A coastguard helicopter went to the aid of a fisherman onboard a vessel north of Shetland this morning (Tuesday).
The R900 was called out before 9am, with the crew taking the patient back to Sumburgh Airport for a transfer into the hands of a medical team shortly before 11.30am.
Emergency services are carrying out a medical evacuation at an offshore installation.
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