Life raft from missing fishing vessel washes ashore in Shetland
A LIFE raft belonging to a fishing vessel which went missing north of the Isle of Lewis has been recovered in Shetland.
The Kilda’s life raft was recovered after washing up at West Burrafirth today (Thursday).
The fishing boat was last known to have been operating close to the Port of Ness in the north of the Isle of Lewis on Tuesday 13 October.
Norman Murray, 40, who is known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, from the boat’s crew remain unaccounted for and are being treated as missing people.
The body of their crewmate Douglas Craigie was recovered in the area around 2.45am on Wednesday 14 October.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s (MAIB) preliminary assessment into the loss of Kilda is continuing.
Inspector Neil Taylor said: “Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic incident.
“The life raft has been confirmed as belonging to the Kilda and we will continue to work with partners, including the MAIB, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, as well as local maritime experts, to locate the vessel and the two missing men.
“Please be assured we are doing all we can and we are grateful for the support of all of our partners.”
The families of all of the men continue to ask for their privacy to be respected.
Anyone with concerns or information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 3575 of 13 October.
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