March 25, 2023
09:58
Ocean Viking maneuvering towards direction 034 with 11.7Kts. Ocean Viking crew has not been injured during the gun shots. Seabird 2 still flying on scene of distress case.
09:55
LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 contacts Ocean Viking on VHF ch16 in Arabic language ordering to sail to 034 direction, declaring Ocean Viking was in ‘Libyan waters’ despite current position being in international waters (36NM NE of Tripoli). Ocean Viking increases speed and replies, in Arabic, to LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 via VHF ch16 to keep clear as leaving the area.
09:40
Ocean Viking continues to call LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16 in English and in Arabic. No Answer.
09:25
Ocean Viking has a visual on the boat in distress.
09:23
Ocean Viking calls LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16 in English and in Arabic. No Answer.
09:15
Ocean Viking as a visual on a LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 sailing high speed towards the boat in distress.
February 18, 2023
February 14, 2023
09:55
Ocean Viking receives an email from ITMRCC designating Ravenna as port of disembarkation for the 84 survivors onboard.
09:25
Ocean Viking sends a MIR and a request for a Place of Safety for the 84 survivors onboard via email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
08:19
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, informing of the completion of the recovery operation and requests for a Place of Safety.
07:55
Ocean Viking completes the recovery operation of all those in distress. 84 survivors are safely brought onboard Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.18333
Longitude: 014.26666
07:14
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone. No Answer.
07:10
Ocean Viking RHIBs assessed the following situation from the water: the rubber boat is unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, highly overcrowded with about 90 people on board, exposed to the elements, no Life Saving Appliances available. People onboard are requiring to be rescued.
07:00
Ocean Viking RHIBs are being launched for closer assessment of the rubber boat possibly in distress.
06:50
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.
06:50
OV is 3 Nm away from the boat potentially in distress and observes that the boat is unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, overcrowded with about 80 people on board, all exposed to the elements, no LSA available.
06:48
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone. The line cuts.
04:52
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone to report receipt of the distress alert. No answer.
February 6, 2023
07:27
After several failed attempts to obtain information and coordination of the SAR event by MTRCC throughout the whole night, Ocean Viking calls again MTRCC via Satellite Phone. A duty Officer replies that MTRCC is coordinating the event and that no assistance is required from Ocean Viking.
February 5, 2023
21:23
After several attempts to obtain coordination of the SAR event from MTRCC via Satellite Phone, Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC and ITMRCC seeking information and coordination of the reported distress case.
January 29, 2023
19:33
Disembarkation in the port of Carrara, Italy, of all 95 survivors onboard Ocean Viking is completed.
17:00
Disembarkation of the 95 survivors onboard Ocean Viking starts in the port of Carrara, Italy.
15:35
Ocean Viking arrives in the port of Carrara, Italy.
January 26, 2023
January 25, 2023
23:33
Ocean Viking receives an email from ITMRCC designating Carrara as port of disembarkation for the 95 survivors onboard.
21:55
Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety for the 95 survivors onboard via email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
19:10
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of the end of the unsuccessful search via email.
15:30
Ocean Viking reports the situation to LYJRCC via email.
15:25
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to report the situation. No answer.
15:20
Survivors on Ocean Viking reported that five or six persons fell overboard from the rubber boat in distress prior to Ocean Viking Rhibs arrival on scene. Ocean Viking returns to the rescue position to start a search pattern.
14:37
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC via email, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, of the completion of the evacuation.
14:30
Evacuation of survivors complete: three RHIBs recovered on board Ocean Viking after several minutes of interference from Libyan Patrol Vessel 660.
Latitude: 33.578333
Longitude: 12.041666
14:15
All 95 survivors are evacuated on board Ocean Viking. Recovering of the RHIBS impossible due to Libyan Patrol Vessel 660 high speed manoeuvres, generating big waves.
14:00
All survivors are evacuated on board Ocean Viking’s three RHIBs. Disembarkation of survivors on Ocean Viking not possible due to Patrol Vessel 660 presence on Ocean Viking starboard side.
13:35
Libyan patrol vessel 660 arrives on scene. Ocean Viking establishes VHF 16 communication to inform about her capacity to perform the rescue and safely recover everyone.
13:17
Ocean Viking calls the LYJRCC. No answer.
11:26
Ocean Viking calles LYJRCC via Sat Phone. No answer.
11:04
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to report the distress alert by phone. No answer.
09:10
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email sent by Geo Barents to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC informing of the completion of the evacuation of 67 people (boat in distress alerted to by Alarm Phone at 07:01am)
07:13
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email sent by Geo Barents to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC informing that she is initiating search for the last reported boat in distress alerted to by Alarm Phone.
January 24, 2023
10:18
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email sent by Geo Barents to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC informing that she altered course towards the reported distress position.
January 11, 2023
January 7, 2023
07:51
Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli, ITMRCC and MTMRCC that the rescue is completed.
07:34
Ocean Viking completes the evacuation of 37 people from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.66666
Longitude: 012.41666
07:25
RHIBs start the evacuation of survivors onboard the Ocean Viking.
07:20
Completion of the life Jackets distribution
07:08
Ocean Viking launches RHIBs to assess the situation.
06:59
Ocean Viking reports by email to JRCC Tripoli, IT MRCC, MT MRCC (no reply) that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the distress position.
January 6, 2023
23:45
Ocean Viking calls ITMRCC to seek information on the distress case. Duty officer informs that a vessel is engaged in the search.
22:55
Ocean Viking tries multiple times to contact MTRCC, to no avail.
December 27, 2022
November 11, 2022
17:00
Disembarkation of the 230 remaining survivors onboard Ocean Viking is completed in the port of Toulon, France.
November 10, 2022
13:59
Ocean Viking receives an email from the FRMRCC giving the instruction to proceed to Toulon, France, for the disembarkation of the 230 remaining survivors onboard.
13:49
Ocean Viking receives a call from MRSC Corsica to confirm Toulon, France, as a destination to disembark the remaining survivors onboard.
11:55
Three patients and one relative are medically evacuated by helicopter from Ocean Viking by the French authorities.
07:04
Ocean Viking sends an email to FRMRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 234 survivors.
November 9, 2022
07:41
Ocean Viking sends an email to FRMRCC requesting cooperation and coordination to identify a Place of Safety for the 234 survivors.
November 8, 2022
16:50
Ocean Viking sends an email to FRMRCC requesting cooperation and coordination to identify a Place of Safety for the 234 survivors.
November 7, 2022
November 6, 2022
November 5, 2022
19:47
Ocean Viking sends an email requesting for cooperation and coordination to identify a Place of Safety for the 234 survivors onboard to 3 separate RCCs.
November 4, 2022
20:51
Ocean Viking sends an email requesting for cooperation and coordination to identify a Place of Safety for the 234 survivors onboard to 3 separate the Spanish RCC.
20:00
Ocean Viking sends an email requesting for cooperation and coordination to identify a Place of Safety for the 234 survivors onboard to the French and Greek RCCs in two separate and independent emails.
November 3, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 1, 2022
October 31, 2022
October 30, 2022
October 29, 2022
October 28, 2022
October 26, 2022
18:35
Ocean Viking completes the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 32 shipwrecked persons have been safely brought on board Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 35.3333333
Longitude: 14.816666666666666
17:36
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Sat phone to inform that she has a visual on a boat in distress and to inform that Ocean Viking will launch RHIBs for assessment. MTRCC Operator copies the information and states they will relay to the Duty Officer.
14:49
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone, addressed to MTRCC, giving an updated position of the boat in distress.
14:27
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Sat Phone to inform about the Mayday Relay call. The duty Officer requests to send an email.
09:43
Ocean Viking receives a PAN PAN call on VHF ch.16 alerting to a boat in position 34 36 N 015 14 E.
