A bomb threat was reported on board the MV Caledonian Isles on Friday evening, August 21, shortly after a passenger who had gone overboard was rescued. The incident led to the cancellation of remaining scheduled sailings from Ardrossan Harbour.
Passenger rescued from sea
At around 5.30pm, during the 4.40pm sailing from Brodick to Ardrossan, a person was reported overboard. CalMac crew launched their Fast Rescue Craft, alerted HM Coastguard, and successfully removed the individual from the sea.
Bomb threat and emergency response
Following the rescue, a threat was received stating that a bomb was on board the vessel. The crew immediately activated emergency protocols, including a thorough search and the removal of passengers on foot once the ferry berthed at Ardrossan harbour.
Those on board and at the port were guided by police to the nearby Asda car park while the search was carried out. Remaining scheduled sailings from Ardrossan that evening were cancelled.
Official statement
CalMac CEO Duncan Mackison said: “This is a live incident which is currently developing. CalMac staff and crew are following emergency procedures alongside the emergency services and no injuries have been reported.”
“Customers will be kept informed of the situation as it develops.”
Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
