Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy) informing that Seabird aircraft (Sea-Watch) reported the interception of the boat in distress by the Libyan Coast Guard.
Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with LYJRCC and MTJRCC in copy, requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 294 survivors remaining onboard.
LCG Patrol Boat 656 calls Ocean Viking on VHF Channel 16 asking to keep a safe distance from the scene. Ocean Viking witnesses the second interception.
Ocean Viking receives an email from Colibri 2 (Pilotes Volontaires) reporting that the second distress case is being intercepted by the LCG patrol vessel.
Ocean Viking receives an email from Colibri 2 (Pilotes Volontaires) confirming that the first distress case has been intercepted by the LCG patrol vessel and that the second distress case still requires assistance.
Ocean Viking reminds to Patrol Boat 656 that she is able to provide assistance and medical support in case of need. After completing the interception of the first wooden boat, the LCG Patrol Boat is observed heading at high speed towards the second wooden boat.
Ocean Viking in position 33 36.8 N 012 26.0 E
While proceeding towards the two wooden boats, Ocean Viking observes a LCG patrol vessel heading to the same area at high speed.
Patrol Boat 656 calls Ocean Viking on VHFChannel 16 to inform that they are the OSC and they will take care about the two cases; Ocean Viking informs the Patrol Boat 656 that she is able to provide assistance and medical support in case of need.
Ocean Viking approaches the empty burning wreck of the second distress case.