09:15
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Sat Phone. The duty Officer is busy and the operator requests to send an email.
October 25, 2022
23:07
Ocean Viking completes the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 56 shipwrecked persons, including women and unaccompanied minors, have been safely brought on board Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 34.9333333
Longitude: 12.283333333333333
20:40
Ocean Viking contacts MTRCC through Sat phone to ask information about the case and ask if other vessels are dispatched to respond to it. MTRCC responds that Ocean Viking seems to be the nearest vessel and instructs Ocean Viking to proceed towards the last known location and to keep the RCC informed.
17:54
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from the aircraft Seabird 3 addressed to MTRCC and ITMRCC alerting to a boat in distress.
13:30
Ocean Viking completes the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 40 shipwrecked persons, including women and children, have been safely brought on board Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.8833333
Longitude: 12.816666666666666
13:13
Ocean Viking tries to contact JRCC Tripoli by Sat phone to report the assessment of the distress situation, with no avail.
12:45
Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone JRCC Tripoli to relay about the distress alert. The Officer copies the information.
11:30
Ocean Viking completes the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 33 shipwrecked persons have been safely brought on board Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.6833333
Longitude: 12.766666666666667
10:43
Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone JRCC Tripoli to inform about the distress case. The operator could not copy because of broken communication and ask to send an email.
October 23, 2022
12:36
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Sat phone to inform about the evacuation of the shipwrecked persons.
12:35
Ocean Viking completes the recovery of 39 shipwrecked persons, who are safely brought on board the mothership.
Latitude: 34.4
Longitude: 12.833333333333334
12:00
Ocean Viking contacts MTRCC by Sat phone to inform about the distress case being ascertained and that Ocean Viking is going to proceed to the recovery of those persons in distress. The operator copies the information.
11:35
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Sat phone to report about the visual on the boat in distress. The operator copies the information.
10:49
Ocean Viking receives a new VHF Call by Aircraft Colibri 2 to report that the distress boat is now adrift in position 34°24N 012°49E.
10:40
Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone Malta RCC to inform about the distress situation. The operator copies the information.
October 22, 2022
02:05
Ocean Viking tries to call JRCC Tripoli via Sat Phone, with no avail.
October 18, 2022
15:00
Ocean Viking leaves the port of Syracuse.
September 5, 2022
02:25
Ocean Viking completes disembarkation of 459 survivors in the port of Taranto, Italy.
September 4, 2022
10:06
Ocean Viking starts disembarkation of the 459 survivors in the port of Taranto, Italy.
09:05
Ocean Viking arrives in the port of Taranto, Italy.
September 2, 2022
15:32
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 459 survivors currently on board Ocean Viking.
September 1, 2022
13:38
Ocean Viking receives an email by ITMRCC informing that her request for assistance in finding a place of safety for all survivors onboard has been forwarded to the competent national authority.
12:09
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 460 survivors currently on board Ocean Viking.
August 31, 2022
13:53
Ocean Viking receives an email by ITMRCC informing that her request for assistance in finding a place of safety for all survivors onboard has been forwarded to the competent national authority.
11:49
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 460 survivors currently on board Ocean Viking.
August 30, 2022
12:02
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 460 survivors currently on board Ocean Viking.
August 29, 2022
August 28, 2022
14:57
Ocean Viking sends a request for the designation of a Place of Safety to MTRCC and ITMRCC for the 466 survivors onboard via email.
August 27, 2022
23:25
Ocean Viking sends a request for the designation of a Place of Safety to MTRCC and ITMRCC for the 466 survivors onboard via email.
20:48
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC by email, with ITMRCC in copy, of the completion of the evacuation.
20:30
Ocean Viking RHIB completes lifejackets distribution and starts evacuation.
20:28
Ocean Viking RHIB starts lifejackets distribution.
20:24
Ocean Viking stops at a safe distance from the boat in distress and launches one RHIB.
18:06
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC informing of the completion of the evacuation of 47 survivors.
17:50
Ocean Viking RHIBs start evacuation of survivors.
17:40
Ocean Viking RHIBs complete lifejackets distribution.
17:36
Ocean Viking RHIBs start lifejackets distribution.
17:30
With two rhibs in the water, Ocean Viking reconfirms the distress situation of a wooden boat previously spotted and assessed by Seabird2.
17:28
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, reporting the completion of the evacuation of 15 persons from a fiberglass boat in distress.
16:24
Lifejacket distribution starts for one of the two boats in distress.
16:20
Ocean Viking launches 2 RHIBs.
16:16
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC informing of her intention to evacuate the boat in distress.
14:18
Ocean Viking resumes navigation towards the distress case reported by Alarm Phone and waits for further instructions.
14:00
RHIBs start the evacuation of survivors onboard Ocean Viking.
13:42
Lifejacket distribution starts.
13:32
Ocean Viking launches 2 RHIBs.
13:19
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC by email of her intention to evacuate the boat in distress.
12:50
Ocean Viking alerts course towards the reported distress position.
09:29
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, requesting a Place of Safety for all 355 survivors onboard.
08:06
Ocean Viking resumes navigation and waits for further instructions.
08:00
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC reporting the retrieval completion.
07:36
RHIBs start the evacuation of survivors onboard Ocean Viking.
07:24
Lifejacket distribution is completed.
07:20
Lifejacket distribution starts.
07:12
Ocean Viking launches 3 RHIBs.
07:09
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC of her intention to evacuate the boat in distress.
August 26, 2022
23:09
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, requesting a Place of Safety for all 268 survivors onboard.
21:00
Ocean Viking resumes navigation and waits for further instructions.
20:50
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC reporting the evacuation completion.
20:24
RHIBs start the evacuation of survivors onboard Ocean Viking.
20:18
Lifejacket distribution is completed.
20:08
Lifejacket distribution starts.
19:48
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC reporting her intention to perform the rescue.
19:48
Ocean Viking launches 2 RHIBs.
15:50
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety for all 212 survivors onboard.
15:02
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC of her intention to proceed towards the reported distress case, 50NM away and assist.
August 25, 2022
23:48
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, requesting a Place of Safety for all 212 survivors onboard.
21:21
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC reporting the rescue completion.
20:46
Ocean Viking RHIBs start evacuation of survivors onboard Ocean Viking.
20:24
Ocean Viking RHIBs continue lifejackets distribution started by S/V Astral.
20:20
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC via email of her intention to perform the rescue.
19:32
Ocean Viking resumes navigation sailing towards another potential distress case and awaits further instructions.
19:27
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC informing of the rescue completion.
19:03
Lifejackets distribution starts.
18:52
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC of her intention to perform the rescue via email.
18:52
Ocean Viking launches 3 RHIBs in the water.
16:24
Ocean Viking sends a request for the designation of a Place of Safety via email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, for the 53 survivors onboard.
14:48
Ocean Viking informs by email the LYJRCC Tripoli about the completion of the rescue.
14:48
Ocean Viking resumes navigation and awaits further instructions.
14:40
The rescue is completed. All 12 survivors are safely onboard the Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 34.16666
Longitude: 11.635
14:25
Ocean Viking reports by email to LYJRCC Tripoli about the intention to perform the rescue.
14:25
Ocean Viking launches one RHIB.
12:15
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC Tripoli about the intention to proceed towards the target.
11:57
Ocean Viking receives a distress relay from the sailing vessel Nadir about a rubber boat in distress.
07:12
Ocean Viking sends a request for the designation of a Place of Safety via email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, for the 41 survivors onboard.
05:42
Ocean Viking resumes navigation and awaits further instructions.
05:28
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC by email of the retrieval completion.
05:08
41 survivors are safely retrieved onboard the Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.33166
Longitude: 012.76166
04:57
RHIBs start the evacuation of survivors onboard Ocean Viking.
04:46
Lifejackets’ distribution is complete.
04:43
Lifejackets’ distribution starts.
