THE search for a 64-year-old man reported missing after an incident on a ferry travelling between Gourock and Dunoon has concluded, according to police and the coastguard.
RNLI and coastguard crews responded along with police to a report of a person having gone overboard from a Western Ferries vessel, MV Sound of Shuna, as it crossed from McInroy's Point to Hunters Quay at around 1.20pm on Sunday.
All of Western Ferries' vessels joined the search, as did the CalMac ferry MV Ali Cat and a number of private vessels.
The search was suspended at around 8.30pm on Sunday, but after coastguard teams were spotted at the McInroy's Point terminal the following day, HM Coastguard confirmed that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh, Kames and Dunoon had resumed the search on Monday.
However, in a further statement on Tuesday, the coastguard confirmed that the teams involved in the search had since been stood down with nothing having been found.
Police Scotland, who confirmed on Monday that a 64-year-old man had been reported missing from the ferry, also said that searches of the water had concluded.
Western Ferries and CalMac vessels took part in the search, that was also comprised of two RNLI crews, five coastguard teams, a number of private vessels as well as Police Scotland vessels.
Rescue teams were seen at McInroy's Point ferry terminal in Gourock on Monday, before HM Coastguard told the Tele that teams from Greenock, Helensburgh, Kames and Dunoon had been sent that afternoon to assist in the search.
In a statement issued at lunchtime on Tuesday, a spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "At around 1.24pm on Sunday, June 15, HM Coastguard received reports of a person overboard from a ferry travelling between Hunters Quay and Gourock, Scotland.
"An HM Coastguard rescue helicopter and fixed wing aircraft were sent, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Dunoon, Greenock, Kames, and Largs.
"Lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs also joined the search. The search was stood down at around 4.30pm on June 16, with nothing found."
Police Scotland also confirmed that searches of the water across the five mile stretch between Gourock and Cowal, had concluded.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
Chief Inspector James McArthur said: "Around 1.40pm on Sunday, June 15 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 shorelines. Local officers have been assisted by our dive and marine unit and air support unit.
"The water searches have concluded. However our enquiries remain ongoing and officers are providing support to his family."
