Following an extensive search, the Norwegian
Coastguard called the search for the missing fishing vessel, Meridian,
off as twilight approached this evening. The incident started on
Thursday night when, following information that there had been an
Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) hit, Aberdeen
Coastguard made investigations culminating in the launch of a search
which was co-ordinated by the Norwegian Coastguard with Aberdeen
Coastguard assisting.
During the search, one liferaft and some
other debris was found. However, despite a thorough and wide-ranging
search, the three remaining crew were not found.
Aberdeen Coastguard Watch Manager Asad Manesh says:
Following a high quality search by both British and Norwegian resources
as well as a number of fishing vessels and oil stand by vessels, the
search has been terminated. Sadly, one body has been located, but no
further evidence was found of the other three men.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has been informed regarding this incident and has made some initial enquiries.
Info from the MCA
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Guido
ReplyDeleteIt always saddens me when any sea rescue search is called off without locating the troubled vessel. The lone liferaft suggests a swift and terrible end to this fissing vessel. My heart goes out to the families of these poor souls lost at sea.
Sam
It happened in my region (south uk) and the person was found two weeks later on the Holland shore, carried away by the sea
ReplyDeleteValerie
This is very sad. Will keep them in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePam
what happened? did they die?
ReplyDeletenatalie
God rest their souls.
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