Jason Hollows was reported missing on 1 April. Photo: Supplied / Police
Police have suspended the search for Jason Hollows who went overboard on the coast of Hawke's Bay.
The 54-year-old was a crew member on a commercial fishing vessel Pacific Challenger .
He was reported overboard before 9pm on 1 April and a mayday was issued, prompting other vessels in the area to join in the search.
The fishing vessel was 11km offshore from Waimārama.
Following an extensive search by the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) and Hawke's Bay Search and Rescue, police said Hollows had "unfortunately ... not been located".
"The decision has been made to cease searching at this time and the matter has been referred to the coroner."
