Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC (copying ITMRCC, MTJRCC and EUNAVFOR MED) by email about possible distress situation and that 2 RHIB will be launched:
” … while Ocean Viking was proceeding north Ocean Viking spotted a rubber boat in the water, possibly in distress
The boat seems to be overcrowded and people have no lifejackets.
Ocean Viking position: 33°16.5’N 013°47.2’E
Ocean Viking is going to launch our RHIBs and investigate and start stabilisation.
We will keep you updated“