04:40
Ocean Viking reports by email to JRCC Tripoli about the intention to perform the rescue.
August 24, 2022
16:54
Ocean Viking spots a wooden boat, half submerged.
15:54
Ocean Viking spots a Libyan Coastguard patrol vessel heading south on her port side.
12:36
Ocean Viking alters course towards the last known distress position and increases speed.
August 1, 2022
14:33
Disembarkation of the 387 survivors is completed.
10:03
Disembarkation of the 387 survivors starts.
09:25
Ocean Viking is moored in the port of Salerno, Italy.
July 30, 2022
20:47
Ocean Viking receives an email from ITMRCC to inform of the designation of the port of Salerno, Italy, to disembark the 387 survivors onboard.
July 29, 2022
July 28, 2022
July 27, 2022
21:05
Ocean Viking sends an email to Malta RCC, with ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
19:50
Ocean Viking calls Malta RCC to ask for further information on the distress case. Duty officer copies the information and answers that Malta RCC has not updates on the case.
16:40
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
16:00
Ocean Viking calls via Satellite Phone the Malta RCC to inform about the situation. The duty officer requests to send an email.
15:55
Ocean Viking alters her course heading toward the distress case.
July 26, 2022
July 25, 2022
21:57
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with LYJRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescues and to request a place of safety.
17:58
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescues and to request a place of safety.
16:21
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
16:20
All RHIBs are recovered, Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
15:49
Ocean Viking evacuates 80 people from a rubber boat in distress and takes them on her board.
Latitude: 33.41666
Longitude: 15.08333
15:19
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
15:15
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.
14:30
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
14:15
Ocean Viking receives a VHF contact from aircraft ‘Osprey2’ relaying a Mayday for an embarkation in distress. Ocean Viking replies that she will proceed with all possible speed toward the distress case.
13:05
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescue and to request a place of safety.
11:20
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
11:15
Ocean Viking evacuates 39 people from a fiberglass boat in distress and takes the survivors on her board.
Latitude: 33.4
Longitude: 014.68333
10:48
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
10:45
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. Officer in charge answers, copies all the information and aks to receive the information by email.
10:28
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
10:25
Ocean Viking launches the Rhibs to investigate the situation.
10:18
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. An operator answers and copies all the information.
10:10
Ocean Viking spots a boat on the horizon, possibly in distress.
09:20
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.
09:00
Ocean Viking receives a call on Channel 16 from an unknown fishing boat not in sight about a boat in distress in the vicinity.
July 24, 2022
22:30
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescues and to request a place of safety.
19:40
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
19:26
All RHIBs are recovered on board. Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
18:38
Patrol Boat from Libyan Costal Security P200 arrives on scene and establishes contact with MV Ocean Viking via the Channel 16 .
18:35
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
18:32
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.
18:00
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
17:50
Ocean Viking spots a rubber boat, possibly in distress. Rhibs are launched to assess the situation.
17:00
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
16:43
Ocean Viking alters course and heads to the distress case, at about 20NM away.
16:30
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.
15:49
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities alerting to a boat in distress.
14:12
All RHIBs are recovered, Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
13:53
Ocean Viking evacuates 108 people from a rubber boat in distress and takes the survivors on her board.
Latitude: 33.48333
Longitude: 013.71666
13:17
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
13:15
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.
13:02
Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.
13:00
Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Sat Phone. No answer.
11:00
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC informing of the rescue completion.
10:45
All RHIBs are recovered on board. Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
10:19
Ocean Viking evacuates 87 people from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.43333
Longitude: 013.86666
09:58
Ocean Viking informs Libyan maritime authorities about the situation by email.
09:56
Ocean Viking contacts LYJRCC by satellite phone to report on the situation and her intention to perform the rescue. Authorities copy information and ask to report by email.
09:41
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC informing of the situation.
09:30
Ocean Viking informs via email the LYJRCC to inform about the open case.
09:20
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to ask updates about the case. Authorities copy the open case.
08:54
Ocean Viking alters her course to the last known position of the distress case.
08:40
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities alerting to a boat in distress.
July 5, 2022
12:40
Italian authorities call the Ocean Viking to assign Pozzallo as a Place of Safety for the 306 survivors onboard.
July 4, 2022
21:24
Rescue operation is completed, 15 people are safely recovered onboard Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 34.5
Longitude: 013.22
21:13
Ocean Viking sends an email to Malta RCC to update about its intention to perform the rescue.
20:40
Ocean Viking sends an email to Malta RCC to update about the situation.
17:43
Ocean Viking receives an email from Alarm Phone with an updated position of the boat in distress.
15:30
Ocean Viking sends an email to Malta RCC to update about the situation.
14:43
Ocean Viking receives an email from Alarm Phone, informing about a boat in distress adrift.
09:59
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting a Place of Safety for the 291 survivors onboard.
July 3, 2022
21:48
Ocean Viking sends an email to RCC Malta to inform about the rescue completion.
20:58
Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone Malta RCC. No answer.
20:32
Ocean Viking sends an email to Malta RCC to inform about its investigation.
19:58
Ocean Viking sends an email to Malta RCC to inform about the situation.
19:52
Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone Malta RCC. No answer.
19:03
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone alerting MTRCC and ITMRCC to a boat in distress in the Maltese SRR.
July 2, 2022
23:00
Miskar platform calls Ocean Viking on VHF8 to inform that they recovered 68 people and asks the Ocean Viking to take the survivors onboard the ship.
22:20
Ocean Viking overhears a conversation in Arabic on VHF8 about the boat in distress at the platform. Ocean Viking sees a speed boat on radar but do not have a visual.
22:00
Ocean Viking calls MRTCC to inform about the situation.
21:57
Ocean Viking calls Maridive 601 nearby Miskar platform to ask if they can see the boat in distress. They have a visual.
19:40
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to inform about the new position.
17:10
Ocean Viking reiterates her request for a Place of Safety to ITMRCC.
14:42
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC about the search and the open distress case.
14:28
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta to inform about the case and about its intention to head towards it.
14:08
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone alerting MTRCC and ITMRCC to a boat in distress in the Maltese SRR.
July 1, 2022
02:07
Ocean Viking sends an email to RCC Malta to inform that the rescue is complete.
01:00
All RHIBs are recovered onboard, Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
00:30
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC to report about the search of the opened distress case. The duty officer acknowledges information and asks to reach them by email to communicate information regarding the situation.
00:20
The characteristics of the rescued distress boat do not match with the case reported by the airplane “Seabird” in the Mayday relay call previously listened on VHF channel 16. Ocean Viking resumes search operation.
00:15
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to inform on the situation and informs that the rescue has been completed.
June 30, 2022
23:40
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC to report about the search of the opened distress case. The duty officer asks to reach them by email to communicate information regarding the situation.
23:30
Ocean Viking spots a boat, possibly in distress.
23:05
Ocean Viking spots a very weak echo on radar about 2NM distance, with no speed, without correspondence with any lights in the horizon. Ocean Viking alters the course toward the echo position to investigate.
21:32
Ocean Viking receives an update email from “Aircraft Seabird” about opened distress case.
21:05
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to inform on the situation.
20:52
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC to report about the search of the opened distress case. The duty officer asks to reach them by email to communicate information regarding the situation.
20:49
Ocean Viking alters her course to the last known position of the distress case.
20:39
Ocean Viking receives a call on VHF channel 16 from the aircraft asset Seabird relaying a MAYDAY message about a boat in distress requiring immediate assistance.
13:25
All RHIBs are recovered on board. Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
13:00
Libyan Cost Guard Patrol Vessel 656 arrives on the scene and establishes communication on ch.16/13 with the Ocean Viking bridge.
12:55
Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC to inform about the situation and her intention to perform the rescue.
12:45
Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC to update on the situation.
12:43
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite phone. No answer.
