Search called off after man falls overboard from ferry
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 14:38 · Archive
Searches have been called off after a man fell overboard from a CalMac ferry east of Arran on Sunday evening.
A man fell overboard from the MV Caledonian Isles, a passenger ferry operated by CalMac, at approximately 20:30 on Sunday, 18 October. The incident occurred east of the Isle of Arran. HM Coastguard coordinated a search and rescue operation with Police Scotland, the RNLI and CalMac.
The response was substantial. Two HM Coastguard helicopters and an aeroplane were deployed, alongside Coastguard Rescue Teams from Arran, Ayr, Ardrossan and Greenock. RNLI lifeboats from Girvan and Campbeltown were also involved, with the Girvan crew launched shortly before 23:00 and Campbeltown launching after midnight. The search continued for more than eight hours.
No one was found during the extensive search. HM Coastguard stood down the response at approximately 04:55 on Monday, 19 October, pending any new information. Police Scotland confirmed they are assisting partners with a missing persons case. CalMac cancelled sailings on the MV Caledonian Isles on Monday morning due to crew rest requirements following the extended operational activity, with services resuming from 12:30.
How it is being reported
- Helicopters, lifeboats and ferry join search for man overboard near Isle of ArranHM Coastguard search for missing man reported overboard off Arran stood down after eight hours; CalMac ferry services disrupted on October 19 following incident.The Herald · 19 Oct, 14:11
- Search for man who fell overboard from Calmac ferry stood downPolice Scotland confirmed they are assisting partners with a missing persons case.BBC Glasgow And West · 19 Oct, 13:14
In this story: MV Caledonian Isles · CalMac · Isle of Arran · HM Coastguard · Police Scotland · RNLI
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