Empty iron boat, Ocean Viking is proceeding to recover RHIBs and proceed to POS Ancona. Duty Officer reply: “Thank you for your cooperation”

At 0754 – Line busy

At 0754 – Unable to connect

Relevant shipboard safety and environmental elements have been assessed and it is ascertained that Ocean Viking has the capacity to recover all of these persons without creating serious danger to the ship and the persons there on – in line with the provisions of Art. 98 of the UNCLOS Convention – nor to the environment.
This is a case of force majeure (ref.SOLAS Art. IV) imposing to retrieve persons in danger of being lost at sea, as stipulated by the relevant International Maritime Conventions, therefore Ocean Viking will proceed to the assistance of these persons in distress, while keeping competent RCCs duly informed.

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, overcrowded with about 60 people on board, all exposed to the elements, no Life Saving Appliances available. These people are requiring to be rescued.

At 0724 – Line busy

At 0725 – Unable to connect

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, overcrowded, all exposed to the elements, no Life Saving Appliances available.

At 0518 – Line busy

At 0518 – Unable to connect

At 0547 – Line busy

At 0547 – Unable to connect

At 0129 – Line busy
At 0129 – Unable to connect.
At 0220 – Line busy
At 0238 – Unable to connect.
At 0256 – Line busy

ITMRCC acknowledges the information that Libyan Coast Guard confirmed that Ocean Viking can proceed with the rescue.

ITMRCC asks if Libyan Coast Guard has provided any instruction to Ocean Viking.

Ocean Viking reports the situation, that the boat in distress is about to capsize, that Ocean Viking has already the RHIBs in the water ready to provide first assistance and medical means onboard for further assistance if needed.

Ocean Viking starts to call LYCG on VHF Ch16. Two times in English and then in Arabic.

No English-speaking person. Ocean Viking is instructed to wait for an asset to come. No further information. OV informs Tripoli JRCC that the boat in distress is about to capsize.

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, inapt fornavigation in high seas, overcrowded with about 50 people on board, including children, women, all exposed to the elements, no Life Saving Appliances available, no fuel left onboard.These people are requiring to be rescued

The wooden boat and the rubber boat are unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, overcrowded with about 80 people on board the wooden boat and about 120 people on board the rubber boat, including children, women all exposed to the elements, no Life Saving Appliances available.

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°14.4’N 011°58.9’E 

Wooden boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°11.1’N 011°56.0’E 

14 survivors were transferred onboard CP290, 8 survivors were brought onboard the Ocean Viking. 

 Iron boat left adrift.

Rescue in position: 35°10.8’N 011°56.3’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°10.8’N 011°56.1’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°10.7’N 011°55.7’E 

ron boat left adrift. 

Rescue in position: 35°15.5’N 011°56.5’E 

Iron boat left adrift. 

Rescue in position: 35°15.3’N 011°44.8’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°12.2’N 011°43.5’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°12.3’N 011°43.5’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°12.2’N 011°45.7’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°10.8’N 011°45.3’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°11.2’N 011°45.2’E 

Wooden boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°04.2’N 011°52.6’E 

Iron boat left adrift 

Rescue in position: 35°04.4’N 011°53.2’E 

 White and grey fiberglass boat left adrift. 

Rescue in position: 33 35,6 N 012 25,4 E 

The caller claimed to have received Ocean Viking telephone number from RCC Malta, which instructed them to contact Ocean Viking, as this vessel is the area. 

The caller informed that the distress boat is without water and they are asking to be rescued. 

The information above seems to indicate the subject boat may be the one referred to by Alarm Phone alert AP1018 and aircraft Seabird2 spotting. 

While informing that Ocean Viking is currently underway to Civitavecchia port as per ITMRCC instructions, Ocean Viking seeks information and instruction in regards to the subject boat. 

Ocean Viking best ETA to the distress case can be 0200UTC on the 08^th of July. 

Distress boat left empty and adrift. Rescue position 33 55N 014 05E.

White fiberglass boat is adrift with about 10 people on board, no Life-Saving Appliances.

White fiberglass boat marked “DC1082” and left adrift.

Blue rubber boat marked “AP932 27 06 23” and left adrift/destroyed in position 33 40N 013 52E.

Rescue position: 33 40N 013 52E

Rescue position: 33 40N 013 52E

Empty fibre glass boat white, left adrift in this position and marked “OV 27042023”.

Duty Officer is busy and operator instructs Ocean Viking to send an email.

The fiberglass boat is unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, overcrowded, all exposed to the elements. It is ascertained that the distress phase exists as the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance.

Operator is informed and requests Ocean Viking to send an email.

Ocean Viking swiftly alters course heading towards the target, about 3NM away, for further assessment and ready to provide first assistance.

the fiberglass boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 40 people on board, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements. These people are requiring to be rescued. It is ascertained that the distress phase exists as the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance. Relevant shipboard safety and environmental elements have been assessed and it is ascertained MV Ocean Viking has the capacity to recover all of these persons without creating serious danger to the ship and the persons thereon, in line with the provisions of Art. 98 of the UNCLOS Convention. Also, not any risk of pollution will result. As this is a case of force majeure (ref.SOLAS Art. IV) imposing to retrieve persons in danger of being lost at sea, as stipulated by the relevant International Maritime Conventions.

Ocean Viking in position 33 54.5N 012 34.1E

Ocean Viking in position 33 54.8N 012 34.7E. The rubber boat is inapt for navigation in high seas, overcrowded with about 100 shipwrecked people on board, sponsons are deflating, all shipwrecked people exposed to the elements, without lifejackets. It is ascertained that the distress phase exists as the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance.

