Ocean Viking sends email to LYJRCC to report the situation and inform that her RHIBs are proceeding with the evacuation of the persons in distress to Ocean Viking.

SUBJECT: SAR 20.03.2021 – Distress phase (– case AP116)

Follow-up from below email

Dear Sirs/Madams,

Please be informed that it has been ascertained the distress phase for this
SAR case (AP116).

Please be informed that, in accordance with the duty to render assistance to
any person in danger of being lost at sea, as stipulated by the relevant
International Maritime Conventions, MV Ocean Viking is therefore proceeding
with the evacuation of the persons in distress from the rubber boat.

MV Ocean Viking will keep competent RCC duly informed.

Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Best regards

Bridge

Ocean Viking