Tuesday 2 September 2008

Nautical Mishaps, Maritime Calamities

Nautical Mishaps, Maritime Calamities
London, 1 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty Press Notice) issued by The Government News Network on 1 September 2008
A search is currently underway 35 nautical miles north east of Fraserburgh after a man overboard was reported from oil standby vessel 'Grampian Hunter' at 2355 last night (Sunday).

Aberdeen Coastguard received the call reporting that the man had not been seen since 2100 and scrambled Rescue Helicopter 137 from Lossiemouth to begin a search. 13 other vessels in the area (fishing and standby vessels) also responded to calls for assistance.

After exhausting the search area the helicopter was later stood down due to poor weather, however nine vessels continue the search, which is currently still ongoing.

Aberdeen Coastguard Watch Manager Fiona Hastie said:

"The search will continue until further notice for a missing British seafarer suspected of falling overboard from Aberdeen registered oil standby vessel 'Grampian Hunter'.

Weather on scene is foggy in patches with rain and poor visibility and Southeasterly force 3 winds."

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