12:40
Ocean Viking spots a wooden boat in the water, possibly in distress.
12:00
Ocean Viking spots an echo on radar and alters the course towards the radar echo.
09:55
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC to inform them about the opened distress case.
09:50
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite phone. No answer.
09:11
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities alerting to a boat in distress with ~50 people on board.
09:11
Ocean Viking alters her course to the last known position of the distress case.
June 27, 2022
11:21
Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to MTRCC with ITMRCC and LYJRCC in copy.
09:04
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to inform about the rescue.
08:57
All RHIBS are recovered on board.
08:50
Ocean Viking calls three times via Satellite phone the MTRCC to inform about the situation and request for instructions. No answer.
07:53
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to update on the situation.
07:45
Ocean Viking calls via Satellite phone the MTRCC on three different numbers to update about the situation. No answer.
07:29
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to update on the situation.
07:18
Ocean Viking calls via Satellite phone the MTRCC on three different numbers to update about the situation. No answer.
07:18
Ocean Viking launchs two RHIBS to assess the situation.
07:10
Ocean Viking spots from the bridge a rubber boat in the water, possibly in distress.
05:34
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to update on the situation.
05:21
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email intended to the MTRCC and ITRCC with an updated position of the opened distress case.
04:54
Ocean Viking investigates the latest known position of the opened distress case.
04:24
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC to report the search of the opened distress case. The duty officer asks to reach them by email in case of any relevant update.
June 26, 2022
23:36
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC to inform about the situation.
23:16
Ocean Viking calls via Satellite Phone MTRCC to inform the coordination center about the case and readiness of the Ocean Viking to provide assistance. The duty officer requires to please reach them by email.
22:57
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone alerting MTRCC and ITMRCC to a boat in distress in the Maltese SRR.
16:18
Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC to update about the situation.
16:13
All Rhibs are recovered onboard the Ocean Viking.
15:21
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC to inform about the rescue.
15:18
Ocean Viking calls the LYJRCC to report on the situation. No answer.
15:02
Ocean Viking emails LYJRCC to update about the situation.
14:55
Ocean Vikings spots a rubber boat in the water from the bridge, possibly in distress. Three RHIBS are launched to investigate the situation.
14:10
Ocean Viking informs via email LYJRCC about the situation.
14:06
Ocean Viking calls the LYJRCC. The communication is broken.
14:05
Ocean Viking alters course heading to the target.
14:00
Ocean Viking receives a call on channel 16 from a fishing vessel about a boat in distress.
June 25, 2022
16:32
Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC to update on the situation.
16:20
Ocean Viking spots a rubber boat in the water and launchs RHIBS to investigate. The team onboard the RHIBS finds an empty rubber boat adrift.
16:19
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone with updated GPS coordinate of the reported distress case.
14:38
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite phone. No answer.
14:31
Ocean Viking alters her course to the last known position of the distress case.
14:11
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities alerting to a boat in distress with ~70 people on board.
June 24, 2022
18:28
Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
17:10
Ocean Viking resumes navigation and waits for further instructions.
17:04
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC informing of the rescue completion.
16:57
Ocean Viking rescues 15 survivors from a fiberglass boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.29
Longitude: 012.31666
16:31
Ocean Viking informs via email JRCC Tripoli about her intention to perform the rescue.
16:30
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to report on the situation. No answer.
16:22
Ocean Viking informs Libyan maritime authorities about the situation.
16:15
Ocean Viking spots a boat possibly in distress in the Libyan SRR.
May 31, 2022
15:25
The disembarkation of 294 survivors in Pozzallo, Sicily, is complete.
09:30
The disembarkation of survivors is resumed in Pozzallo, Sicily.
May 30, 2022
16:00
The disembarkation of survivors is stopped for the day.
10:15
The disembarkation of survivors in Pozzallo, Sicily, starts.
09:20
Ocean Viking docks in the port of Pozzallo, Sicily.
May 29, 2022
21:00
ITMRCC calls Ocean Viking with instructions to proceed to Pozzallo, Sicily, to disembark 294 survivors.
17:48
Ocean Viking recovers Eazy1 Rhib.
17:45
Casualty transferred onboard Ocean Viking via soft stretcher.
17:38
Easy1 Rhib recovers man overboard from the water.
17:35
Ocean Viking launches Easy1 Rhib to recover the man overboard.
10:52
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.
May 28, 2022
10:22
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.
May 24, 2022
11:13
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.
May 23, 2022
18:41
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.
16:07
Ocean Viking completes the evacuation of 64 survivors from a wooden boat in distress.
Latitude: 34.77166
Longitude: 012.75
12:52
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 232 survivors.
May 22, 2022
22:49
Ocean Viking requests a Place of Safety for the 233 survivors onboard, via email sent to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
21:15
Ocean Viking completes the evacuation of 75 survivors from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.55333
Longitude: 12.83666
May 19, 2022
15:20
Ocean Viking requests a Place of Safety for the 158 survivors onboard, via email sent to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
12:49
Ocean Viking completes the evacuation of 67 survivors from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.32333
Longitude: 012.39
11:46
Ocean Viking completes the evacuation of 91 survivors from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.32666
Longitude: 12.32166
May 6, 2022
10:25
Disembarkation of 294 survivors in Pozzalo, Sicily, is completed.
09:15
The disembarkation process resumes.
May 5, 2022
16:00
The disembarkation process is suspended for the night. 165 survivors disembarked.
10:20
Disembarkation of the survivors starts.
09:30
The Ocean Viking docks in Pozzallo, Sicily.
May 4, 2022
16:14
ITMRCC calls Ocean Viking with instructions to proceed to Pozzallo, Sicily, to disembark 294 survivors.
May 3, 2022
18:32
The medical evacuation of one patient, from the Ocean Viking to an Italian Coast guard vessel is completed.
Latitude: 36.12833
Longitude: 015.58166
May 2, 2022
May 1, 2022
April 30, 2022
April 29, 2022
April 28, 2022
April 27, 2022
05:44
Ocean Viking rescues 59 survivors from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.019
Longitude: 013.875
04:57
Ocean Viking informs maritime authorities about her intention to proceed towards the target.
April 26, 2022
21:27
Ocean Viking send an email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, informing of the rescue completion.
21:20
Ocean Viking rescues 72 survivors from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.57333
Longitude: 012.98666
19:35
Ocean Viking has visual contact with the rubber boat, launches rhibs to assess the situation and informes maritime authorities via email.
18:26
Ocean Viking acknowledges the message by email and informs maritime authorities about her intention to proceed towards the target.
18:15
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone alerting LYJRCC to a boat in distress in the Libyan SRR.
April 25, 2022
08:05
Ocean Viking has a visual contact with a boat potentially in distress.
07:54
Ocean Viking acknowledges the message by email and informs the maritime authorities about her intention to proceed towards the target.
07:42
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to LYJRCC alerting to a boat in distress.
April 24, 2022
11:59
Ocean Viking informs via email JRCC Tripoli that she is proceeding towards the distress position. No reply.
March 29, 2022
10:00
The disembarkation of 159 survivors in Augusta, Italy, is complete.
09:15
The disembarkation of survivors is resumed in Augusta, Italy.
March 28, 2022
19:50
The disembarkation of survivors is stopped for the day. All unaccompanied minors are disembarked.
19:07
The disembarkation of survivors in Augusta, Italy, starts.
12:18
Ocean Viking is instructed to proceed to Augusta, Italy, for the disembarkation of survivors.
10:47
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety for the survivors onboard.
March 27, 2022
18:10
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety for the survivors onboard.
08:33
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the remaining survivors onboard.
04:40
Ocean Viking sends an email to Telesoccorso CIRM requesting an urgent medical evacuation of a pregnant woman.
March 26, 2022
12:09
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy, requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the survivors onboard.
