The two crew members who died after a tugboat capsized on the Clyde have been named by police.

George Taft, 65, from Greenock and Ian Catterson, 73, from Millport were on the vessel which was assisting a cruise ship off Custom House Quay in Greenock on Friday afternoon.

The tugboat capsized at around 3:30pm, with Helensburgh’s RNLI and Coastguard rescue team responding to the incident.

Police Scotland’s specialist Dive and Marine Unit continued the search on Saturday, with two bodies being recovered at around 1:40pm.

Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident with the assistance of the maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is carrying out its own enquiries. Efforts will be made to recover the tugboat in the coming days.

Chief Inspector Damian Kane, Greenock Area Commander, said: “Our thoughts are with George and Ian’s families and friends and I’d request their privacy at this difficult time.

“As our enquiries continue there will be an increased police presence in the area.

"I thank the local community for their support and understanding."