Rescuers looking for “survivors” of boat which upturned in the North Sea By Ashleigh Barbour January 3 2015, 5:39 pm January 3 2015, 5:39 pm Share Rescuers looking for “survivors” of boat which upturned in the North Sea Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/446224/rescuers-looking-survivors-boat-upturned-north-sea/ Copy Link Route of Longhope lifeboat The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has confirmed it is searching the North Sea for “survivors” of a cargo vessel that was spotted upturned in the water. A spokeswoman for the body said the hull of a vessel was seen at 2.30pm 15 miles off the coast of Wick. It is understood the ship is the Cypriot registered ‘Cemfjord’, which was carrying cement. It was last seen passing through the Pentland Firth on Friday afternoon, but has not been heard from since. Four lifeboats from Stromness, Scrabster, Longhope and Wick are currently searching the ship’s last know position in the Pentland Firth. The coastguard rescue helicopter from Sumburgh is also involved in the operation. Eight people are understood to be on board.