01:45
Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety.
March 25, 2022
22:24
Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety for the survivors onboard to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.
18:52
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, informing of the completion of the rescue. 
18:33
All RHIBs are recovered. Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
18:03
The operation to recover the second deceased person is aborted due to worsening weather conditions and safety risks on the crew.
17:50
One deceased person is recovered onboard Ocean Viking.
17:20
Ocean Viking starts a recovery operation of two dead bodies found at the bottom of the rubber boat.
15:45
Ocean Viking starts evacuation of survivors.
14:52
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, alerting to the distress case and informing that she will provide immediate assistance.
14:31
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, informing of visual contact with a rubber boat possibly in distress.
14:27
Ocean Viking has visual contact with a boat appearing to be in distress in the position indicated by the aircraft.
14:00
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, informing that she is proceeding toward the reported distress position.
13:50
Ocean Viking tries to call LYJRCC via satellite phone, no answer.
13:20
Ocean Viking alters course heading towards the reported distress case.
13:14
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to LYJRCC alerting to a boat in distress in Libyan SRR.
March 24, 2022
12:08
Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
10:49
Ocean Viking informs by email JRCC Tripoli about the completion of the rescue.
10:45
All RHIBS are recovered on board MV Ocean Viking.
10:30
Ocean Viking rescues 30 persons from distress in the Libyan SRR.
Latitude: 33.095
Longitude: 014.73
10:16
Ocean Viking informs JRCC via email, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.
09:58
Ocean Viking informs JRCC via email, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, of the potential distress case and intention to launch the RHIBS to investigate.
09:45
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.
09:40
Ocean Viking altered course heading to the distress case.
09:33
Ocean Viking spots a wooden boat, possibly in distress, during lookout from the bridge.
February 19, 2022
18:10
The disembarkation process is suspended for the night. 46 survivors disembarked.
11:15
Disembarkation of the survivors starts.
February 18, 2022
12:09
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety for the 247 people rescued onboard.
February 17, 2022
13:49
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 247 people rescued onboard Ocean Viking.
February 15, 2022
23:30
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with LYJRCC and MTRCC in copy, requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 247 people rescued onboard Ocean Viking.
February 14, 2022
17:29
MTRCC sends an email to Ocean Viking denying responsibility in the designation of a Place of Safety for the people rescued onboard Ocean Viking.
16:40
Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.
12:53
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of the rescue completion via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.
12:30
Ocean Viking rescues 19 persons in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region.
Latitude: 34.18333333
Longitude: 12.60000000
12:20
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of the distress case in need of urgent assistance via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.
12:13
Ocean Viking contacts LYJRCC via Sat phone to report the distress situation. No English speaker. LYJRCC requests information via email.
12:00
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of her visual on potential distress case via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy and on her intention to investigate further.
11:53
Ocean Viking spots a boat in distress.
11:38
Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, of her altered course towards the reported distress position.
11:04
Ocean Viking sends a second request for the designation of a Place of Safety for the 228 people rescued onboard, via email to MTRCC with ITMRCC in copy.
February 13, 2022
15:42
Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety via email to MTRCC with ITMRCC in copy for the 228 rescued people onboard.
11:16
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC of the rescue completion via email, with ITMRCC in copy.
11:00
Ocean Viking rescues 25 people from a fiberglass boat in distress in the Maltese Search and Rescue Region.
Latitude: 34.81916667
Longitude: 12.03388889
10:55
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, alerting to the assessed distress case.
10:48
Ocean Viking contacts MTRCC via Sat phone to report the distress case. MTRCC requests information to be sent via email because “duty officer is busy”.
10:30
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with ITMRCC in copy, reporting the situation.
10:25
Ocean Viking contacts MTRCC via Sat phone to report the distress case. MTRCC requests information to be sent by email.
10:15
Ocean Viking spots a boat in distress. Aircraft “Colibri II” is on scene monitoring the distress case.
09:07
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC via email, with ITMRCC in copy, that she altered course towards reported distress position.
08:58
Ocean Viking alerts MTRCC via email, with ITMRCC in copy, of the distress alert.
08:53
Ocean Viking receives an email from Pilotes Volontaires about a potential distress case requiring urgent assistance.
08:25
Ocean Viking rescues 22 persons from distress at sea in the Maltese Search and Rescue Region.
Latitude: 35.06777778
Longitude: 12.18444444
08:03
RHIB assessment shows the wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with the freeboard very low above the water, all people onboard exposed to the elements. Aircraft “Colibri II” is on scene monitoring the distress case.
07:55
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC with ITMRCC in copy via email of the potential distress case being investigated.
07:45
Ocean Viking spots a wooden boat, possibly in distress, during lookout from the bridge. Ocean Viking launches 2 RHIBs to investigate.
03:14
Ocean Viking alters course to proceed to the distress case Alarm Phone alerted to at 01:07.
01:58
Ocean Viking completes a rescue of 88 people.
Latitude: 34.25111111
Longitude: 11.63444444
01:06
Ocean Viking emails MTRCC, LYJRCC and ITMRCC to inform of distress case.
00:50
RHIB assessment: unseaworthy wooden boat, overcrowded with approx. 100 people on board, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements. Distress phase exists.
00:42
RHIBs establish visual contact with the boat in distress.
00:30
Ocean Viking launches RHIBs to search for the boat in distress in the updated position shared by aircraft “EAGLE II”.
February 12, 2022
18:28
All RHIBs are recovered, Ocean Viking resumes navigation.
18:15
Ocean Viking rescues 93 persons from distress in the Maltese SRR.
Latitude: 34.98583333
Longitude: 12.73388889
17:45
Evacuation of people in distress from casualty vessel starts.
17:40
Ocean Viking tries to call MTRCC via satellite phone, no answer.
17:39
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC and ITMRCC via email that Ocean Viking will provide immediate assistance.
17:35
Assessment with RHIBs shows the wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, people onboard do not have lifejackets, all are exposed to the elements. Distress phase exists.
17:10
Ocean Viking launches 2 RHIBs to investigate the possible distress case.
16:50
Ocean Viking has visual contact with a boat potentially in distress.
December 17, 2021
11:06
Ocean Viking receives an email from Alarm Phone informing that the boat in distress has been intercepted by the LCG yesterday evening at 18:00.
10:09
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta, no answer.
09:48
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.
09:44
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta, no answer.
08:42
Ocean Viking calls ITMRCC, no information given, refers to JRCC Tripoli.
08:36
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta, no answer.
08:31
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. One Arabic speaker answers, no information given.
06:38
Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy, requesting for urgent aerial assistance to find the boat in distress, to no avail.
06:25
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta, no answer.
06:23
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.
December 16, 2021
20:40
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta, no information is given.
19:56
Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy, requesting information on the case, to no avail.
19:45
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, duty officer not available.
17:31
Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli and ITMRCC by email, with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy, that she tried to call four more times JRCC Tripoli to have information on the distress case, to no avail.
17:18
Ocean Viking calls ITMRCC to get information from an airplane with AIS SART signal circling above the estimated position of the boat in distress. No information is given.
17:06
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.
13:00
Ocean Viking acknowledges the message and proceeds towards the boat in distress. Ocean Viking tried to call JRCC Tripoli three times to get information on the case, to no avail.
10:24
Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.
08:00
Ocean Viking resumes navigation and waits for further instructions.
07:36
Ocean Viking informs by email JRCC Tripoli about the completion of the rescue.
07:30
All 114 survivors are safely onboard Ocean Viking. The rescue is completed.
Latitude: 33.351944
Longitude: 12.367778
06:54
Ocean Viking’s RHIBs start the evacuation of survivors to the Ocean Viking.
06:44
Ocean Viking is in VHF contact with the Libyan coastguard on scene. Libyan coastguard vessel remains on standby during the rescue.
