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Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Clyde searches conclude after man overboard from ferry
RNLI and coastguard crews responded along with police to a report of a person having gone overboard from a Western Ferries vessel, MV Sound of Shuna, as it crossed from McInroy's Point to Hunters Quay at around 1.20pm on Sunday. All of Western Ferries' vessels joined the search, as did the CalMac ferry MV Ali Cat and a number of private vessels. The search was suspended at around 8.30pm on Sunday, but after coastguard teams were spotted at the McInroy's Point terminal the following day, HM Coastguard confirmed that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh, Kames and Dunoon had resumed the search on Monday. However, in a further statement on Tuesday, the coastguard confirmed that the teams involved in the search had since been stood down with nothing having been found. Police Scotland, who confirmed on Monday that a 64-year-old man had been reported missing from the ferry, also said that searches of the water had concluded. The incident occurred on Sunday (Image: George Munro) Police confirmed they were providing support to the man's family following the incident. Western Ferries and CalMac vessels took part in the search, that was also comprised of two RNLI crews, five coastguard teams, a number of private vessels as well as Police Scotland vessels. Rescue teams were seen at McInroy's Point ferry terminal in Gourock on Monday, before HM Coastguard told the Tele that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh, Kames and Dunoon had been sent that afternoon to assist in the search. In a statement issued to the Tele at lunchtime on Tuesday, a spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "At around 1.24pm on Sunday, June 15, 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 on June 16, with nothing found." Police Scotland also confirmed that searches of the water across the five mile stretch between Gourock and Cowal, had concluded. Enquiries remain ongoing. READ NEXT: Angry residents say re-routing of vital bus service is 'utter joke' READ NEXT: 'Glasgow deserves better': Heritage groups slam approval of O2 ABC siteplans Chief Inspector James McArthur said: "Around 1.40pm on Sunday, June 15 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."
The National
17-06-2025
- The National
Search concludes after man goes overboard from Clyde ferry
RNLI and coastguard crews responded along with police to a report of a person having gone overboard from a Western Ferries vessel, MV Sound of Shuna, as it crossed from McInroy's Point to Hunters Quay at around 1.20pm on Sunday. All of Western Ferries' vessels joined the search, as did the CalMac ferry MV Ali Cat and a number of private vessels. READ MORE: Girl, 11, seriously injured after dog attack The search was suspended at around 8.30pm on Sunday, but after coastguard teams were spotted at the McInroy's Point terminal the following day, HM Coastguard confirmed that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh, Kames and Dunoon had resumed the search on Monday. However, in a further statement on Tuesday, the coastguard confirmed that the teams involved in the search had since been stood down with nothing having been found. Police Scotland, who confirmed on Monday that a 64-year-old man had been reported missing from the ferry, also said that searches of the water had concluded. The incident occurred on Sunday (Image: George Munro) Police confirmed they were providing support to the man's family following the incident. Western Ferries and CalMac vessels took part in the search, that was also comprised of two RNLI crews, five coastguard teams, a number of private vessels as well as Police Scotland vessels. Rescue teams were seen at McInroy's Point ferry terminal in Gourock on Monday, before HM Coastguard told the Tele that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh, Kames and Dunoon had been sent that afternoon to assist in the search. In a statement issued at lunchtime on Tuesday, a spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "At around 1.24pm on Sunday, June 15, HM Coastguard received reports of a person overboard from a ferry travelling between Hunters Quay and Gourock, Scotland. READ MORE: Council approves O2 ABC site plans for student accommodation "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 on June 16, with nothing found." Police Scotland also confirmed that searches of the water across the five mile stretch between Gourock and Cowal, had concluded. Enquiries remain ongoing. Chief Inspector James McArthur said: "Around 1.40pm on Sunday, June 15 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."
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.
The Herald Scotland
16-06-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Man, 64, reported missing after person went overboard from ferry
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." (Image: George Munro) 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 to the Tele 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 told the Tele 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.
Scotsman
16-06-2025
- Scotsman
Search using helicopter suspended after person fell overboard from ferry off Scotland's west coast
A coastguard helicopter and rescue teams had been deployed in the search for the person between Gourock and Dunoon. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The search for a person who fell overboard off a ferry off Scotland's west coast has been suspended. The coastguard was alerted to the incident around 1.45pm on Sunday after the person fell off a Western Ferries service between Gourock and Dunoon. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A coastguard helicopter Rescue teams from Largs, Dunoon, Kames and Helensburgh, while a coastguard helicopter was deployed. However, the search has been suspended as of Monday morning. Ferry operator CalMac had also used a MV Ali Cat vessel as part of the search. Police Scotland confirmed officers had been contacted about reports of concern for a person. Western Ferries had suspended its service between the two ferry terminals while the search was underway. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A HM Coastguard spokesperson said: 'We responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, June 15. '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.
