Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Irish Mirror breaking news on WhatsApp A major air and sea search launched at the weekend after a male was reported to have went missing from a British yacht off the coast of Waterford is to resume on Monday morning. It is believed the man went overboard 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East in the Irish Sea on Saturday night. The Irish Coast Guard, which is coordinating the search, said the Coast Guard Coordination Centre in Dublin received a 999 call from the yacht requesting assistance on Saturday night. Dublin Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) continued to coordinate rescue resources in the area, the Irish Coast Guard said as the comprehensive search continued into Sunday afternoon. Search efforts were suspended on Sunday night and are set to resume on Monday morning. In a statement on Sunday night, the Irish Coast Guard said: The Coast Guard Coordination centre in Dublin has suspended an ongoing search for a man overboard from a UK registered yacht. “An extensive search of the area South of Dunmore East was conducted by Coast Guard resources from midnight on Saturday. “The search team included Coast Guard helicopters R117, R116, a UK Coast Guard fixed wing, Dunmore Lifeboat, Kilmore Quay and Ballycotton Lifeboats. “The search will resume on Monday morning.” The operation was launched after the Coast Guard received an emergency call from the man on board the vessel who reported the incident at around 10.40pm. The Irish Coast Guard situated the vessel off the coast of Ceann Heilbhic in Co Waterford. It is believed the vessel was travelling from Brighton to Swansea via Falmouth. A second man on board the yacht was taken safely to shore by search and rescue teams. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.