Scots oil rig workers sent home after it loses anchors during Storm Babet battering

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A North Sea drilling contractor has said staff evacuated from a rig after several of its anchors came loose during Storm Babet are being sent home following the incident.Forty five non-essential staff working aboard the Stena Spey were airlifted to other sites on Saturday after four out of eight anchors became detached due to the severe weather.They were flown to neighbouring platforms and Sumburgh in the Shetland Isles, while another 44 employees stayed behind to man the rig, which is located 146 miles east of Aberdeen.Stena Drilling has now said the 45 staff airlifted off the platform are being sent to Aberdeen then home as work gets under way to stabilise the rig at sea.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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The incident was due to the severe weather encountered from Storm Babet. The remaining 44 personnel who remain onboard the Stena Spey are safe and well."All relatives of those involved have