ONBOARD SOS MEDITERRANEE Activities and observations of our rescue ship in the Central Mediterranean
November 11, 2023
11:52

Ocean Viking contacts ITMRCC via satellite phone to inform on the distress situation and on the impossibility to understand instructions from Tripoli JRCC due to a language barrier.

11:43

Ocean Viking contacts Tripoli JRCC via satellite phone to inform on the distress situation and on the capability of Ocean Viking to render assistance to the distress case. Communication with Tripoli JRCC is hampered due to a language barrier.

11:35

Ocean Viking (in position 34 11.4 N 013 22.3 E) emails Tripoli JRR and ITMRCC to inform on the distress situation, and notes Ocean Viking’s duty to render assistance to persons in distress at sea as per applicable International Law.

03:57

Ocean Viking contacts ITMRCC via satellite phone to seek for clarification on the instructions. ITMRCC says that Tripoli JRCC is coordinating the rescue. If Ocean Viking assistance is requested by coordinating authorities Ocean Viking can proceed to distress case.

03:50

Ocean Viking reduces it speed to drift waiting for clear instructions from Tripoli JRCC to her offer of assistance to person in distress at sea.

03:37

Ocean Viking tries in multiple occasions to obtain clear instructions from Tripoli JRCC, to no avail.

03:33

Ocean Viking contacts ITMRCC via satellite phone to report on the situation. ITMRCC informs Ocean Viking that distress case is inside Libyan SRR and requires Ocean Viking to contact Tripoli JRCC to ask for coordination to proceed towards the distress case. If Tripoli JRCC requests Ocean Viking’s assistance with the distress case the vessel will be temporarily relived of its obligation to proceed towards assigned Port of Safety with maximum sustainable speed and most direct course.

03:24

Ocean Viking (in position 33 39 N 012 48 E) emails Tripoli JRCC and ITMRCC to report on the distress situation and inform of Ocean Viking’s capability to assist with the rescue of the people in distress with best Estimated Time of Arrival to last known position at 04h20 UTC. No answer was received.

00:49

Ocean Viking (in position 33 37 N 012 33 E) emails Tripoli JRCC to inform that Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the persons in distress.

00:23

Ocean Viking (in position 33 37 N 012 33 E) emails Tripoli JRCC to update about the assessment and to inform Ocean Viking will proceed to the assistance of the people in distress.

00:17

Ocean Viking emails Tripoli JRCC to report about the distress situation and to inform that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the target (about 3NM away) ready to provide assistance.

October 24, 2023
15:25

Ocean Viking informs RCC Malta and ITMRCC of its intention to proceed towards the distress case spotted by Seabird 2.

12:08

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone Tripoli JRCC to report on the situation. No Answer.

September 10, 2023
12:07

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

12:06

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

11:40

Ocean Viking tries to reach via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

11:39

Ocean Viking tries to reach via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

08:58

Ocean Viking emails LYJRCC to inform the recovery operation has been completed, that complete information will be sent with Maritime Incident Report and to request a Place of Safety to promptly disembark all 68 survivors.

07:28

Ocean Viking email LYJRCC to update on the situation and to inform that Ocean Viking RHIBs are going to be launched for closer assessment and will inform of observations and actions undertaken.

05:56

Ocean Viking emails LYJRCC to inform that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the distress case about 13NM away, ready to provide first assistance.

03:02

Ocean Viking is ready to provide first assistance, and emails LYJRCC to ask for their SAR action plan.

August 24, 2023
14:37

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MTRCC, ITMRCC in CC) to report about the situation and to ask for intructions.

14:10

Libyan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel, Fezzan 658 grants authorization to recover the persons in distress.

14:01

Libyan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel, Fezzan 658, starts to move away from the scene without giving any instructions.

14:00

Libyan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel, Fezzan 658, arrives on site and stops 1 NM away from Ocean Viking.

13:42

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MTRCC, ITMRCC in CC) to report above situation.

12:50

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MTRCC, ITMRCC in CC) to report above situation and to inform that rescue boats are going to be launched for closer assessment.

12:46

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No Answer.

