The search for missing fisherman Neil Smith has currently been stood down and will be reassessed at first light Saturday morning by Shetland Coastguard.
Fisherman, Neil Smith was reported missing Thursday evening. He had not returned to his normal berth in Lerwick harbour, aboard his prawn trawler Breadwinner WY367.
Alex Wylie, Duty Watch Manager at Shetland Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, said:
During an extensive search the vessel was located semi submerged and badly damaged on the rocks at 9:45am this morning. Unfortunately, no sign of the single occupant could be found. The search has been ongoing all day.
Units involved were:
Coastguard Rescue helicopter OC; BPs Jigsaw Helicopter Bond II; Marine Scotland Flight Watchdog 65 (fixed wing aircraft); Lerwick RNLI all weather lifeboat and two fishing vessels, the Kestrel and Guiding Light.
The search was stood down at 4:30pm due to darkness. Search routines are being reassessed and recomputed for an at sea search commencing at first light tomorrow morning (Saturday).
We would like to remind fishermen how important it is to always wear a personal flotation device on deck.
