An investigation was underway today after a ferry packed with day-trippers and holidaymakers suffered its second fire in the space of three weeks.

The fire on the Norsea, a P&O ferry, has been put out.

Fire teams and RAF helicopters were sent today to battle a blaze on board a North Sea ferry with 611 passengers aboard.

A North Sea ferry is continuing its journey across the North Sea after a fire broke out injuring two crew members.