A search is continuing for a fishing vessel reported overdue off the northeast coast of Newfoundland yesterday.

The last communication with the 56-foot Elite Navigator was around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, when they were en route to Valleyfield to offload their catch.

The vessel was reported overdue Thursday afternoon, with heavy fog hampering search and rescue efforts in the area.

Two Coast Guard vessels, a SAR chopper, Hercules aircraft and at least seven private ships were assisting with the search about 200 nautical miles northeast of Gander.

It’s not clear how many people are aboard the Elite Navigator, and officials say no flares or distress signals have been received from the vessel.

VOCM will have updates as they become available.