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Search as fisherman lost off boat Lost fisherman search called off
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A rescue operation has been launched after a fisherman fell overboard into the North Sea. A search for a fishermen lost overboard in the North Sea has been called off by the coastguard.
Fellow crew members on the fishing boat saw the man tumble into the water at about 1900 GMT, five miles north of Macduff in Moray. The 28-year-old deckhand on the Osprey III fell into the water five miles north of Macduff, Aberdeenshire, at about 1900 GMT on Wednesday.
Fraserburgh and Macduff lifeboats and a RAF helicopter were scouring the area. Aberdeen Coastguard said it had no plans to resume the search but local fishing boats had continued looking for the Filipino.
Aberdeen Coastguard said weather conditions were quite calm. It was not known whether the man was wearing a lifejacket. It is believed the missing man was not wearing a life jacket.
The boat is Scottish but it is not yet known what port it is from. The industry will be working closely with the relevant authorities to determine how the accident happened and what lessons can be learned Bertie ArmstrongScottish Fishermen's Federation
The search initially involved two lifeboats, an RAF helicopter and several fishing boats.
The coastguard said weather conditions were quite calm at the time the man fell off the Banff-registered boat.
Bertie Armstrong, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF), said: "This is a terrible tragedy and our immediate thoughts are with the family, friends and fellow crew members of the man lost overboard.
"Safety is always a top priority on a fishing vessel, but it is an inherently dangerous profession, given the nature of everyday operations in often very difficult conditions.
"The industry will be working closely with the relevant authorities to determine how the accident happened and what lessons can be learned."
He added: "The Marine Accident Investigation Branch will be conducting an investigation into this sad incident and until this is completed it would be inappropriate to comment any further."