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Daily Record
18-06-2025
- Daily Record
Dunoon ferry water search 'concluded' after missing man 'fell overboard'
Police Scotland and HM Coastguard have confirmed that the search has ended for the man reported missing after falling overboard from a ferry near Dunoon. The search for a missing 64-year-old man who fell overboard from a ferry near Dunoon has ended as police provide "support to his family". The passenger was reported missing at around 1pm on the Sound of Shuna by his wife as they sailed between Gourock to Dunoon on Father's Day (Sunday June 15). A major multi-agency search operation was launched involving the HM Coastguard helicopter, RNLI lifeboats and nearby vessels, as well as Police Scotland officers, their Dive and Marine Unit and Air Support Unit. Western Ferries suspended their services while the rescue operation was underway as searches were carried out on the water and shorelines. However, the search has now concluded, with HM Coastguard noting that it was stood down at around 4.30pm on Monday with nothing found. The force confirmed that although water searches have ceased, enquiries remain ongoing as officers provide support to his family. Chief Inspector James McArthur said: "Around 1.40pm on Sunday, 15 June, 2025, we received a report of a 64-year-old man missing from a ferry travelling between Gourock and Dunoon. "Police and partner agencies including the Coastguard attended and extensive searches have been carried out on the water and shorelines. Local officers have been assisted by our Dive and Marine Unit and Air Support Unit. "The water searches have concluded, however our enquiries remain ongoing and officers are providing support to his family." A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "At around 1.24pm on Sunday 15 June, HM Coastguard received reports of a person overboard from a ferry travelling between Hunters Quay and Gourock, Scotland. "An HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and fixed wing aircraft were sent, alongside Coastguard Rescue Teams from Dunoon, Greenock, Kames, and Largs. Lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs also joined the search. "The search was stood down at around 4.30pm yesterday with nothing found." A spokesperson for Western Ferries said at the time: "At approximately 13.20 on Sunday 15th June, the crew of Western Ferries' Sound of Shuna were alerted to an overboard incident. The vessel's crew immediately initiated the overboard procedures in accordance with maritime safety protocols. "Emergency services were contacted, and a co-ordinated search and rescue operation was launched involving all four Western Ferries vessels, RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs, Caledonian MacBrayne's Ali Cat and several private vessels, together with the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter." "Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. Regrettably after an exhaustive search the individual was not located, and the Coastguard made the difficult decision to call off the search at around 8.30pm. "Western Ferries' Managing Director Gordon Ross has commended the emergency agencies and all those involved with the search for their prompt response and assistance." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Glasgow Times
16-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Man, 64, reported missing from ferry in Firth of Clyde
The 64-year-old was travelling on Western Ferries' Sound of Shuna vessel between Gourock and Dunoon when the incident is said to have taken place at around 1.20pm on Sunday. A major search operation was launched with five Coastguard teams deployed alongside a search and rescue helicopter, RNLI lifeboats, all four Western Ferries vessels, Caledonian MacBrayne's Ali Cat and several private vessels. 'Exhaustive' searches were then carried out on the water and shoreline. Western Ferries has since stated that 'regrettably' the individual was not located and that HM Coastguard suspended their search at around 8.30pm on Sunday. READ NEXT: Person overboard search in Firth of Clyde suspended A spokesperson for the company said: 'At approximately 1.20pm on Sunday, June 15, the crew of Western Ferries' Sound of Shuna were alerted to an overboard incident. 'The vessel's crew immediately initiated the overboard procedures in accordance with maritime safety protocols. 'Emergency services were contacted, and a coordinated search and rescue operation was launched involving all four Western Ferries vessels, RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs, Caledonian MacBrayne's Ali Cat and several private vessels, together with the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter. 'Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. Regrettably, after an exhaustive search, the individual was not located, and the Coastguard made the difficult decision to call off the search at around 8.30pm. 'Western Ferries' Managing Director Gordon Ross has commended the emergency agencies and all those involved with the search for their prompt response and assistance.' Police Scotland confirmed they had received reports of a 64-year-old man missing from a ferry travelling in this area. READ NEXT: Man in hospital after being 'stabbed' on Glasgow street The force added that their search remains ongoing, and officers are providing support to his family. Chief Inspector James McArthur said: 'Around 1.40pm on Sunday, June 15, 2025, we received a report of a 64-year-old man missing from a ferry travelling between Gourock and Dunoon. 'Police and partner agencies, including the Coastguard, attended, and extensive searches have been carried out on the water and shoreline. 'Searches and enquiries on ongoing, and officers are providing support to his family.' Earlier today, a HM Coastguard spokesperson commented: "HM Coastguard responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, June 15. "A HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs, Kames, Helensburgh, Greenock and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs. "Nearby vessels were also called to assist. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. "The search has been suspended."
