A body discovered on the beach at Greve d’Azette is not believed to be missing L’Ecume II skipper Michael Michieli, police say.
However, they have confirmed that the body is male but his identity remains unknown.
An investigation into the death has been opened and the identification process has begun.
The Deputy Viscount has also been notified.
Jersey could be back in rugby national leagues
A win this weekend could see Jersey RFC back in the national rugby leagues.
'No-fault' divorces allowed after 'long overdue' law change
Major changes have been agreed to the island's 80-year-old divorce law.
Assisted dying will be offered in Jersey
An assisted dying service will be offered in Jersey to terminally-ill adult residents in unbearable suffering who have less than six months to live.
Attempt to delay food business licensing scheme
Introduction of a licensing system for businesses in Jersey that sell food could be delayed.
Migration to Jersey is 'needed' for 'stable' future
Jersey needs at least 700 people to move to the island each year to 'maintain' the working population.
Jersey U-turns on import ban on used petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030
Jersey's Environment Minister has announced the government will scrap a ban on importing used, non-electric vehicles to the island in 2030.
Search continues for Les Creux Pavilion tenant
Jersey's Infrastructure Minister has announced the government and Jersey Community Land Trust will no longer be working together on a future use for Les Creux.
'Momentous' week in Jersey's States
Dignity in Dying campaigners from Jersey and the UK are demonstrating outside the States building, and watching proceedings in person, as the Assembly takes an historic vote on assisted dying.
