Emergency services launched a major search on Sunday night after a man fell overboard from a CalMac ferry travelling to Arran. The alarm was raised at around 8.30pm on October 18 following reports of an incident on the passenger vessel east of the island.
Coastguard and RNLI resources deployed
Two coastguard helicopters and a coastguard aeroplane were scrambled to the scene, along with rescue teams from Arran, Ayr, Ardrossan and Greenock. RNLI lifeboats from Girvan and Campbeltown were also deployed.
Despite an extensive search, no one was found. The Coastguard response was stood down at about 4.55am on Monday, October 19.
Police and CalMac assist with missing person enquiry
Police Scotland confirmed they were called amid reports of the ongoing missing person enquiry. CalMac are assisting police and coastguard crews.
A Coastguard spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard responded to a report made at about 8.30pm on 18 October of a man going overboard from a passenger vessel east of the Isle of Arran.
"Two HM Coastguard helicopters and an HM Coastguard aeroplane were sent to search as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Arran, Ayr, Ardrossan and Greenock, plus RNLI lifeboats from Girvan and Campbeltown. Police Scotland was informed.
"After an extensive search no one was found and the HM Coastguard response was stood down at about 4.55am on 19 October, pending any new information."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "This in relation to an ongoing missing person enquiry."
A spokesperson for Caledonian MacBrayne said: "CalMac and the crew from MV Caledonian Isles are assisting Police Scotland and HM Coastguard with an ongoing enquiry regarding a missing person."