12:34

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MTRCC, ITMRC in CC) to inform of Ocean Viking response to the alert and request Rescue Coordination Centres to provide SAR action plan.

12:24

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

12:23

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Sat Phone. No answer.

12:23

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

11:44

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC to report completion of survivors recovery and request a Place of Safety.

11:19

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to inform about the situation. No answer.

10:48

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MTRCC, IMRCC in CC) to report RHIBs assessment and initiation of recovery of the persons in distress.

10:35

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MTRCC, ITMRCC in CC) to report above situation.

10:32

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

10:31

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

10:08

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (MRCC, ITMRCC in CC) to report above situation.

09:54

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone LYJRCC. No answer.

August 10, 2023
09:37

Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Tripoli to inform about the completion of the recovery of survivors and request a PoS. 

09:27

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli to inform about the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not give further instructions.

09:27

Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli to report the assessment of the situation and the ascertained distress phase.  

09:07

Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli the assessment. 

09:07

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli to inform about the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not give further instructions. 

08:49

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Sat Phone. No answer.

July 7, 2023
16:00

Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli and ITMRCC, with MTRCC in copy, to inform that Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the 11 persons in distress. Ocean Viking requests a Place of Safety to promptly disembark all 57 survivors who are currently on board.

15:25

Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli, ITMRCC and concerned maritime authorities, that the boat has been located and reports the assessment, confirming the distress situation. Ocean Viking also informs that, as confirmed with LYCG patrol vessel in the vicinity, rescue operation is going to be launched. 

14:00

Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC, MTRCC in copy, that the aircraft (TD 95) called MV Ocean Viking on VHF CH16 to ask for confirmation of Ocean Viking to render assistance to the distress case, Ocean Viking replied with an affirmative ETA at 1500.

13:07

Ocean Viking informs via email JCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC, and MTRCC in copy, about the mayday relay and that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the mayday relay position, 20 NM away.

13:00

Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC, and MTRCC in copy, informing that Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the persons in distress and requests the assignment of a Place of Safety to promptly disembark all 42 survivors.

11:05

Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC, MTRCC in copy, of the second distress alert received and that she is proceeding towards the first distress case (DC1084), about 13 NM away.

June 27, 2023
16:35

Ocean Viking emails Tripoli JRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, informing that Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the persons in distress.

16:11

A Libyan patrol vessel approachs at distance, calling Ocean Viking on VHF Channel 16. Ocean Viking replies to the call but the communication is unclear. The patrol vessel remains at about 4nm from the rescue scene.

15:15

Libyan Coastguard calls Ocean Viking on VHF Channel 16 several times. They do not answer Ocean Viking’s acknowledgement.

15:03

Libyan Coastguard calls Ocean Viking on VHF Channel 16 several times. They never answer to Ocean Viking’s acknowledgement.

13:38

MV Ocean Viking emails Tripoli JRCC (ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) to report the situation.

13:04

MV Ocean Viking emails Tripoli JRCC (ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) to report the reception of a distress alert and to inform that MV Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the target (about 40 Nm away) ready to provide first assistance.

June 26, 2023
15:23

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. Automatic reply: call again later.

15:23

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

15:22

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

15:21

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

15:19

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

15:18

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

15:17

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

15:15

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

13:59

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

13:57

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

13:56

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. The phone number is inactive.

13:53

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

11:13

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. No answer.

March 25, 2023
09:58

Ocean Viking maneuvering towards direction 034 with 11.7Kts. Ocean Viking crew has not been injured during the gun shots. Seabird 2 still flying on scene of distress case.

09:55

LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 contacts Ocean Viking on VHF ch16 in Arabic language ordering to sail to 034 direction, declaring Ocean Viking was in ‘Libyan waters’ despite current position being in international waters (36NM NE of Tripoli). Ocean Viking increases speed and replies, in Arabic, to LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 via VHF ch16 to keep clear as leaving the area.

09:53

Ocean Viking calls multiple times LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16 in English and in Arabic to ask to stop shooting and to inform that Ocean Viking is leaving the area. No Answer.

