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Search for missing oil rig worker Missing oil boat man identified
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A search has been launched after an oil worker was reported overboard in the North Sea, north east of Fraserburgh. An offshore worker reported overboard in the North Sea has been named.
The man, who has not been seen seen since 2100 BST on Sunday, is thought to have fallen from Aberdeen-registered stand-by vessel Grampian Hunter. Christopher Moffat, 38, from Lerwick, a second engineer on the stand-by vessel Grampian Hunter, has not been seen since Sunday night.
A helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was scrambled and 13 vessels in the area responded to calls for help from Aberdeen Coastguard. A helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was scrambled north east of Fraserburgh and 13 vessels in the area responded.
The helicopter search was stood down overnight because of poor weather. The helicopter search was stood down overnight because of poor weather. Aberdeen Coastguard said several boats had continued the search.
Aberdeen Coastguard said nine boats were still involved in the search, which was being hampered by poor visibility. Grampian Hunter is operated by North Star Shipping.
Offered support
Callum Bruce, managing director of North Star Shipping, said: "This is a truly traumatic incident.
"Our thoughts are with Christopher's family and friends and the crew onboard the Grampian Hunter. We will support them in every way we can.
"A full investigation will now take place and we will co-operate fully with the relevant authorities as they try to find out what happened."
Grampian Hunter will head to Aberdeen Harbour where the crew will be offered support.