The search was called off last night for two fishermen who are missing after their trawler got into difficulty in the North Sea.
A rescue operation was launched last night for the skipper and crew of the vessel, called Ocean Way, after it ran into problems off the Northumberland coast.
Three people were winched from the water. However, one person who was rescued and airlifted to hospital by RAF helicopters died.
Two more crew members are still missing. Coastguards last night said there were no plans to resume the search today unless further information was received.
Helicopters from the UK and Norway were involved in the hunt for the British skipper and his four Filipino crew.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: “Three people were recovered from the water this afternoon. Sadly one of these has subsequently died.
The Humber Coastguard said the vessel was last heard from about 100 miles east of the Farne Islands.
It began transmitting an emergency beacon and attempts were made to contact the skipper.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said an RAF helicopter initially winched two people to safety who were found in the water. Later, another member of the crew was recovered.
Scotland’s Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead said: “I am very sorry to hear about the loss of the Fraserburgh registered fishing vessel the Ocean Way that has tragically resulted in fatalities.
“This is a terrible tragedy and my thoughts are with the loved ones and friends of the crew. This tragedy will be felt by all fishing communities and is a horrible reminder of the dangers our fishermen face day in day out to bring fish to our tables with many paying the ultimate sacrifice.
“I would like to pay tribute to all the personnel involved in the rescue operation.”