09:48

Ocean Viking calls LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16 to ask for its intention and inform that the boat in distress has a sponson that is deflating and need to be rescued without delay. No Answer.

09:45

Ocean Viking continues to call multiple times LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16. No Answer.

09:40

Ocean Viking continues to call LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16. No Answer.

09:33

Ocean Viking continues to call LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16. No Answer.

09:29

Ocean Viking calls LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 on VHF ch16 in English and in Arabic multiple times. No Answer.

09:15

Ocean Viking as a visual on a LYCG Patrol Vessel 656 sailing high speed towards the boat in distress.

February 14, 2023
09:25

Ocean Viking sends a MIR and a request for a Place of Safety for the 84 survivors onboard via email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.

08:19

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, informing of the completion of the recovery operation and requests for a Place of Safety.

07:14

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone. No Answer.

06:50

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.

06:48

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite Phone. The line cuts.

January 25, 2023
14:37

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC via email, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, of the completion of the evacuation.

14:15

All 95 survivors are evacuated on board Ocean Viking. Recovering of the RHIBS impossible due to Libyan Patrol Vessel 660 high speed manoeuvres, generating big waves.

14:00

All survivors are evacuated on board Ocean Viking’s three RHIBs. Disembarkation of survivors on Ocean Viking not possible due to Patrol Vessel 660 presence on Ocean Viking starboard side.

13:35

Libyan patrol vessel 660 arrives on scene. Ocean Viking establishes VHF 16 communication to inform about her capacity to perform the rescue and safely recover everyone.

13:17

Ocean Viking calls the LYJRCC. No answer.

11:26

Ocean Viking calles LYJRCC via Sat Phone. No answer.

11:04

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to report the distress alert by phone. No answer.

09:10

Ocean Viking is in copy of an email sent by Geo Barents to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC informing of the completion of the evacuation of 67 people (boat in distress alerted to by Alarm Phone at 07:01am)

January 7, 2023
07:51

Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli, ITMRCC and MTMRCC that the rescue is completed.

October 25, 2022
13:13

Ocean Viking tries to contact JRCC Tripoli by Sat phone to report the assessment of the distress situation, with no avail.

12:45

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone JRCC Tripoli to relay about the distress alert. The Officer copies the information.

10:43

Ocean Viking calls via Sat Phone JRCC Tripoli to inform about the distress case. The operator could not copy because of broken communication and ask to send an email.

October 23, 2022
October 22, 2022
02:05

Ocean Viking tries to call JRCC Tripoli via Sat Phone, with no avail.

October 21, 2022
August 26, 2022
15:50

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC, with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy, requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety for all 212 survivors onboard.

August 25, 2022
14:48

Ocean Viking informs by email the LYJRCC Tripoli about the completion of the rescue.

14:25

Ocean Viking reports by email to LYJRCC Tripoli about the intention to perform the rescue.

12:15

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC Tripoli about the intention to proceed towards the target.

05:28

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC by email of the retrieval completion.

04:40

Ocean Viking reports by email to JRCC Tripoli about the intention to perform the rescue.

August 24, 2022
July 28, 2022
July 27, 2022
July 26, 2022
July 25, 2022
21:57

Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, with LYJRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescues and to request a place of safety.

17:58

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescues and to request a place of safety.

16:21

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.

15:19

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

15:15

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.

14:30

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.

13:05

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescue and to request a place of safety.

11:20

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

10:48

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

10:45

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. Officer in charge answers, copies all the information and aks to receive the information by email.

10:28

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.

10:18

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. An operator answers and copies all the information.

09:20

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.

July 24, 2022
22:30

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to report on the rescues and to request a place of safety.

19:40

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.

18:38

Patrol Boat from Libyan Costal Security P200 arrives on scene and establishes contact with MV Ocean Viking via the Channel 16 .

18:35

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

18:32

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.

18:00

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

17:00

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

16:30

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.

15:49

Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities alerting to a boat in distress. 

13:17

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

13:15

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Satellite Phone. No answer.

13:02

Ocean Viking sends an email to Tripoli JRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, to update about the situation.

