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Fishing vessel search called off Fishing vessel search called off
(about 1 hour later)
The search for a fishing boat which sank in the North Sea with the loss of four crew has finished without any trace being found.The search for a fishing boat which sank in the North Sea with the loss of four crew has finished without any trace being found.
One body was recovered after the Meridian, based in Anstruther, Fife, was lost in heavy seas in October.One body was recovered after the Meridian, based in Anstruther, Fife, was lost in heavy seas in October.
The search had resumed on Friday following its interruption by winter weather conditions last year.The search had resumed on Friday following its interruption by winter weather conditions last year.
A Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) spokesman said: "Regrettably, the vessel has not been located."A Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) spokesman said: "Regrettably, the vessel has not been located."
The families of the four crewmen have been informed of the decision to end the search.The families of the four crewmen have been informed of the decision to end the search.
Observation work 'Tragic incident'
The body of Edward Gardner, 50, from Fife, was recovered.The body of Edward Gardner, 50, from Fife, was recovered.
However, the bodies of Sidney Low, 52, from Aberdeen, Martin Gardner, 49, and Ian Donald, 55, both from Fife, were not found.However, the bodies of Sidney Low, 52, from Aberdeen, Martin Gardner, 49, and Ian Donald, 55, both from Fife, were not found.
The Meridian was carrying out observation work for oil firm Talisman Energy 160 miles off the Aberdeen coast when it sank.The Meridian was carrying out observation work for oil firm Talisman Energy 160 miles off the Aberdeen coast when it sank.
The survey vessel Kommandor Iona had left Aberdeen on Friday afternoon to continue the search.The survey vessel Kommandor Iona had left Aberdeen on Friday afternoon to continue the search.
A Talisman spokesperson said: "Talisman respects the decision taken by the MAIB and regrets that the extended search has not found the vessel and the three missing crewmen.
"The company has fully supported the MAIB search. It has also been liaising with the families of the missing men throughout and the company wishes to express again its condolences to the families for this tragic incident."