06:00
Ocean Viking in position 33 21.4N / 12 21.3E has visual contact with the rubber boat in distress and launches RHIBs.
04:28
Ocean Viking informs that she is proceeding towards the last known position of the boat in distress.
03:36
Ocean Viking informs that she is resuming navigation. New positions of the boat in distress are received from Alarm Phone.
03:03
Geo Barents informs that the area has been searched and the boat reported in distress was not found. Geo Barents resumes navigation.
December 15, 2021
23:00
Ocean Viking starts a search pattern.
20:47
Geo Barents reports by email to be in position and starts a search pattern.
19:31
Geo Barents acknowledges the message by email and informs about the intention to proceed towards the target (located 11NM away).
November 4, 2021
19:08
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of 69 persons from an overcrowded wooden boat in the Libyan SRR.
Latitude: 34.21888889
Longitude: 12.01750000
18:40
Ocean Viking emails LYJRCC to inform that we will provide immediate assistance to people in distress and proceed to the rescue.
18:38
Evacuation of survivors from boat in distress starts.
17:54
Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC on two different numbers. No answer.
17:46
Ocean Viking has visual contact with a potential distress case at a distance of 4NM.
16:46
Alarm Phone sends an updated position of the distress case.
15:58
Alarm Phone sends an updated position of the distress case.
14:19
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone relaying a distress alert which is assumed to be the same case as the alert from Seabird.
November 3, 2021
14:40
All RHIBs recovered, operation complete.
14:13
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of 105 persons from an overcrowded wooden boat.
Latitude: 33.66833333
Longitude: 13.58527778
13:22
Ocean Viking launches third RHIB to support the rescue operation.
13:10
Ocean Viking launches two RHIBs to assess the situation.
12:38
Ocean Viking has visual contact with the boat in distress.
November 2, 2021
13:06
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a rubber boat in distress: 94 persons are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 33.65138889
Longitude: 14.23527778
11:58
Ocean Viking launches third RHIB.
11:40
Ocean Viking launches two RHIBs.
03:30
All RHIBs recovered on board Ocean Viking. Rescue operation completed.
03:22
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress: 44 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 33.26722222
Longitude: 14.26722222
September 20, 2021
04:00
All RHIBs are recovered on board. Rescue operation completed.
03:52
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of the boat in distress: 13 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 35.1667
Longitude: 12.335
03:20
Ocean Viking sends an email to RCC Malta to report the situation.
01:35
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta via Satellite Phone to report the situation. RCC Malta does not answer the phone.
September 19, 2021
20:51
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta via Satellite Phone to update the situation. RCC Malta does not answer the phone.
20:42
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress: 58 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.78389
Longitude: 012.50000
20:20
Ocean Viking sends an email to RCC Malta to report the situation.
20:10
Rescue of the wooden boat in distress starts.
19:54
Ocean Viking calls RCC Malta via Satellite Phone to report the situation. RCC Malta does not answer the phone.
10:31
Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy, to inform that she is heading to the last reported position of the two distress cases.
08:55
Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy) to report completion of rescue operation.
08:26
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress: 33 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 33.53361
Longitude: 011.91750
07:58
Rescue of the wooden boat in distress starts.
07:56
Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy) that the assessed wooden boat requires immediate assistance.
07:50
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.
07:41
Ocean Viking launches RHIBs Easy 1 and Easy 2 in the water to assess the distress case.
07:40
Ocean Viking sends a situation report about the distress case to JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy).
07:31
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to inform about the distress case. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone
September 18, 2021
12:09
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress: 25 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 33.40222
Longitude: 012.26806
11:56
Rescue of the wooden boat in distress starts.
11:55
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.
10:58
Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli via email (in copy MT RCC and IT MRCC) of her proceeding towards the distress position.
10:56
Ocean Viking receives an email from Pilotes Volontaires (addressed to MT RCC and IT MRCC) requesting assistance for a boat in distress, same distress case reported by Seabird.
10:32
Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the distress case. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.
August 11, 2021
13:55
Disembarkation of all survivors in the port of Pozzallo, Italy, is completed.
August 10, 2021
19:15
Another 199 shipwrecked people disembarked from Ocean Viking in Pozzallo, Italy. 56 survivors remain onboard.
August 9, 2021
08:40
Resumption of disembarkation in Pozzallo, Sicily.
August 8, 2021
20:00
Disembarkation suspended for the day. 97 survivors disembarked in total.
16:15
Disembarkation starts from the Ocean Viking.
11:00
Testing of survivors starts in Pozzallo, Sicily.
08:50
Ocean Viking docks in Pozzallo, Sicily
August 7, 2021
14:08
Ocean Viking receives via a phone call the instructions to disembark the 449 survivors in Pozzallo, Italy.
11:35
Ocean Viking sends a sixth request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 449 survivors.
August 6, 2021
17:20
The medical evacuation of one patient, from the Ocean Viking to an Italian Coast guard vessel is completed.
Latitude: 36.445
Longitude: 015.34
August 5, 2021
17:00
The medical evacuation of two female patients, one with her eight-year-old son, from the Ocean Viking to an Italian Coast guard vessel is completed.
Latitude: 35.418
Longitude: 013.05
11:32
Ocean Viking sends a fourth request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 553 survivors.
August 4, 2021
11:21
Ocean Viking sends a request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 553 survivors.
August 3, 2021
13:42
Ocean Viking sends a request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 553 survivors.
13:17
A medical evacuation of a female patient and her partner from Ocean Viking onto Italian Coast guard vessel is completed.
Latitude: 35.37
Longitude: 013.00
August 2, 2021
11:40
Ocean Viking sends a request to ITMRCC for assistance in finding a Place of Safety to facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all survivors on board.
August 1, 2021
19:24
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, TNMRCC and LYJRCC (with ITMRCC in copy) requesting a Place of Safety for the 555 survivors onboard.
16:05
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress. 106 are safely brought onboard Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 34.6583
Longitude: 012.038
04:30
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a large wooden boat in distress. 253 people are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.32
Longitude: 011.45166
July 31, 2021
18:20
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress. 21 survivors are safely brought onboard Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.428
Longitude: 012.395
15:50
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress. 64 people are safely brought onboard Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.645
Longitude: 012.213
12:40
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a rubber boat in distress. 54 people are safely brought onboard Ocean Viking.
Latitude: 33.29
Longitude: 012.117
11:18
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) requesting the designation of a Place of Safety for the 57 rescued persons.
08:49
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC) informing of the rescue completion.
08:43
The Ocean Viking completes the rescue of 57 people from a rubber boat in distress.
Latitude: 33.355
Longitude: 012.515
07:50
The GACS patrol vessel leaves the scene. Ocean Viking’s RHIBs proceed with the assessment of the rubber boat in distress.
07:30
The Ocean Viking launches two RHIBs. A GACS patrol vessel arrives on scene.
July 26, 2021
13:05
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking confirmation that the boat in distress alerted to by Alarm Phone is the one rescued by the AFM. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
12:19
Ocean Viking receives an email sent by Alarm Phone informing that media outlets report a rescue operation conducted by the AFM in the Maltese SRR in the morning.
11:10
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC informing that she couldn’t find the distress case and seeking updated information.
10:40
Ocean Viking receives a VHF call by Seabird aircraft (Sea-Watch), flying 39 NM North of Ocean Viking’s last position, informing that they have not found the open distress case.
10:37
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking updated information on the open distress case. No information is provided.
01:07
Ocean Viking replies to MTRCC via email stating that she is responding to a distress alert and had informed MTRCC via email when she altered her course towards the reported distress position.
00:39
Ocean Viking receives an email sent by MTRCC stating that MTRCC did not request Ocean Viking’s intervention in Maltese SRR.
