Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (copying ITMRCCMTJRCC and EUNAVFOR MED) about the situation and intention to investigate:

” … At 0950Z Ocean Viking spotted a rubber boat in the water, possibly in distress. The boat is overcrowded and people have no lifejacket … “

” … Ocean Viking is going to launch our RHIBs and investigate

We will keep you updated …”