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Search launched for ferry crewman off Pembrokeshire coast | Search launched for ferry crewman off Pembrokeshire coast |
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A major search has been launched for a crewman who is feared to have gone overboard a ferry off the Pembrokeshire coast. | A major search has been launched for a crewman who is feared to have gone overboard a ferry off the Pembrokeshire coast. |
The alarm was raised several hours after the Irish Ferries service from Rosslare arrived in Pembroke Dock, when it was realised the man was missing. | The alarm was raised several hours after the Irish Ferries service from Rosslare arrived in Pembroke Dock, when it was realised the man was missing. |
He was last seen about 45 minutes before the ferry docked at 12:45 BST. | |
The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 187 from St Athan has been searching an area several miles off St Anne's Head. | The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 187 from St Athan has been searching an area several miles off St Anne's Head. |
RNLI lifeboats have also been involved in the search which was called off for the night at 22:00 BST and is due to resume at first light on Friday. | RNLI lifeboats have also been involved in the search which was called off for the night at 22:00 BST and is due to resume at first light on Friday. |
'Top to bottom' search | 'Top to bottom' search |
An Irish Ferries spokesman said after the vessel sailed for Rosslare later in the afternoon it was realised that the man was not at his post. | An Irish Ferries spokesman said after the vessel sailed for Rosslare later in the afternoon it was realised that the man was not at his post. |
The crewman had worked for the company for more than a year and was part of the catering staff on the Isle of Inishmore ferry. | The crewman had worked for the company for more than a year and was part of the catering staff on the Isle of Inishmore ferry. |
A "top to bottom, thorough search" was carried out and when the man was not found Milford Haven Coastguards were alerted. | A "top to bottom, thorough search" was carried out and when the man was not found Milford Haven Coastguards were alerted. |
The vessel was given authority to continue to Rosslare, where a further search was carried out without success. | The vessel was given authority to continue to Rosslare, where a further search was carried out without success. |
The spokesman added: "We are naturally very distressed this man is missing and we have no reason to jump to any conclusions and we hope he is found alive and well. | The spokesman added: "We are naturally very distressed this man is missing and we have no reason to jump to any conclusions and we hope he is found alive and well. |
"Authorities have been notified on both sides of the Irish Sea." | "Authorities have been notified on both sides of the Irish Sea." |
A Maritime and Coastguard Agency spokeswoman said: "HM Coastguard has been coordinating a search off the Pembrokeshire coast today for a crew-member of a ferry who may have gone overboard late this morning. | A Maritime and Coastguard Agency spokeswoman said: "HM Coastguard has been coordinating a search off the Pembrokeshire coast today for a crew-member of a ferry who may have gone overboard late this morning. |
"The UK Coastguard St Athan helicopter has been involved in the search for the missing man, along with Angle lifeboat and two lifeboats from St Davids." |
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