Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard
Summary
A passenger is missing from the cruise ship MS Ambition, which docked in Dundee after a tour of Shetland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. A large search involving lifeboats, coastguard crews, and aircraft is underway to find the passenger who is feared to have fallen overboard.Key Facts
- The MS Ambition’s captain reported a man missing before the ship arrived in Dundee from Lerwick.
- The alarm was raised at about 08:35, roughly 36 nautical miles from Arbroath.
- The missing passenger's luggage was still on the ship, and his bed was unused.
- Passengers were initially held on board but were allowed to leave around 11:30 after the ship docked.
- Search efforts involve lifeboats from Anstruther and Broughty Ferry, coastguard teams from nearby locations, and aircraft from Prestwick and Carlisle.
- Ambassador Cruise Lines said it is following strict search and rescue procedures and is working with police and the coastguard.
- Forth Ports, managing the Port of Dundee, is coordinating with the ship and its owner.
- MS Ambition was formerly used by the Scottish government to house Ukrainian refugees on the River Clyde.
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