Man, 64, reported missing from ferry in Firth of Clyde
A major search operation was launched with five Coastguard teams deployed alongside a search and rescue helicopter, RNLI lifeboats, all four Western Ferries vessels, Caledonian MacBrayne's Ali Cat and several private vessels.
'Exhaustive' searches were then carried out on the water and shoreline.
Western Ferries has since stated that 'regrettably' the individual was not located and that HM Coastguard suspended their search at around 8.30pm on Sunday.
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A spokesperson for the company said: 'At approximately 1.20pm on Sunday, June 15, the crew of Western Ferries' Sound of Shuna were alerted to an overboard incident.
'The vessel's crew immediately initiated the overboard procedures in accordance with maritime safety protocols.
'Emergency services were contacted, and a coordinated 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 and 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' Managing Director Gordon Ross has commended the emergency agencies and all those involved with the search for their prompt response and assistance.'
Police Scotland confirmed they had received reports of a 64-year-old man missing from a ferry travelling in this area.
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The force added that their search remains ongoing, and officers are providing support to his family.
Chief Inspector James McArthur said: 'Around 1.40pm on Sunday, June 15, 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 enquiries on ongoing, and officers are providing support to his family.'
Earlier today, a HM Coastguard spokesperson commented: "HM Coastguard responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, June 15.
"A 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.
"Nearby vessels were also called to assist. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
"The search has been suspended."
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