Specialist ship deployed in search for missing fishermen off Lewis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 13:33 · Archive

A specialist ship is being deployed to search for two missing fishermen and their boat off the Isle of Lewis after their crewmate's body was recovered.

Two fishermen remain missing after their boat FV Kilda disappeared on 13 October off the north coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Norman 'Tam' Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23, were on board when the vessel vanished near the Port of Ness. The body of their crewmate Douglas Craigie, 49, was pulled from the water the following day.

A specialist ship, NLV Pharos, operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board and equipped with hydrographic and wreck survey equipment, is being deployed to aid the search. Items belonging to the fishing boat have been recovered during earlier searches. Police Scotland's Dive and Marine Unit used a remotely operated vehicle to search the area but halted operations due to sea conditions and anchoring challenges.

Inspector Neil Taylor said efforts would continue with support from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and local maritime experts. He urged people not to carry out unauthorised searches in dangerous areas. The families have asked for their privacy to be respected.

How it is being reported

• Specialist ship to join search for missing fishermen and boatSearches have been taking place since 13 October off Lewis for two crew of the Kilda.BBC Scotland · 28 Oct, 13:07
• Specialist boat to be deployed in search for missing fishermen off Isle of LewisNorman 'Tam' Murray and Murdo Morrison are still missing after their boat, FV Kilda, disappeared on Tuesday October 13.Daily Record · 28 Oct, 12:57

In this story: Norman 'Tam' Murray · Murdo Morrison · Douglas Craigie · Isle of Lewis · FV Kilda · Northern Lighthouse Board · Police Scotland

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