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flag A man fell overboard from the P&O Ferry European Highlander on Feb. 12, 2026, triggering a large-scale search in the Irish Sea that ended without recovery.

flag A man fell overboard from the P&O Ferry European Highlander during its Stranraer to Larne crossing in the Irish Sea on February 12, 2026, prompting a major search operation launched at 1:21 p.m. HM Coastguard coordinated efforts involving local rescue teams, RNLI lifeboats from Larne and Donaghadee, and a Coastguard helicopter. flag The search, focused near East Maiden’s Lighthouse, lasted several hours, with all sailings from Stranraer and Larne canceled and delays expected. flag The ferry returned to Larne, and the operation was stood down by 9 p.m. without finding the individual. flag P&O Ferries confirmed the incident and said they are cooperating with authorities, emphasizing safety. flag No further details were released.

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