Search launched for man reported overboard from cruise ship

A major search is under way for a man reported to have fallen overboard from a cruise ship off the east coast of Scotland.HM Coastguard said a man was reported overboard from a vessel around 36 nautical miles east of Arbroath, Angus, at around 8.35am on Friday.A coastguard helicopter and aeroplane are involved in the search as are RNLI lifeboats from Anstruther and Broughty Ferry, and coastguard rescue teams from Dundee, Arbroath and St Andrews.A commercial search-and-rescue helicopter and several nearby vessels are also assisting with searches.Ambassador Cruise Line said the ship, named Ambition, was en route from Lerwick to Dundee when it was found that a guest was not where they were expected to be.The vessel has now docked in Dundee and guests were allowed to disembark after a thorough