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The Rev Andrew Jolly, chaplain to the UK oil and gas industry, warned that "we should hang our heads in shame" if those who lost their lives on July 6, 1988 were forgotten.

The Piper Alpha disaster was caused after a gas leak on the North Sea platform ignited, engulfing it in a massive fireball.

Survivors, relatives of those who died, industry representatives and local people were among the hundreds who attended the service at the Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting in Aberdeen, led by Mr Jolly.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, The Duke of Gloucester and Scotland Office Minister David Cairns also attended.

Many attended a later act of remembrance at the Piper Alpha memorial statue in Hazlehead Park.

A memorial service was also being held for offshore workers on the Piper Bravo, with a wreath to be placed in the sea towards the spot where the Piper Alpha stood. Each victim's name was read out during the emotionally-charged services in Aberdeen.

During the kirk service, Mr Jolly said: "There must always be names with faces, stories of sacrifice and of love, devotion and faith, so that what has gone on before does not become just another statistic.

"If we as a community, or as an oil and gas industry, or as a city, or as a country allow that to happen, we should hang our heads in shame.

"Today here in this kirk we will remember them by name, reminding us not just who they are, but who they were and who they will always be to those who knew and loved them."