George Taft was one of two men who lost their lives when the boat overturned.
A sailor who died when his tugboat capsized in the Firth of Clyde has been remembered as a "very good seaman and great friend".
"I have spoke to him many times since I retired and we always had good banter about times working together. He'll be sadly missed." "Tonight I'll drink rum to you. I'll remember the laughs we had every two or three years when our ocean paths met on route to wherever.A third said: "God bless George and your decky [deckhand]. Have a pint in heaven's harbour now mate, RIP."
In a statement published on its website, Clyde Marine Services said: "Clyde Marine Services Ltd is deeply saddened by the loss of two crew members following an incident on Friday 24 February 2023. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the two men at this most difficult of times.
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