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‘Deep sadness’ as extensive search off Ireland’s coast for missing Royal Navy crew member ends

by 16/11/2025
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An extensive multi-agency search off Ireland’s coast for a missing Royal Navy crew member has ended without success, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tidesurge crew member was last seen at about 10.30pm on Friday.

The search has been taking place in the sea off the northwest coast between Tory Island, Co Donegal, and Eagle Island, Co Mayo.

Defence Secretary John Healey said: “After an extensive search, it is with deep sadness that we confirm the missing crew member of RFA Tidesurge has not been found.

“My thoughts are with their family during this tragic time, as well as their fellow crew members.

“I am hugely grateful to the Irish authorities, the RNLI, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy who have responded rapidly to this incident and have worked tirelessly on the search.”

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

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