Home News Liverpool News

Oil rig evacuated

Sep 17 2007 by Staff Reporter, Liverpool Daily Post

THE crew of a Cumbrian oil rig has been evacuated by Liverpool Coastguard.

The rig ‘Lisa’ is part of the Robin Rigg Wind Farm in the Solway Firth.

All 38 crew members were taken to standby vessels and the rig’s crane driver was winched to safety by a rescue helicopter.

The jack-up rig developed a 30-degree list after a leg punched through the seabed.

Keep up to date with the news. Sign up for News Alerts E-Newsletters

Have your say on the latest news and sport in our Forums

Breaking News From The Liverpool Daily Post

Extend state-funded training call

The Government has been urged to extend state-funded training to all workers facing redundancy as part of measures to lessen the impact of the looming recession. Read

Marriage rumours on Kate's birthday

Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton has turned 27, as speculation grows that the couple will announce their engagement this year. Read

Site Tools