Ocean Viking is in copy of an email sent by Colibri 2 aircraft (Pilotes Volontaires) to ITMRCC and RCC Malta, alerting to another boat in distress.

“Reported position of the boat in distress: 33°34’N / 12°28’E as of 07:55Z. Wooden boat with approx. 20 persons on board. Urgent assistance required: potential distress case, may need assistance at any time.”

Ocean Viking in position 33 31.8 N 011 55.3 E