A crew member who has fallen ill has been evacuated from an oil rig east of Wick.
Shetland coastguard received the call at 11.26am today.
Inverness-based Rescue 151 helicopter attended the incident approximately 14 nautical miles east off Wick.
The crew member is being evacuated due to a reported illness.
The person was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
Rescue 151 made the final approach around 3.40pm.
The person’s condition is unknown.