Search after crew member falls overboard from cargo ship off NSW coast

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Search after crew member falls overboard from cargo ship off NSW coast

A search is underway for a crew member who fell overboard from a bulk carrier ship off the coast of NSW.

The crew member was least seen on board the bulk carrier, Double Delight, about 11.30pm on Thursday.

The *********** Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) were notified by the Newcastle Harbourmaster at 11.04am Friday that a crew member had gone overboard.

The ship is currently about 8km south east of Newcastle off the NSW coast.

Camera IconThe *********** Maritime Safety Authority is co-ordinating the search for the missing crew member. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers Credit: News Corp Australia

The AMSA is co-ordinating the search.

A Westpac Rescue helicopter from Williamtown and a Defence helicopter from Belmont near Newcastle have been deployed in the search.

Newcastle-based NSW Water Police, Marine Rescue NSW units, and a Port Stephens-based Water Police vessel have also been called in to assist.

A Marine Rescue NSW spokesperson confirmed two vesells with volunteer crew on board are out searching.

“Right now … they’re still out on the water, they will remain on the water until instructed otherwise by Marine Area Command,” the spokesperson said.

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