Update 2: Missing fisherman located safe, Double Island Point

Sunshine Coast Water Police were advised shortly after 4pm this afternoon that the missing 45-year-old fisherman had been located safe and still onboard the commercial fishing vessel.

The man was found by members of the crew in a compartment on the boat.

Water Police will travel to the vessel this afternoon to speak to the man and determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

All search assets have now been stood down.

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