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Two sites of interest identified in search for lost fishing boat
Two sites have been identified for further investigation, after a survey by the 'Pharos' during searches for the missing fishing vessel 'Kilda' off the Isle of Lewis over the course of the past weekend east of the Butt of Lewis. Further work was now to be carried out to further assess these sites as part of the investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). The activity was part of the ongoing search for the fishing boat, which was last known to have been operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of Lewis on Oct 13. Norman Murray, 40, who is known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, from the vessel’s crew remained unaccounted for and were being treated as missing people. The body of their crewmate Douglas Craigie was recovered in the area on Oct 14 at around 2.45 a.m.Anyone with concerns, or information, was asked to call 101 quoting reference 3575 of Oct 13.
Lighthouse vessel to search for missing fishermen
The 'Pharos' continuedthe search for the two missing fishermen and their vessel'Kilda'off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. The Northern Lighthouse Board vessel was to be deployed to the area from Oct 30, 2026 as part of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's investigation. Norman Murray, 40, known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, remained unaccounted for and were being treated as missing people, after their ship got lost while operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of the island on Oct 13. The body of Douglas Craigie, who was also part of the crew, was recovered in the area on Oct 14 at around 2.45a.m.
Buoy lighthouse vessel deployed after container loss in Pentland Firth
Containers lost overboard from a cargo ship in a storm on Oct 31, 2020, have been found on the shore on Hoy. Farmer Harvey Seatter spotted them while moving sheep at Melsetter, first in the sea, and later destroyed on the shore as the tide fell. Two 40 foot containers have come ashore. A Coastguard tug was acting as a guard vessel in the Pentland Firth, and the Northern Lighthouse Board was also assisting with the search, and the 'Pharos' was scheduled to take over guard vessel duty from the tug on Nov 1. A Coastguard aircraft has also been conducting overflights of the area. Report with photo: https://www.orcadian.co.uk/containers-ashore-on-hoy/?fbclid=IwAR0v4y-q8uOfe5CbxYhANiqaz1DRt6FcJvw2mthE12_oF_FQaJmuz831lBk
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