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At 03:49 a.m. on Nov 9, 2010, Humber Coastguard was alerted to a fire in the engine room of the "Ocean Sun". The vessel was 70 nautical miles ENE of Flamborough Head with gale force 8, easterly winds on scene. The vessel has 12 persons on board. It confirmed that the fire had been extinguished at 03:52 a.m. and had regained power to one engine. However, because of the vital role the standby vessel plays to the gas rig "Ensco 72", arrangements were made to have the vessel replaced by another standby vessel. It is currently thought that it will take at least 18 hoursfor a relief vessel to arrive. Humber Coastguard is broadcasting Pan Alerts to inform vessels approaching the area of the situation and is putting contingency plans in place to keep the crew and vessel safe until the relief boat arrives.