UK Navy crew member goes missing from vessel overnight | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGrainne Ni AodhaSaturday 15 November 2025 16:28 GMTThe Irish Coast Guard was alerted that a person was missing on Saturday morning (PA Archive)A significant search operation is underway off the north-west coast of Ireland for a missing UK Navy crew member.The individual was last seen late on Friday, around 10.30pm, prompting a distress call to the Irish Coast Guard early on Saturday morning.The alarm was raised when the UK Navy support vessel was situated north of Tory Island.Malin Head Coast Guard is coordinating the extensive search effort in the waters between Tory Island, Co Donegal, and Eagle Island, Co Mayo.The search involves multiple agencies, including the Irish Coast Guard, Irish Air Corps, RNLI, the naval vessel, and other assisting vessels and aircraft.In fullHuge search underway after UK Navy crew member goes missing off Irish coastThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in