13:00

Ocean Viking calls Tripoli JRCC via Sat Phone. No answer.

11:00

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC informing of the rescue completion.

09:58

Ocean Viking informs Libyan maritime authorities about the situation by email.

09:56

Ocean Viking contacts LYJRCC by satellite phone to report on the situation and her intention to perform the rescue. Authorities copy information and ask to report by email.

09:41

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC informing of the situation.

09:30

Ocean Viking informs via email the LYJRCC to inform about the open case.

09:20

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to ask updates about the case. Authorities copy the open case.

July 23, 2022
17:40

Ocean Viking spots via binoculars a Libyan coastguard patrol vessel with survivors onboard.

June 30, 2022
13:00

Libyan Cost Guard Patrol Vessel 656 arrives on the scene and establishes communication on ch.16/13 with the Ocean Viking bridge.

12:55

Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC to inform about the situation and her intention to perform the rescue.

12:45

Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC to update on the situation.

12:43

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite phone. No answer.

09:55

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC to inform them about the opened distress case.

09:50

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite phone. No answer.

09:11

Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to the relevant authorities alerting to a boat in distress with ~50 people on board. 

June 27, 2022
11:21

Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to MTRCC with ITMRCC and LYJRCC in copy.

June 26, 2022
19:28

Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.

16:18

Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC to update about the situation.

15:21

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC to inform about the rescue.

15:18

Ocean Viking calls the LYJRCC to report on the situation. No answer.

15:02

Ocean Viking emails LYJRCC to update about the situation.

14:10

Ocean Viking informs via email LYJRCC about the situation.

14:06

Ocean Viking calls the LYJRCC. The communication is broken.

June 25, 2022
16:32

Ocean Viking sends an email to the LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC to update on the situation.

14:38

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via Satellite phone. No answer.

June 24, 2022
18:28

Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.

17:04

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC informing of the rescue completion.

16:31

Ocean Viking informs via email JRCC Tripoli about her intention to perform the rescue.

16:30

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC to report on the situation. No answer.

16:22

Ocean Viking informs Libyan maritime authorities about the situation.

May 27, 2022
10:03

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.

May 26, 2022
11:56

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.

May 25, 2022
10:51

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.

May 24, 2022
11:13

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC and MTRCC requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitating a prompt disembarkation of all 296 survivors onboard.

May 22, 2022
22:49

Ocean Viking requests a Place of Safety for the 233 survivors onboard, via email sent to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.

May 19, 2022
15:20

Ocean Viking requests a Place of Safety for the 158 survivors onboard, via email sent to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.

May 4, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 2, 2022
May 1, 2022
April 30, 2022
April 29, 2022
April 28, 2022
April 27, 2022
05:52

Ocean Viking send an email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, informing of the rescue completion.

04:57

Ocean Viking informs maritime authorities about her intention to proceed towards the target.

April 26, 2022
21:27

Ocean Viking send an email to LYJRCC, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, informing of the rescue completion.

19:35

Ocean Viking has visual contact with the rubber boat, launches rhibs to assess the situation and informes maritime authorities via email.

April 25, 2022
07:54

Ocean Viking acknowledges the message by email and informs the maritime authorities about her intention to proceed towards the target.

07:42

Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from Alarm Phone to LYJRCC alerting to a boat in distress.

April 24, 2022
11:59

Ocean Viking informs via email JRCC Tripoli that she is proceeding towards the distress position. No reply.

March 25, 2022
22:24

Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety for the survivors onboard to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.

18:52

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, informing of the completion of the rescue. 

14:52

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, alerting to the distress case and informing that she will provide immediate assistance.

14:31

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, informing of visual contact with a rubber boat possibly in distress.

14:00

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, informing that she is proceeding toward the reported distress position.

13:50

Ocean Viking tries to call LYJRCC via satellite phone, no answer.

March 24, 2022
12:08

Ocean Viking sends a Maritime Incident Report and request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy.

10:49

Ocean Viking informs by email JRCC Tripoli about the completion of the rescue.

10:16

Ocean Viking informs JRCC via email, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, to inform about the situation.

