EMERGENCY crews have rushed to a report of a collision between two vessels in the Firth of Clyde.
The incident, involving a tanker and a fishing vessel, took place between Ardrossan and Arran at around 3pm on Thursday, April 25.
Three men were rescued, though none are said to have been injured.
The fishing vessel sank after the collision.
HM Coastguard sent helicopters from Inverness and Stornoway to the scene, while RNLI lifeboats from Troon and Arran also attended.
CalMac also confirmed that the MV Isle of Arran ferry, which was due to arrive in Brodick at 4.15pm, had been delayed due to its assistance with "an emergency".
⚠️YELLOW #Ardrossan #Brodick 25Apr Due to MV Isle of Arran assisting with an emergency, the 16:15 arrival into Brodick will be delayed.
— CalMac Service Info (@CalMac_Updates) April 25, 2024
An RAF Poseidon aircraft was also seen circling the area of the incident as emergency crews arrived at the scene.
A coastguard spokesperson said: “HM Coastguard coordinated the response this afternoon, April 25 to a vessel collision on the Firth of Clyde.
“Three people from the fishing vessel involved have been rescued by lifeboat. All are safe and well and the fishing vessel has sunk on scene.
“We were alerted at around 3.15pm to the incident, Coastguard helicopters from Inverness and Stornoway, lifeboats from Troon and Arran RNLI and the RAF went to the scene.”
A spokesman for the RNLI said: “On Thursday, April 25, Troon and Arran RNLI lifeboats launched to a fishing vessel in distress between the Isle of Arran and the Ayrshire coast.
“The casualties were taken back to Troon lifeboat station and transferred into the care of the ambulance service.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Around 4pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024, we were made aware of a collision at sea involving a fishing vessel and a tanker in the Firth of Clyde, near Ardrossan.
“HM Coastguard rescued three men and transported them to land.
“There are no reported injuries.
“The fishing vessel sank and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has been notified.”
A spokesperson for Peel Ports, which is the statutory harbour authority for the Clyde, said: “We are aware of a collision between a tanker and fishing vessel off the coast of Arran.
"We understand that there are no injured parties and all crew members are safe and well. There are also no risks to the environment.
“The Coastguard leading the incident response has now stood down and a further investigation will follow, led by the MAIB.
"We will provide any support they require as the Statutory Harbour Authority.”
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