Emergency services have responded to an incident in the Bluemull Sound.
Coastguard said a diver was in distress and may need to be treated for decompression sickness.
An ambulance is currently at the scene alongside, coastguard and a R900 helicopter from Sumburgh.
It is understood the diver may be taken to Aberdeen for treatment.
The Lerwick Lifeboat has been tasked to assist the crew of a sailing boat after her engine caught fire.
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