09:58

Ocean Viking informs JRCC via email, with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy, of the potential distress case and intention to launch the RHIBS to investigate.

09:45

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.

February 14, 2022
16:40

Ocean Viking sends a request for a Place of Safety to LYJRCC with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.

12:53

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of the rescue completion via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.

12:20

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of the distress case in need of urgent assistance via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy.

12:13

Ocean Viking contacts LYJRCC via Sat phone to report the distress situation. No English speaker. LYJRCC requests information via email.

12:00

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC of her visual on potential distress case via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy and on her intention to investigate further.

11:38

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC via email, with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy, of her altered course towards the reported distress position.

December 17, 2021
09:48

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.

08:31

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli. One Arabic speaker answers, no information given.

06:23

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, no answer.

December 16, 2021
19:56

Ocean Viking emails JRCC Tripoli, with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy, requesting information on the case, to no avail.

19:45

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli, duty officer not available.

13:00

Ocean Viking acknowledges the message and proceeds towards the boat in distress. Ocean Viking tried to call JRCC Tripoli three times to get information on the case, to no avail.

07:36

Ocean Viking informs by email JRCC Tripoli about the completion of the rescue.

September 19, 2021
10:20

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.

08:55

Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy) to report completion of rescue operation.

07:56

Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy) that the assessed wooden boat requires immediate assistance.

07:50

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.

07:40

Ocean Viking sends a situation report about the distress case to JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy).

07:31

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to inform about the distress case. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone

September 18, 2021
12:35

Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Tripoli (with ITMRCC and RCC Malta in copy) to report completion of rescue operation.

11:55

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the situation. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.

10:58

Ocean Viking informs JRCC Tripoli via email (in copy MT RCC and IT MRCC) of her proceeding towards the distress position.

10:32

Ocean Viking calls JRCC Tripoli via Satellite Phone to report the distress case. JRCC Tripoli does not answer the phone.

August 7, 2021
11:35

Ocean Viking sends a sixth request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 449 survivors.

August 6, 2021
11:30

Ocean Viking sends a fifth request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 550 survivors.

August 5, 2021
11:32

Ocean Viking sends a fourth request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 553 survivors.

August 4, 2021
11:21

Ocean Viking sends a request to ITMRCC (with MTRCC, LYJRCC and TNMRCC in copy) requesting assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all remaining 553 survivors.

August 1, 2021
19:24

Ocean Viking sends an email to MTRCC, TNMRCC and LYJRCC (with ITMRCC in copy) requesting a Place of Safety for the 555 survivors onboard.

July 31, 2021
11:18

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) requesting the designation of a Place of Safety for the 57 rescued persons.

08:49

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC) informing of the rescue completion.

07:30

The Ocean Viking launches two RHIBs. A GACS patrol vessel arrives on scene.

July 7, 2021
11:26

Ocean Viking sends a request for assistance in finding a Place of Safety for the 572 survivors onboard by email to ITMRCC (with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy).

July 6, 2021
13:41

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC (with MTRCC and LYJRCC in copy) requesting for assistance in finding a Place of Safety and facilitate a prompt disembarkation of all 572 survivors.

July 5, 2021
11:32

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC and MTRCC (with ITMRCC in copy) requesting a Place of Safety for the 572 survivors onboard.

10:11

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC and ITMRCC in copy) informing of the completion of the rescue.

July 4, 2021
21:55

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC, ITMRCC and Pilotes Volontaires in copy) informing that she has target on radar with speed and course corresponding to the distress case and will launch her Rhibs for further investigation.

18:07

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with MTRCC, ITMRCC and Pilotes Volontaires in copy) informing that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the distress position.

05:34

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC informing that MTRCC confirmed by phone that the Inmarsat distress case is the same as the Alarm Phone one. Ocean Viking informs that has visual on the overcrowded wooden boat and is going to launch her Rhibs.

04:26

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC recapping events.

02:46

Ocean Viking calls all Libyan phone numbers indicated on the Inmarsat text message. None answers.

