Ocean Viking in position 33 35.0N 013 55.6E

The Libyan patrol vessel expresses its intention to intercept the boat in distress. Ocean Viking calls MT RCC by phone, but neither instructions nor coordination were provided.

Ocean Viking informs the LYCG that she is in capacity to perform the rescue operation of the people onboard the wooden boat in distress, including people with disabilities, in a safe way. LYCG refuses.

Libyan JRCC assumes coordination of SAR event in email to Aquarius and orders Aquarius to procede to transfer all rescued people to Libyan Coast Guard patrol boat.

“As Libyan authority I assume coordination of event in subject.

I will intervene with a patrol boat, in order to take immigrants. I order to you to sail along coastline to Zawia for a rendez vous  with a patrol boat, in PSN 33°00N 012°40E

Regards”