Ocean Viking emails ITMRCC, with MTRCC and Flag State authorities in copy, to renew the request for assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating the disembarkation of 236 survivors.

The Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant maritime authorities. The position and number of people on this boat are unknown (distress case AP 191).

At 3:36, while in position 33°33.1’ N 012°15.6’E, the Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant maritime authorities, relaying a distress alert of a white rubber boat carrying approx. 79 people (distress case AP 190). Ocean Viking alters course to proceed towards the boat in distress.

The Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities relaying a second distress alert (Case AP 189). Both boats are close to each other.

The Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities relaying a distress for a rubber boat in distress carrying approx. 125 people (Case AP 188).

The Ocean Viking, while in position 33 25.3 N 012 16.2 E, is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant maritime authorities, relaying a distress call from a boat in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region.

The Ocean Viking, while in position 33 21.8 N 012 26.6 E, is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant maritime authorities, relaying a distress alert from a boat the Libyan Search and Rescue Region (case AP 186). The position is two hours from the Ocean Viking’s position at the time of reception.

Please be informed that mv MY ROSE left the area at 1700Z and as night is falling, there is no sign of patrol vessel Ubari in the vicinity nor contact established with the Ocean Viking. As my vessel is not able to further provide assistance with this case, we resume course at 1746Z COG 272 SOG 5kts.

Ocean Viking position 33 40.8N 013 42.2E.

Below the recap of the 22nd of April 2021:

– Ocean Viking starts the search at 0317Z in pos 33 30.4N 013 53.0E in cooperation with MY ROSE (mmsi: 372505000), ALK (mmsi 304619000), VS LISBETH (mmsi: 2320005015)

– at 1024Z MY ROSE has visual on 3 bodies in pos 33 34N 013 37E

– at 1042Z Osprey 3 order to MY ROSE to standby in position and wait for Libyan patrol vessel Ubari

– at 1043Z Osprey 3 has visual on the shipwreck (grey rubber boat) in pos 33 44.44N 013 37.57E

– at 1150Z AIK leaves the scene and communicate via VHF that patrol vessel Ubari is the coordinator, meanwhile VS LISBETH left the area

– at 1200Z Ocean Viking has visual contact on the shipwreck and few bodies in pos 33 45.0N 013 38.0E. Only the sponsons were remaining afloat, no deck, no transom, no engine and bow completely under water level. No signs of survivors and MY ROSE is still holding her position in the area.

– at 1206Z Ocean Viking calls via sat phone LYJRCC asking information about ETA of Ubari. The officer on watch confirmed that Ubari was going to come on scene

– at 1323Z Ocean Viking calls via sat phone LYJRCC asking information about ETA of Ubari. The officer on watch confirmed that Ubari was going to come on scene

– at 1505Z Ocean Viking on scene in pos 33 45.5N 013 40.6E 3nm from MY ROSE. Patrol vessel Ubari is not yet arrived

Ocean Viking while standing by in the area spotted several bodies in the water.

Current weather condition: wind 6 to 7, seastate 5 to 6.

Ocean Viking asks for the ETA of LCG patrol vessel Ubari on the scene. The officer on watch confirms that Ubari was going to come on scene. No ETA provided.

Ocean Viking asks for the ETA of LCG patrol vessel Ubari on the scene. The officer on watch confirms that Ubari was going to come on scene. No ETA provided.

Ocean Viking asks for information on the case and on the coordination.

Frontex aircraft Osprey3 replies they are just performing a search and that they are not coordinating the case. Ocean Viking bridge specifies that Ocean Viking is a rescue vessel, well prepared for rescue operations with a medical team on board.

Ocean Viking inquires ITMRCC about aerial support via satellite phone. ITMRCC answers that this information cannot be shared with Ocean Viking and that the area of search is out of their competence.

Ocean viking position: 33 30.4 N 013 53.0 E

Sea State: 6; Wind: 6.

Ocean Viking calls via VHF CH 16/6 ALK and MY ROSE asking for an update situation. No updates.

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC with ITMRCC, MTRCC and Alarm Phone in copy, to inform that at 1825Z, the following message was received via VHF CH 16: ‘MAYDAY MAYDAY for a boat in distress in position 33 28N 013 53E.’ MV Ocean Viking tried to contact via VHF CH16 the station sanding a Mayday Call: No Reply.

MAYDAY MAYDAY in position 33 28 N 013 53 E.

NO details about the distress case.

The Ocean Viking 87 NM away from the position.

Ocean Viking informs ITMRCC about the mayday relay and asks ITMRCC to send a Navtex message to all ships.

M/V AIK replies and relays the message to Lampedusa Radio requesting instructions. Lampedusa Radio replies that the position is inside Libyan SRR and to contact Ocean Viking.

MAYDAY MAYDAY, boat in distress in position 33 26 N 013 56 E.

NO details about the distress case.

Ocean Viking is 100 NM away from the position.