July 3, 2021
21:06

Ocean Viking informs by email LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy) of the completion of the rescue

20:01

Ocean Viking sends an email to LYJRCC (with ITMRCC and MTRCC in copy)informing that Ocean Viking is proceeding towards the distress position.

July 2, 2021
July 1, 2021
18:17

Ocean Viking informs MT RCC of the completion of the rescue by email (with LYJRCC and IT MRCC in copy).

15:42

Ocean Viking calls RCC MALTA seeking coordination and informs of the presence of the Libyan coastguard in Maltese SRR.

April 25, 2021
13:02

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC via satellite phone to ask for further information about the distress case. LYJRCC has no information on the case.

10:33

Ocean Viking is in copy of an email from LYJRCC to Alarm Phone. LYJRCC acknowledges the distress message and assumes coordination of the SAR operation.

April 22, 2021
13:50

M/V AIK leaves the scene and communicates via VHF CH 16 that Libyan Coast Guard patrol vessel UBARI is the coordinator, meanwhile M/T VS LISBETH left the area.

April 21, 2021
January 21, 2021
June 26, 2020
18:12

Ocean Viking is copied in an email from Alarm Phone to LYJRCC asking to confirm launch of SAR operation by LYJRCC and informing about report of newborn baby onboard the boat in distress

13:19

Ocean Viking informs via email, LYJRCC, ITMRCC and MTRCC that she will proceed towards reported boat in distress (ETA: 00:00Zulu)

February 22, 2020
February 21, 2020
February 19, 2020
February 18, 2020
February 17, 2020
January 27, 2020
January 26, 2020
14:36

Libyan Coast Guard replied to the previous email informing they do not have a current possibility for any rescue operation

January 25, 2020
05:15

Ocean Viking informs by email LYJRCC (copying ITMRCC, RCCMALTA, EUNAVFOR MED and AlarmPhone) about rescue completion.

January 24, 2020
09:34

Ocean Viking receives an email from LYJRCC designating Tripoli (Libya) as Place of Safety

05:36

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC (with ITMRCC, RCCMALTA, EUNAVFORMed, Alan Kurdi and AlarmPhone in copy) about rescue completion

03:33

Ocean Viking informs LYJRCC about the distress situation and that the occupants of the rubber boat will be recovered onto Ocean Viking

January 17, 2020
10:49

Libyan Maritimes Authorities answer TRIPOLI (Libya) as Place Of Safety

06:05

Ocean Viking informs by email the Join Rescue Coordination Center of Tripoli (with ITMRCC, RCCMALTA, EUNAVFORMed and AlarmPhone in copy) about rescue completion.

04:06

Ocean Viking informs by email to the Libyan Authorities about the distress situation and that the occupants of the blue wooden boat will be transferred onto Ocean Viking

02:46

Ocean Viking calls by phone to the 3 numbers of Libyan Join Rescue Coordination Center, but there was no answer

January 12, 2020
December 1, 2019
November 30, 2019
12:52

Attempt to call LNCG Fezzan, no information

12:48

Arabic-speaker onboard Ocean Viking calls LNCG Fezzan and exchange information

12:40

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC on four different numbers and receives no response

November 29, 2019
20:02

Call to the Italian MRCC seeking help to contact Libyan JRCC and information exchange on SAR events in the Maltese JRCC

19:58

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC on 5 different numbers, no reply

November 28, 2019
23:17

Ocean Viking sends MIR report to the Libyan JRCC

19:33

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC on four different numbers and receives no response

November 21, 2019
09:54

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC, no reply

00:37

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC, no reply

November 20, 2019
21:59

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC, no reply

21:50

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC, no reply

21:48

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC, no reply

18:25

Ocean Viking receives an email from LYJRCC designating Tripoli (Libya) as Place of Safety

11:16

Attempt to call the Libyan JRCC, no reply

10:45

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

08:38

An Arabic-speaker calls the Libyan JRCC and is told to call again in 30 mn due to problems with electricity

08:28

Call to the Libyan JRCC, Ocean Viking is told there is no English speaker available

