 50 knot winds from the west and a seven metre swell.
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Duty 2 11 January 2007
Cargo vessel now drifting towards second gas platform
The cargo vessel which has been drifting towards a gas platform in the North Sea has cleared the rig. The vessel, 'Vindo', managed to start its engines temporarily and slipped its anchor so that there was no damage to gas pipelines. However, the vessel is now drifting towards another unmanned platform, Caister.
Humber Coastguard scrambled an RAF helicopter to the scene a short while ago, and it is now standing by in case of need.
Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Mike Green says:
"Although the ship has now drifted clear of the original platform, the problem still remains since it is now drifting towards a second platform with the ship's nine crew on board. The crew of the vessel are still working hard to reinstate engine power.
"Earlier this evening, all thirty of the Murdoch Platform's crew were evacuated by helicopter. There is no intention to begin re-manning the platform until morning.
"Weather conditions are challenging with 50 knot winds from the west and a seven metre swell.
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