00:18
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
00:15
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
00:03
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
July 25, 2021
23:50
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
23:47
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
23:44
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
23:17
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
23:14
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
22:48
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
22:44
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
22:06
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC informing that she has tried multiple times to reach them via Sat phone without success.
21:58
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
21:40
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
21:33
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
21:30
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
21:23
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking coordination of the search operation. MTRCC does not answer the phone.
19:27
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC via Satellite phone seeking updated information on the open distress case. MTRCC has no new information.
17:57
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC via email of her altering course towards the reported distress position.
July 10, 2021
20:42
Disembarkation of all survivors in the port of Augusta, Italy, is over.
July 9, 2021
11:30
Disembarkation of survivors in the port of Augusta starts.
09:00
Ocean Viking is moored in the port of Augusta, Italy.
July 8, 2021
20:42
Ocean Viking receives via a phone call the instructions to disembark the 572 survivors in Augusta, Italy.
17:53
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC (with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy) requesting for assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 572 survivors
July 7, 2021
11:26
Ocean Viking sends a request for assistance in finding a Place of Safety for the 572 survivors onboard by email to ITMRCC (with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy).
July 6, 2021
13:41
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC (with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy) requesting for assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 572 survivors.
July 5, 2021
14:39
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC (with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy) requesting assistance for the designation of a Place of Safety.
11:32
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC and MTRCC (with ITMRCC in copy) requesting a Place of Safety for the 572 survivors onboard.
10:11
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy) informing of the completion of the rescue.
03:23
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a large wooden boat in distress in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region: 369 people are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.13667
Longitude: 012.18167
July 4, 2021
21:55
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC, ITMRCC and Pilotes Volontaires in copy) informing that she has target on radar with speed and course corresponding to the distress case and will launch her Rhibs for further investigation.
18:07
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC, ITMRCC and Pilotes Volontaires in copy) informing that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the distress position.
15:02
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC (with LYJRCC and ITMRCC in copy) informing of the rescue completion.
14:53
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress in the Maltese SRR: 71 people are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.63833
Longitude: 012.81
10:47
Ocean Viking send an email to MTRCC (with ITMRCC in copy) alerting to the distress case and informing that she is proceeding towards the distress position.
07:27
Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC (with ITMRCC and LYJRCC in copy) informing of the completion of the rescue.
07:05
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of the wooden boat in the Maltese SRR: 67 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.43333
Longitude: 012.41667
05:34
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC informing that MTRCC confirmed by phone that the Inmarsat distress case is the same as the Alarm Phone one. Ocean Viking informs that has visual on the overcrowded wooden boat and is going to launch her Rhibs.
04:26
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC recapping events.
02:46
Ocean Viking calls all Libyan phone numbers indicated on the Inmarsat text message. None answers.
July 3, 2021
21:06
Ocean Viking informs by email LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) of the completion of the rescue
20:55
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a fibreglass boat in distress in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region: 21 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.133333
Longitude: 012.06
20:43
Ocean Viking informs via VHF the Tunisian Navy ship of the imminent rescue.
20:22
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) informing that Ocean Viking is launching rescue boats to investigate.
20:01
Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy)informing that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the distress position.
01:03
In response to the Ocean Viking’s request for a Place of Safety, MTRCC sends an email to Ocean Viking denying responsibility for the rescues of the 44 survivors onboard.
July 2, 2021
20:13
Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety for the 44 survivors rescued in the Maltese SRR via email to MTRCC (with ITRCC in copy).
18:00
Colibri2 (Pilotes Volontaires) informs Ocean Viking via VHF of the interception of the first distress case by the LYCG.
July 1, 2021
20:33
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress: 14 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.69167
Longitude: 012.015
19:52
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC of her readiness to proceed to the assistance of the boat in distress by email (with ITMRCC in copy).
18:17
Ocean Viking informs MT RCC of the completion of the rescue by email (with LYJRCC and IT MRCC in copy).
18:06
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of a wooden boat in distress: 30 survivors are safely brought onboard.
Latitude: 34.41733
Longitude: 12.03767
16:22
Ocean Viking sends an email to MT RCC reiterating that LYCG patrol vessel has left the area and informing that Ocean Viking is going to proceed to the assistance of the boat in distress.
16:19
Ocean Viking calls MT RCC informing that LYCG patrol vessel has left the area.
15:42
Ocean Viking calls RCC MALTA seeking coordination and informs of the presence of the Libyan coastguard in Maltese SRR.
13:47
Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli via email (in copy MT RCC and IT MRCC) of her proceeding towards the distress position.
April 27, 2021
15:16
Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and requests a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with all relevant authorities in copy.
12:30
All 3 RHIBs are recovered.
12:05
Ocean Viking informs all relevant authorities of completion of rescue.
11:45
The rescue is complete. 236 survivors are safely recovered onboard Ocean Viking from two rubber boats.
Latitude: 33.334722
Longitude: 12.6175
10:15
The evacuation of survivors from the first boat in distress to the Ocean Viking starts.
09:21
Ocean Viking informs all relevant authorities of the distress situation of the two rubber boats.
08:57
Ocean Viking establishes visual contact with two rubber boats in distress. 3 RHIBs are launched to assess the situation.
April 22, 2021
April 7, 2021
March 23, 2021
20:10
Disembarkation of 116 survivors in Augusta, Italy, is completed.
17:24
Disembarkation of survivors starts in Augusta, Italy.
March 22, 2021
March 21, 2021
March 20, 2021
12:20
SEABIRD calls Ocean Viking on VHF and informs no other boats in distress have been spotted by the aircraft in the area.
11:36
Ocean Viking’s RHIBs Easy 1 and Easy 2 are recovered. Ocean Viking resumes patrol.
10:18
Distribution of lifejackets is finished. Evacuation of shipwrecked persons to Ocean Viking starts.
09:28
Ocean Viking contacts LYJRCC via satellite phone to report the situation and informs that she is proceeding to the assistance of the persons in distress as per international maritime law.
09:23
SEABIRD aircraft overflies the rubber boat and calls Ocean Viking on VHF.
09:18
Ocean Viking alters her course and increases speed heading towards the reported distress position of Case AP116 alerted to by Alarm Phone.
March 19, 2021
March 18, 2021
09:15
Libyan coastguard patrol vessel 658 instructs Ocean Viking to alter her course and head North.
08:23
GACS patrol vessel P-301 evacuates the last person from the fibreglass boat. The boat is towed by GACS patrol vessel P-301.
08:10
Ocean Viking recovers RHIBs Easy1 and Easy2.
06:43
Ocean Viking acknowledges the GACS patrol vessel’s message via VHF and alters course to provide assistance to the fibreglass boat.
February 9, 2021
13:36
The disembarkation of all survivors onboard Ocean Viking is complete.
February 8, 2021
February 7, 2021
19:32
Ocean Viking drops anchor in the harbour of Augusta, Sicily.
12:56
Italian MRCC informs Ocean Viking by phone of the designation of Augusta, Sicily, as a Place of Safety.
February 6, 2021
February 5, 2021
10:47
Life jacket distribution starts.
08:24
Life jackets distribution starts.
06:53
Ocean Viking establishes visual on a potential distress case.
February 4, 2021
12:38
Life jackets distribution starts.
12:15
Ocean Viking launches two RHIBS and rafts.
12:01
Ocean Viking establishes visual contact with the reported distress case.
06:35
Ocean Viking launches RHIBs.
06:35
Ocean Viking launches RHIBs for further investigation.
February 3, 2021
January 26, 2021
13:24
All survivors disembarked in Augusta, Sicily.
January 25, 2021
14:30
Upon visit on board of the USMAF medical team, Ocean Viking is allowed ‘Free Pratique’ by the harbour health authorities.
January 24, 2021
16:20
Italian MRCC informs Ocean Viking by phone of the designation of Augusta, Sicily, as a PoS.
