Sudden death on board ship being investigated

The Royal Gibraltar Police are investigating the sudden death of a Filipino crew member aboard the Gibraltar-registered bulk tanker NISYROS near Camp Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

The man is understood to have died following an accident with machinery on board. Emergency services responded after a call at 3.50pm.

A coroner's investigation is underway into the circumstances of the man's death and the RGP is cooperating with the Marine Accident Investigation Compliance Officer. Further details have yet to be released.