A search is under way for a passenger feared overboard from a cruise ship outside Sydney.
P&O’s Pacific Adventure is currently undertaking a search and rescue operation in waters off Sydney Heads after a person overboard alarm was raised at 4am Monday.
The ship, carrying more than 2600 guests, was due to dock in Sydney Harbour at 6am but instead has spent Monday morning searching the area.
Other nearby vessels deployed to the area by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centre have joined the search.
Police confirmed they were leading the search.
“Just after 4am today, emergency services received reports a person had gone overboard off a ship 10 nautical miles (18.5km) off Sydney Heads,” police said.
“NSW Police Marine Area Command have deployed a number of resources to search for the person and are leading the co-ordination of the water search.”
The Toll helicopter is involved in the search.
P&O Cruises Australia told 7NEWS.com.au: “The family of this guest is being cared for by our onboard team, while every effort is being made to find them.”
“Pacific Adventure’s arrival into White Bay Terminal this morning has been delayed while the search continues,” they said.
The Carnival Splendour, which was due to dock on Monday morning, has stopped outside Sydney Heads while search efforts continue.
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