Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, copying ITMRCC and MTJRCC, to inform of rescue completion:
” … Please be advised that Ocean Viking found the wooden boat. Due to the sever overcrowding and problems with stability the rescue was started immediately. We will send a full rescue report as soon as possible. The medical team is currently taking care of the survivors. Right now there are no emergency cases.“
Legal reference:
It’s part of the duties of the Master to inform the RCC responsible for the SRR about the evolution of the situation : “keep the RCC informed about conditions, assistance needed, and actions taken or planned for the survivors (see paragraph 6.10 regarding other information the RCC may wish to obtain);” (Source: MSC 167(78) )
