Stena Line 'deeply saddened' by port worker death at Cairnryan Port near Stranraer

Stena Line has said they are "deeply sadded" after one of thier port employees died after being pulled from the water at Cairnryan Port near Stranraer.

Emergency services were called to the scene after a man was reported to have entered the water this morning.

A Stena Line spokesperson said: “Stena Line can confirm that an incident occurred on 23 July 2024 at around 7:15 am when a port employee entered the water at Loch Ryan Port from the shore.

"The man was recovered from the water and emergency services attended the scene.

"Police Scotland have since confirmed that our colleague has sadly passed away.

"We are deeply saddened by this incident and offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our colleague.

"We are supporting our staff at this upsetting time.

"The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated by the authorities and Stena Line is cooperating fully with the investigation.

"Today’s 3:30pm sailing from Belfast has been cancelled and all other sailings on the route will be subject to delay."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7:30am, we were called to a report of a man in the water at Belfast Way, Cairnryan.

"Emergency services attended and a 60-year-old man was recovered from the water.

"He died a short time later.

"Enquiries are ongoing but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

"Health and Safety Executive will be notified in due course."

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) spokesperson said: "We are aware of this incident and making enquiries alongside other agencies."

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "Two ambulances and an air ambulance with trauma team were dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to hospital."

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