Ocean Viking sends an email to all authorities, informing them about the mayday message. The coordinates indicate that the boat in distress is AP case 182.

LYCG is 2NM away from the position of the boat in distress (possibly corresponding to Alarm Phone case 182 or 183).

The unidentified aircraft communicates to a LYCG patrol vessel an updated position of a boat in distress at 33 15 N 014 01E (possibly corresponding to AP Case 182 or 183).

The unidentified aircraft communicates to a LYCG patrol vessel a distress case in position 33 13 N 014 02E, possibly corresponding to AP Case 182 or 183, the two alerts relayed earlier in the day.

The Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC with ITMRCC, MTRCC and Alarm Phone in copy, to inform that she is still proceeding towards the case AP 181.

Ocean Viking receives an email sent by Alarm Phone and addressed to LYJRCC, ITMRCC, MTRCC with the Ocean Viking in copy, reporting that they were informed by a fishermen about a possible distress at sea.

Approximately 120 people on board, departed from Al-Khoms on 20/04/2021 at 10 pm CEST.

Position unknown. Distress Case Num: AP 182.

Ocean Viking, whilst sailing towards the previous case (OV Position: 33 41.1 N 012 32.1 E), receives an email sent by Alarm Phone and addressed to LYJRCC, ITMRCC, MTRCC with the Ocean Viking in copy, reporting a distress call from a white rubber boat carrying around 100 people (including 30 women and 15 children).

GPS Positions: N 33° 01’56”68 E 014° 69’20” (09:00 CEST 21.04.21), N 32°59’ 11’’44 E 014°07’11’’32 (08:00CEST 21.04.21)

Departed at 1000lt on 20/04/2021 from Al Khoms.

Distress Case Number: AP 183.

Ocean Viking calls via LYJRCC via satellite phone. The officer on watch reports that they are preparing to dispatch a patrol vessel from Tripoli. No ETA to the area of the boat in distress is given.

The Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC with ITMRCC, MTRCC and Alarm Phone in copy, to inform that she is proceeding towards the distress case.

Whilst patrolling (OV Position: 33°31.06 N 014°40.8 E) the Ocean Viking receives an email sent by Alarm Phone and addressed to LYJRCC, ITMRCC, MTRCC with the Ocean Viking in copy, reporting a wooden boat in distress with engine not working.

42 people reported on board.

Reported position: N33°35.593, E011°50.512 received at 22:28 CEST.

Distress Case Num: AP 181.

Ocean Viking is about 140NM from the distress position.

Ocean Viking is in position 34°00,5’N 014°42,0’E.

At 10:00, the Ocean Viking stops in position 34°01,2’N 014°40,0’E to conduct drills at sea. RHIBs Easy 1 and Easy 2 are launched for rescue procedure exercises.

At 13:10, the Ocean Viking stops in position 37°08,1’N 015°33,8’E to conduct drills at sea. RHIBs Easy 1, Easy 2 and Easy 3 are launched for rescue procedure exercises.

At 9:10, Ocean Viking stops in position 37°06,1’N 015°33,2’E to conduct drills at sea. RHIBs Easy 1 and Easy 2 are launched for rescue procedure exercises.

At 13:45, Ocean Viking stops in position 37°04,7’N 015°35,4’E to conduct drills at sea. RHIBs Easy 1, Easy 2 and Easy 3 are launched for rescue procedure exercises.

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The Ocean Viking stops to conduct a drill at sea. The two RHIBs are launched.

The Ocean Viking is underway and sailing at a speed of 10 knots.

• Position at 18:00: 38° 00,6′ N 009° 52,2′ E
• Wind: 12 knots
• Waves: 0.6 meters

After a medical check of all crew members by Italian authorities confirms that no symptoms of Covid-19 were identified, the quarantine is lifted.

At 15:59, the Ocean Viking receives an email from Pozzallo Harbour Master, giving permission to the ship to enter Pozzallo harbour due to incoming weather conditions.

At 16:40, the Ocean Viking is docked in Pozzallo Harbour.

At 17:45, after the completion of the disembarkation of survivors, the Ocean Viking receives an email from Pozzallo harbour master informing that the ship is ordered to stay at mooring point for sanitary reasons.

The official quarantine notice states that “for precautionary reasons, the vessel must not be operative, and the crew members are not allowed to disembark.” It also mentions that the quarantine will last 14 days, ending on March 8th.

At 18:54, the Ocean Viking drops anchor 3 miles off the coast of Pozzallo

Position of anchorage: 36°40.3’N 014 53.3’E

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The Aquarius is being demobilised to be returned in its initial state to its owner Jasmund Shipping. Specific material that was added to the Aquarius is being stored in order to be reused on the next ship.

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The survey has been completed, leading Aquarius to set sail in fulfillment of Panama’s regulation requirements. The official name of Aquarius is now “Aquarius 2” as “Aquarius” was already taken in the Panama register.

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Aquarius is leaving the rescue zone and proceed to North for the technical portcall.

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