November 19, 2019
16:33

Ocean Viking sends the MIR report to the Libyan JRCC

09:26

Attempt to call the Libyan Coast Guard on VHF channel 16, no reply

06:51

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

06:49

Libyan JRCC orders Ocean Viking to remain on standby

06:47

Libyan Coast Guard calls Ocean Viking on VHF, contact cannot be established

05:04

Ocean Viking forwards updated position to LYJRCC

04:35

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC on three different numbers and receives no response

November 13, 2019
October 20, 2019
21:10

Ocean Viking sends an email to MTJRCC and ITMRCC, copying Flag State and LYJRCC, to request a Place of Safety for the 104 survivors

October 18, 2019
19:43

Ocean Viking receives an email from LYJRCC designating Tripoli (Libya) as Place of Safety

October 13, 2019
21:30

Ocean Viking sends an email to MTJRCC and ITMRCC, copying LYJRCC and Flag State, to request a Place of Safety for the 176 survivors

15:21

Ocean Viking receives an email from JRCC Libya designating Tripoli (Libya) as Place of Safety.

09:50

Ocean Viking sends an email to JRCC Libya, copying ITMRCC and MTJRCC, to request a Place of Safety for the 74 survivors

October 12, 2019
17:51

Ocean Viking tries to call the Libyan JRCC but receives no response

17:50

Ocean Viking tries to call the Libyan JRCC but receives no response

17:49

Ocean Viking tries to call the Libyan JRCC but receives no response

October 8, 2019
October 3, 2019
00:37

Ocean Viking confirms to Libyan JRCC that it will proceed to distress area

September 8, 2019
14:57

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

14:55

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

14:37

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

14:36

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

14:35

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

14:34

The Ocean Viking informs the Libyan JRCC that it is deploying two RHIBs to assess the situation on the distress scene

13:29

The Ocean Viking informs again the Libyan JRCC of its new course

12:16

The Ocean Viking informs again the Libyan JRCC of its new course

11:15

The Ocean Viking informs the Libyan JRCC of its new course

06:58

VHF call to EUNAVFOR MED Spanish aircraft to seek information. The aircraft replies it did not spot anything.

September 7, 2019
23:39

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

23:38

Ocean Viking calls LYJRCC by SAT phone but receives no response

August 22, 2019
August 20, 2019
August 15, 2019
August 13, 2019
16:36

Ocean Viking calls Libyan JRCC by satellite phone informing about a potential boat in distress

August 12, 2019
16:22

Ocean viking calls Libyan JRCC by satellite phone but receives no response

13:06

Ocean viking calls Libyan JRCC by satellite phone but receives no response

August 11, 2019
10:37

Ocean viking calls Libyan JRCC by satellite phone but receives no response

August 10, 2019
August 9, 2019
18:57

Ocean Viking acknowledges Libyan JRCC’s email and informs it will contact competent authorities to request a place of safety

00:38

Ocean Viking calls Libyan JRCC by satellite phone and VHF but receives no response

August 8, 2019
23:30

Ocean Viking sends an email to Libyan JRCC, Italian MRCC and Maltese JRCC informing about search operations

22:15

Ocean Viking calls Libyan JRCC by satellite phone and receives no response

September 24, 2018
21:21

Aquarius calls JRCC Tripoli twice – no response

18:21

Aquarius calls JRCC Tripoli by phone on two different numbers – no response

02:59

Aquarius calls JRCC Tripoli – No response

September 23, 2018
02:59

Aquarius calls JRCC Tripoli – No response

02:36

Aquarius sends email to ITMRCC and JRCC Tripoli confirming that ITMRCC has been in contact with Patrol Boat Al Khifa

01:51

Aquarius sends email to ITMRCC and JRCC Tripoli informing them about the distress case and providing its coordinates

01:26

Aquarius calls JRCC Tripoli via Iridium – No response

01:25

Aquarius calls JRCC Tripoli – No response

September 22, 2018
September 20, 2018
September 18, 2018
August 15, 2018
August 14, 2018
August 13, 2018
August 12, 2018
August 11, 2018
August 10, 2018
August 9, 2018
August 4, 2018
June 10, 2018