A vessel on the North Sea was battered by huge waves whipped up by Storm Otto on February 19.

Footage captured by John Buchan shows the fishing vessel battling the large waves 60 miles off the west coast of Norway.

On February 17, 2023, a powerful storm named Otto wreaked havoc on the North Sea, causing rough conditions for ships sailing in the area. The storm hit Norway and Europe, causing distress and concern for those out at sea.

One individual, John Buchan, captured footage of the storm from his fishing vessel, located 60 miles off the west coast of Norway. The video shows the immense power of the storm as it caused waves to crash violently against the ship.

The North Sea is no stranger to severe weather, but the impact of Storm Otto was particularly significant. The storm's high winds and heavy rain caused dangerous conditions for those at sea and onshore.