The crew member did not report for duty on one of the company's fishing vessels, the Otakou (pictured). The search for a Sealord crew member missing near the south cape of the North Island has been suspended. Weather conditions in the area were fair, but predicted to deteriorate on Friday.​READ MORE:* Sealord crew member missing near Cape PalliserEMILY SMITH A Sealord crew member when missing near Cape Palliser. (File photo)The crew member did not report for duty on one of the company's fishing vessels, the Otakou, on Thursday morning. In a statement, Sealord said a "full muster" was conducted to confirm he was missing before a search began and authorities were notified.

Source: Stuff October 11, 2018 18:29 UTC