The National
16-06-2025
- The National
64-year-old missing after person falls overboard from Scottish ferry
Police confirmed they were providing support to the man's family following the incident on the Western Ferries vessel MV Sound of Shuna. A search of the area was launched as soon as the alarm was raised at around 1.40pm, before being suspended almost seven hours later. However, after coastguard teams were seen at the McInroy's Point ferry terminal in Gourock on Monday, HM Coastguard said that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh and Dunoon had been sent that afternoon to assist in the search. Chief Inspector James McArthur from Police Scotland said: "Around 1.40pm on Sunday, 15 June, 2025, we received a report of a 64-year-old man missing from a ferry travelling between Gourock and Dunoon. "Police and partner agencies including the Coastguard attended and extensive searches have been carried out on the water and shoreline. "Searches and enquires on ongoing and officers are providing support to his family." A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said on Monday: "HM Coastguard responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunters Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday 15 July. "This afternoon, coastguard rescue teams from Helensburgh, Greenock and Dunoon were sent to assist with the search." The person fell into the water at 1.20pm on Sunday, during a sailing from Gourock to Hunters Quay, near Dunoon. A spokesperson for the ferry operator confirmed that the crew of the MV Sound of Shuna initiated their "person overboard" procedures in accordance with maritime safety protocols as soon as the alarm was raised. Western Ferries and CalMac vessels took part in the search, along with two RNLI crews, five coastguard teams and a number of private vessels as well as Police Scotland. Western Ferries' managing director Gordon Ross commended all of those involved with the search and highlighted their "prompt response and assistance". A spokesperson for the company said on Monday: "The vessel's crew immediately initiated the overboard procedures in accordance with maritime safety protocols. "Emergency services were contacted, and a co-ordinated search and rescue operation was launched involving all four Western Ferries vessels, RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs, Caledonian MacBrayne's Ali Cat and several private vessels, together with the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter. "Police Scotland the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. "Regrettably, after an exhaustive search the individual was not located, and the coastguard made the difficult decision to call off the search at around 8.30pm." Western Ferries suspended its sailings between McInroy's Point and Hunters Quay as soon as the alarm was raised, with services resuming at around 9pm on Sunday. CalMac confirmed that MV Ali Cat's sailings between Gourock and Dunoon were suspended until 9.20pm while the vessel and its crew took part in the search.
Daily Record
16-06-2025
- Daily Record
Major water search for man who fell from ferry in Dunoon suspended
The man was reported missing at around 1pm on Sunday on the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon. A search for a Scots man who fell overboard from a ferry on Sunday has been called off. The man was reported missing at around 1pm on June 15, from the Sound of Shauna, as it travelled between Gourock to Dunoon on the West Coast. The service was suspended to allow a search to take place, however, sailings resumed at around 9pm yesterday. A multi-agency response came together to search for the man, but was stood down on Sunday evening. The man, said to be in his 60s, was allegedly reported missing by his wife, who was also travelling on the service. She raised the alarm, which prompted a search from coastguard, helicopters, lifeboats and Police Scotland. Sadly the search has now been called off, according to Western Ferries, who run the boats on the route the incident took place on. A spokesperson for Western Ferries said: "At approximately 13.20 on Sunday 15th June, the crew of Western Ferries' Sound of Shuna were alerted to an overboard incident. The vessel's crew immediately initiated the overboard procedures in accordance with maritime safety protocols. "Emergency services were contacted, and a co-ordinated search and rescue operation was launched involving all four Western Ferries vessels, RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs, Caledonian MacBrayne's Ali Cat and several private vessels, together with the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter." They continued: "Police Scotland the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. Regrettably after an exhaustive search the individual was not located, and the Coastguard made the difficult decision to call off the search at around 8.30pm. "Western Ferries' Managing Director Gordon Ross has commended the emergency agencies and all those involved with the search for their prompt response and assistance." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. A HM Coastguard spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday 15 July. "An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs, Kames, Helensburgh, Greenock and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs. Nearby vessels were also called to assist. "Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The search has been suspended."
STV News
25-04-2025
- Business
- STV News
Ferguson Marine loses out on another ferries contract
Scotland's nationalised shipyard Ferguson Marine has lost out on yet another contract to build new vessels – this time for Western Ferries. On Friday, the multi-million pound contract to build two new small vessels for the Western Ferries fleet was awarded to the APCL Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, England. David Dishon, chief financial officer at Ferguson Marine, said the news was 'disappointing'. He added: 'Ferguson Marine remains focused on securing new work from a range of sources to build its pipeline.' The two new River Clyde ferries are intended to operate on the Gourock to Dunoon route and reduce the average age of the Western Ferries fleet. Construction will begin shortly with both vessels due to be delivered to the Firth of Clyde in autumn 2026. Western Ferries managing director Gordon Ross said the decision to appoint Cammell Laird over Ferguson's followed a highly competitive process. 'APCL Cammell Laird was selected as the preferred bidder due to the strength of its proposal, demonstrating exceptional value in cost, expertise, and the quality of its shipbuilding facilities,' Mr Ross said. 'Their bid was immensely strong on all fronts, and with their heritage of maritime excellence, we are confident that they will deliver vessels of the highest quality, on time and on budget.' David McGinley, group CEO of APCL Group welcomed the announcement of this latest contract with Western Ferries. 'This contract marks the next major milestone in APCL Group being recognised as the UK's leading commercial shipbuilder,' he said. 'Continued orders from British companies to British shipyards ensure that the UK remains as a leader of commercial shipbuilding on the world stage.' The announcement on Friday marks the second time in two months that Ferguson Marine has been passed over for a new ferries contract. In March, the company lost out on a contract for seven new CalMac ferries to a shipbuilding firm in Poland. Mr Dishon from Ferguson Marine added: 'We are a nation with a proud shipbuilding heritage, it's great to see private investment into the build of new ferries, something vitally important to our economy and sector. 'We want to thank Western Ferries for the opportunity to bid and congratulate Cammell Laird on being selected as the preferred bidder. We wish both companies every success and hope to continue our long-standing working relationship with Western Ferries in the future.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
