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Police investigate man overboard Police investigate man overboard
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Grampian Police are being flown to a dive support vessel in the North Sea to investigate the disappearance of a man believed to have fallen overboard. Grampian police officers are due to investigate the disappearance of a man who is believed to have fallen from his boat in the North Sea.
Christopher McGonigle, 35, from Northern Ireland, was last seen on the DSND Pelican about 140 miles east of Aberdeen at about 0300 GMT on Saturday.Christopher McGonigle, 35, from Northern Ireland, was last seen on the DSND Pelican about 140 miles east of Aberdeen at about 0300 GMT on Saturday.
A huge search was launched, including nine boats and three helicopters. Officers will board the vessel when it docks in Aberdeen on Monday.
Mr McGonigle's fellow crewmen continued searching the area with underwater equipment throughout the night. A search was launched involving nine boats and three helicopters and the crew of the DSND Pelican.
Mr McGonigle worked for Subsea 7 as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operator on the 308ft boat.Mr McGonigle worked for Subsea 7 as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operator on the 308ft boat.
Two officers from Grampian Police are flying to the vessel later to examine Mr McGonigle's cabin and speak to his colleagues.
We have to regrettably acknowledge that his chances of survival are very slim Robin DaviesSubsea 7We have to regrettably acknowledge that his chances of survival are very slim Robin DaviesSubsea 7
A force spokesman said: "Two officers will be joining the vessel today as part of a missing person inquiry."
The police will be joined by representatives from the Health and Safety Executive.The police will be joined by representatives from the Health and Safety Executive.
The 92 other crew of the Pelican have been accounted for.The 92 other crew of the Pelican have been accounted for.
The boat has been at sea for six days carrying out a series of dive support services in the North Sea.The boat has been at sea for six days carrying out a series of dive support services in the North Sea.
It is due to dock back in north east Scotland later this week for a crew change.
Robin Davies, Subsea 7's North Sea vice president, said Mr McGonigle's family were being kept informed of developments.Robin Davies, Subsea 7's North Sea vice president, said Mr McGonigle's family were being kept informed of developments.
He said: "The length of time Christopher has been missing, together with the sea temperature, means we have to regrettably acknowledge that his chances of survival are very slim.He said: "The length of time Christopher has been missing, together with the sea temperature, means we have to regrettably acknowledge that his chances of survival are very slim.
"Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Christopher and his family at the moment.""Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Christopher and his family at the moment."