Police are investigating the death of a man at the Hobart waterfront this morning, whose body was found in the water near Franklin Wharf.
The man's body was located by police divers shortly before 7.45am.
Police can confirm the man is a 23-year-old French citizen, who was a crew member of a scientific vessel docked in Hobart.
Police have notified the French consulate, and Interpol is assisting with notification of the man's next of kin.
Inspector John Toohey said: "This is a tragic outcome for this man's family, his friends and his crew mates and our thoughts and condolences go out to them at this time."
Police were notified of the incident about 3.55am this morning and responded quickly. A police vessel also assisted in the search, but the man could not be located.
About 7am, officers from the police dive squad entered the water near Princes Wharf 1 to assist in the search and the man was located shortly after.
Early indications are the man may have jumped in the water voluntarily. There are no suspicious circumstances at this time.
Investigations are continue and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
