It is understood that 38 people were on board the ship at the time.
A cruise ship worker has died after falling from a ship in the Sound of Mull near Oban.
The male worker fell from the Hebridean Princess on Tuesday evening.
The Oban Coastguard Rescue Team were called out to the water at 8pm.
It is understood that 38 people were on board the ship at the time.
Hebridean Island Cruises, which operates the ship, said its thoughts were with the crew member’s family, friends and colleagues.
They said an immediate response was initiated on board the ship, and HM Coastguard and Police Scotland were notified.
A spokesperson told the BBC: “We are supporting the relevant authorities in their inquiries.
“The individual’s next of kin have been informed, and our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues.
“No further details will be provided while inquiries are ongoing.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said they received a report of a man’s body in the water near Corran Esplanade in Oban about 8.30pm on Tuesday.
“His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.”
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