Ocean Viking sends a “notice of readiness for SAR operations” to Libyan JRCC

Upon entering the Libyan Search and Rescue Region, Ocean Viking sends a “notice of readiness for SAR operations” to the Libyan JRCC, copying the Italian MRCC, the Maltese MRCC and EUNAVFOR Med.

” … MV Ocean Viking declares readiness for SAR operations in the Central Mediterranean Sea, South of Lampedusa and Malta, outside of Libyan Territorial Waters.   
Actual position: 34°36.0’ N  014°31.8’ E   
Proceeding with COG 200°  SOG 10.5 kts, remaining in international water at all times.“