Swift Horsman, with sites near Ware in Hertfordshire and also in Dalbeattie, went into administration this week.

BBC: Dalbeattie Swift Horsman job losses 'devastating'

The body of Mr Robertson, from Dalbeattie, was never found.

BBC: An RNLI lifeboat

"I am pleased that the administrator is already talking to companies who might be interested in taking on the facility at Dalbeattie, but it is much too early to say whether there is any likelihood of success, " he said.

BBC: Dalbeattie Swift Horsman job losses 'devastating'