The coastguard has issued an update after a boat sunk in the Clyde near Greenock on Friday afternoon.

The tugboat, believed to have two crew members on board, capsized around 3.30pm.

Coastguard rescue teams from Helensburgh and Greenock and a helicopter from Prestwick were involved in the emergency search.

The coastguard's involvement in the surface search ended around 8pm.

A spokesperson for the coastguard said: "HM Coastguard has been responding to reports of a capsized vessel off Custom House Quay in Greenock today, February 24.

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It is believed the vessel had two crew members onboard.

Just before 3.30pm Coastguard Rescue Teams from Helensburgh and Greenock, a lifeboat from Helensburgh RNLI and the Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick were sent to assist and searched the area.

Multiple vessels on the Clyde in the vicinity of the incident also responded, including an MOD Police vessel.

The Coastguard's involvement in the surface search was terminated at 8pm."

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.