Major search under way after 'man falls overboard' on ferry from Scotland
The incident is ongoing
A major search operation is under way after reports of a man falling overboard on a ferry from Stranraer.
Coastguard crews launched a search and rescue operation in the Irish Sea following reports of a man overboard from a P&O ferry around 1.21pm on Thursday.
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It is understood the European Highlander was travelling between Stranraer and Larne when the incident took place.
A search is now under way involving crews from Larne and Portmuck Coastguard Rescue Teams, a rescue helicopter, and RNLI lifeboats from Larne and Donaghadee.
A HM Coastguard spokesperson: “At 1.21pm on February 12, HM Coastguard responded to reports of a man overboard from a passenger vessel travelling between Larne and Stranraer.
“Larne and Portmuck Coastguard Rescue Teams and RNLI Lifeboats from Larne and Donaghadee have been sent, as well as an HM Coastguard rescue helicopter.
“The incident is ongoing.”
A P&O Ferries spokesperson added: “We can confirm that an incident has occurred onboard the European Highlander while the vessel was sailing to Larne.
“We are working closely with the relevant authorities, who are actively responding.
“Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of all involved, and we will provide further updates as more information becomes available.”
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