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Search for fishermen missing in the North Sea 'unlikely to resume' Search for fishermen whose vessel sank in North Sea called off
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The search for two fishermen missing since their trawler got into difficulty in the North Sea is "unlikely" to resume, the Maritime and Coastguard (MCA) agency has said. A search for two missing fishermen whose trawler sank in the North Sea has been called off, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.
One person winched from the water on Sunday was later pronounced dead, while two others were taken to hospital. Three men were plucked from the water after the Ocean Way trawler issued a distress signal - one later died.
The Ocean Way, registered in Fraserburgh, was last heard from about 100 miles east of the Farne Islands. The vessel, registered in Fraserburgh, was last heard from about 100 miles east of the Farne Islands on Sunday.
The MCA said rescuers could not find "any sign of the two missing people". The MCA said two sailors were still missing but that the search for them had ceased.
In a statement, the coastguard said: "Unless further information is forthcoming it is unlikely that the search will resume. Helicopters from the UK and Norway were involved in the hunt for the British skipper and four Filipino crew.
"The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has been informed." It is not known whether the man who died, or those who are missing, are the skipper or the crew.
Helicopters from the UK and Norway were involved in the hunt for the British skipper and his four Filipino crew. 'Terrible tragedy'
It is not known whether the person who died, or those who are missing, are the skipper or the crew.
The rescued men were taken to Wansbeck Hospital in Ashington in Northumberland.The rescued men were taken to Wansbeck Hospital in Ashington in Northumberland.
The MCA said an RAF helicopter initially pulled two people to safety who were found in the water. Later, another member of the crew was recovered. The MCA said an RAF helicopter initially pulled two men to safety who were found in the water. Later, another member of the crew was recovered.
The boat is believed to have sailed from North Shields in Tyne and Wear on Saturday.The boat is believed to have sailed from North Shields in Tyne and Wear on Saturday.
On Sunday it transmitted an emergency beacon, sparking the rescue mission.
An RAF rescue helicopter started the search and was joined by the Norwegian helicopter Rescue 1.An RAF rescue helicopter started the search and was joined by the Norwegian helicopter Rescue 1.
Scotland's Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead said: "This is a terrible tragedy and my thoughts are with the loved ones and friends of the crew.Scotland's Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead said: "This is a terrible tragedy and my thoughts are with the loved ones and friends of the crew.
"This tragedy will be felt by all fishing communities and is a horrible reminder of the dangers our fishermen face, day in day out, to bring fish to our tables with many paying the ultimate sacrifice."This tragedy will be felt by all fishing communities and is a horrible reminder of the dangers our fishermen face, day in day out, to bring fish to our tables with many paying the ultimate sacrifice.
"I would like to pay tribute to all the personnel involved in the rescue operation.""I would like to pay tribute to all the personnel involved in the rescue operation."