January 23, 2021
11:37
ITMRCC contacts Ocean Viking by phone and gives authorisation for the MEDEVAC.
11:31
ITMRCC contacts CIRM (Italian Rescue Centre Telemedical Maritime Advice Service) for assessment of the medical case.
January 22, 2021
09:28
Ocean Viking is heading towards the last known position of the third reported distress case.
08:58
Ocean Viking completes the rescue of 149 survivors, approx. 37 NM from the Libyan coast.
Latitude: 33.484000
Longitude: 012.986500
06:45
Ocean Viking informs authorities on the launching of RHIBs for further assessment.
January 21, 2021
13:00
Ocean Viking is heading towards the last known position of the third distress case sent by Alarm Phone.
12:56
Ocean Viking informs the LYJRCC (with ITMRCC, MTJRCC and Alarm Phone in copy) of the completion of the rescue.
12:14
All RHIBs are recovered onboard Ocean Viking.
10:12
Distribution of life-jackets starts
January 20, 2021
July 8, 2020
18:57
Health autorities informs Ocean Viking that the results of the Covid-19 tests for the 180 survivors are negative
July 7, 2020
10:40
Ocean Viking drops anchor and starts quarantine
09:15
Harbour master instructs Ocean Viking to proceed to anchorage area for a 14-day quarantine.
03:12
All 180 survivors have disembarked from Ocean Viking
July 6, 2020
23:38
The 180 survivors start disembarking from Ocean Viking
22:40
Ocean Viking is moored in Porto Empedocle port
20:40
The Pilot is off Ocean Viking
20:28
Harbour master informs the Ocean Viking of a 14-day quarantine for the ship after disembarkation
20:00
The Ocean Viking is standing by a few meters from the berth
19:29
The pilot is onboard Ocean Viking.
18:09
Harbour master informs of pilot arrival time and that the results of the Covid-19 tests are awaited before proceeding with disembarkation
15:51
Ocean Viking sends the medical report from the doctor on board
14:16
Health autorities requests Ocean Viking to send the health report of the survivors
07:40
Ocean Viking drops anchor
06:55
Port control instructs Ocean Viking to drop anchor
July 5, 2020
15:25
Italian MRCC assigns Porto Empedocle as a PoS for the 180 survivors
13:40
The Italian medical team is off Ocean Viking.
13:25
Covid-19 tests are completed.
12:05
Covid-19 tests begin.
11:29
The Italian medical team arrives onboard Ocean Viking to perform the Covid-19 tests for the 180 survivors.
00:53
Pozzallo Harbour Master informs Ocean Viking of transfer of medical team to perform Covid-19 tests on Ocean Viking and request an update of situation on board every 3 hours
July 4, 2020
18:24
Ocean Viking requests advice from the Norwegian Flag State regarding safety issues on board
12:45
A medical team from Pozzallo is onboard Ocean Viking.
July 3, 2020
23:54
ITMRCC relays the email reiterating the nature and the declaration of the State of Emergency on Ocean Viking to French and Norwegian authorities
22:30
Ocean Viking reiterates the nature and the declaration of the State of Emergency onboard from 15h55 to ITMRCC
19:28
Ocean Viking reiterates the nature and the declaration of the State of Emergency onboard from 15h55 to ITMRCC
18:52
Ocean Viking requests that the Doctor sent by the Italian authorities comes onboard as soon as possible
18:33
Ocean Viking informs ITMRCC that the vessel is still standing by and that the situation onboard remains very tense
17:17
Ocean Viking informs ITMRCC that the vessel is standing by to receive the Doctor who has requested to come onboard
15:50
The CIRM (Italian Rescue Centre Telemedical Maritime Advice Service) emails Ocean Viking informing that they cannot handle the request for a medical evacuation of 44 survivors
July 2, 2020
12:10
Two survivors recovered on the Ocean Viking
June 30, 2020
23:56
Rescue completed: all 16 survivors are on the Ocean Viking
Latitude: 34.881667
Longitude: 12.320000
23:34
RHIBs report that boat in distress is very low on fuel, men, women and children on board are not equipped with life-saving appliances and requesting assistance
23:34
In a phone call, MTRCC grants permission to Ocean Viking to proceed with the rescue
23:07
Ocean Viking launches second RHIB
23:01
Ocean Viking calls MTRCC to ask for instructions. MTRCC asks Ocean Viking to carry out assessment
23:00
Ocean Viking launches first RHIB
22:30
Ocean Viking informs MTRCC via phone that the Rescue team is going to investigate the potential distress case. Maltese Maritime Patrol Aircraft is circling over target
22:20
Possible target is visible on Ocean Viking’s radar
19:40
MTRCC calls Ocean Viking requesting engagement in search operation for potential distress case alerted by Moonbird
18:50
Ocean Viking receives an email from Moonbird with MTRCC in copy informing Ocean Viking of a distress case in her proximity
18:10
Rescue completed: all 47 survivors are on the Ocean Viking
Latitude: 35.0172222
Longitude: 12.33361111111111
11:49
Ocean Viking increases speed after receiving reports of medical emergencies on boat in distress from Alarm Phone and informs ITMRCC and MTJRCC
08:15
Ocean Viking is in copy of an email sent by Alarm Phone to ITMRCC and MTJRCC, informing of a wooden boat in distress with approx. 50 people in position 35°0.085’N 12°18.441E
June 27, 2020
13:15
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTJRCC with Maritime Incident Reports (MIR) and asks for a Place of Safety
June 26, 2020
23:50
Ocean Viking alters her course and leaves the area.
23:18
Ocean Viking overhears M/V Mare Jonio’s VHF call to LYCG asking to confirm rescue and dead bodies. LYCG answer they have rescued more than 70 people and that the situation is under control.
22:00
Ocean Viking is 46.5 NM from the target, proceeding at a speed of 12.3 kn.
21:29
Ocean Viking calls M/V Mare Jonio asking for updated information about the distress case. M/V Mare Jonio sees LYCG patrol vessel on the radar.
21:24
Ocean Viking calls ITMRCC asking for updated information about the distress case. ITMRCC’s answer is to contact Libyan coastguard
20:51
Ocean Viking overhears M/V Mare Jonio’s attempt to contact Libyan coastguard via VHF, no answer
18:12
Ocean Viking is copied in an email from Alarm Phone to LYJRCC asking to confirm launch of SAR operation by LYJRCC and informing about report of newborn baby onboard the boat in distress
16:24
Ocean Viking is copied in an email from M/V Mare Jonio informing that she is proceeding towards the boat in distress (ETA: 23:30CEST)
16:15
Ocean Viking is copied in an email from Alarm Phone to ITMRCC about report of 8 deceased people onboard the boat in distress
13:19
Ocean Viking informs via email, LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC that she will proceed towards reported boat in distress (ETA: 00:00Zulu)
12:45
Ocean Viking calls ITMRCC to inform she will proceed towards reported boat in distress
12:22
Ocean Viking is copied in an email from Alarm Phone to ITMRCC, MTJRCC and LYJRCC informing about a potential boat in distress in Libyan SRR
09:28
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTJRCC with Maritime Incident Reports (MIR) to request a Place of Safety for the 118 survivors
June 25, 2020
18:25
Rescue completed: all 67 survivors are on the Ocean Viking
Latitude: 34.687167
Longitude: 012.216667
12:05
Rescue completed: all 51 survivors are on the Ocean Viking
Latitude: 35.253000
Longitude: 012.403333
February 23, 2020
February 22, 2020
February 21, 2020
February 20, 2020
February 19, 2020
12:45
The Ocean Viking informs authorities and other assets of rescue completion
Latitude: 33.722
Longitude: 12.708
February 18, 2020
17:41
The Ocean Viking completes the rescue of 98 survivors and informs authorities
Latitude: 33.533
Longitude: 12.350