Lifeboats stood down for the night in search for missing crewmen

The lifeboats involved in the search for missing crew from a Cypriot registered boat in the North Sea have been stood down for the night.

It is understood that seven Polish crew are on board the Cemfjord cargo vessel and one from the Philippines.

This map shows the last known position of the doomed 83m boat which overturned 15 miles from the coast of Wick.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency have said it’s unlikely any survivors will be found.

The coastguard emergency tug, Herakles, will remain at the scene with the upturned boat until it is safe to return it to shore.