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12/12/2012
Workers Stranded On North Sea Rig
Over 90 workers have been stranded on a gas rig in the North Sea since Monday after a helicopter broke down.
The workers have been stranded for two days on the Ensco 80 rig, located 100 miles off the Norfolk coast.
94 people are said to be on the rig, amounting to four times over its capacity.
But the company says there are enough lifeboats for 200 people.
The helicopter was on the rig for a routine personnel-change but could not take off again after developing technical problems.
In a statement, the company said: "Engineers were dispatched and are currently examining the aircraft.
"Once the relevant part has been delivered and fitted, the aircraft will be returned to normal service."
(IT)
The workers have been stranded for two days on the Ensco 80 rig, located 100 miles off the Norfolk coast.
94 people are said to be on the rig, amounting to four times over its capacity.
But the company says there are enough lifeboats for 200 people.
The helicopter was on the rig for a routine personnel-change but could not take off again after developing technical problems.
In a statement, the company said: "Engineers were dispatched and are currently examining the aircraft.
"Once the relevant part has been delivered and fitted, the aircraft will be returned to normal service."
(IT)
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