Rescue position: 33 11 N 014 16 E

Rescue position: 33 34.7 N 014 02.5 E

Ocean Viking has reasons to believe that this case matches open case from Watch the Med Alarm Phone case AP0110 with a similar position and a similar type of boat and POB.

The persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance.

The blue rubber boat is overcrowded, unseaworthy, inapt for navigation in high seas, with a very low freeboard and taking in water, about 85 people on board, presence of at least 2 babies, 4 children, women, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements and these people are requiring to be rescued.

There is a reasonable certainty that the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and may require immediate assistance.

Rescue position: 33 22N 012 25E

The Rubber boat is overcrowded, about 40 people on board, no lifejackets, women, all exposed to the elements. Survivors require assistance.

Distress phase: the boat and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance. RHIBs initiate to distribute lifejackets

Ocean Viking position: 33 23N 12 24E

Uncertainty phase: uncertainty exists as to the safety of the boat and its occupants.

Ocean Viking in position 34 20N 12 50E

“Dear Sirs/Madams,

Please be informed that, at 1635 UTC in position 35 20 N 014 49 E, MV Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 30 (number to be confirmed) shipwrecked persons have been safely brought on board MV Ocean Viking.

The breakdown of the survivors and complete information will follow in Maritime Incident Report.

Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Best regards

Bridge

Ocean Viking”

Ocean Viking in position 35 20 N 014 49 E

Ocean Viking in position 35 20 N 014 49 E informs that she launched 2 RHIBs to assess the situation: the white fiberglass boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 30 people on board seeking assistance, without lifejackets nor lifesaving appliances, all persons exposed to the elements. Ocean Viking reports that she will proceed to the assistance of these persons in distress and rescue them without delay, while keeping competent RCCs duly informed as:

“This is a case of force majeure (ref.SOLAS Art. IV) imposing to retrieve persons in danger of being lost at sea, as stipulated by the relevant International Maritime Conventions

Relevant shipboard safety and environmental elements have been assessed and it is ascertained MV Ocean Viking has the capacity to recover all of these persons without creating serious danger to the ship and the persons thereon, in line with the provisions of Art. 98 of the UNCLOS Convention. Also, not any risk of pollution will result.”

Ocean Viking in position 35 20 N 014 49 E assesses the distress situation: the white fiberglass boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 30 people on board seeking assistance without lifejackets nor lifesaving appliances, all persons exposed to the elements. This is a case of force majeure (ref.SOLAS Art. IV) imposing to retrieve persons in danger of being lost at sea, as stipulated by the relevant International Maritime Conventions.

Ocean Viking informs that she spotted a white small boat by binoculars from the bridge about 6NM away. Apprehension exists as to the safety of the persons on board. Ocean Viking reports that she called MTRCC via Sat phone to inform about the visual on the boat in ditress and its intention to launch RHIBs for assessment. The operator copied the information and will relay to the Duty Officer. Ocean Viking informs that she is ready to provide assistance.

Ocean Viking in position 35 17 N 014 44 E.

Ocean Viking in position 34 56 N 012 17 E

Ocean Viking in position 34 53 N 012 23 E

“Dear Sirs/Madams,

Please be informed that, at 1130 UTC in position 33 53 N 012 49 E, MV Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 35 (number to be confirmed) shipwrecked persons have been safely brought on board MV Ocean Viking.

The breakdown of the survivors and complete information will follow in Maritime Incident Report.

Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Best regards

Bridge

Ocean Viking“

Ocean Viking in position 33 53 N 012 49 E

The boat is adrift, unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 35 people on board, including women and children, no lifejackets, all persons exposed to the elements. It is ascertained that the distress phase exists as the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance.

“Dear Sirs/Madams,

Please be informed that, at 09:30 UTC in position 33 41 N 012 46 E, MV Ocean Viking completed the recovery operation of the persons in distress. 40 (number to be confirmed) shipwrecked persons have been safely brought on board MV Ocean Viking.

The breakdown of the survivors and complete information will follow in Maritime Incident Report.

Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Best regards

Bridge

Ocean Viking“

Ocean Viking in position 33 41 N 012 46 E

Ocean Viking in position 33 41 N 012 46 E informs that she launched 2 RHIBs to assess the situation: the wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 40 people on board, without lifejackets, all exposed to the elements. Ocean Viking reports that she will proceed to the assistance of these persons in distress and rescue them without delay, while keeping competent RCCs duly informed as:

“This is a case of force majeure (ref.SOLAS Art. IV) imposing to retrieve persons in danger of being lost at sea, as stipulated by the relevant International Maritime Conventions

Relevant shipboard safety and environmental elements have been assessed and it is ascertained MV Ocean Viking has the capacity to recover all of these persons without creating serious danger to the ship and the persons thereon, in line with the provisions of Art. 98 of the UNCLOS Convention. Also, not any risk of pollution will result.”

Persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance. Ocean Viking informs that she will proceed to the assistance of these persons in distress and evacuate them without delay.

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements.

Ocean Viking in position 33 39 N 012 41 E. Apprehension exists as to the safety of the persons on board. Ocean Viking is ready to provide assistance.

Rescue position 34 24 N 012 50 E

The fiberglass boat is found unseaworthy, overcrowded, with a list to starboard, with about 40 people on board, no lifejackets, women, all exposed to the elements. It is ascertained that the distress phase exists as the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance.

Ocean Viking in position 34 30,2 N 012 47,4 E

“Dear Sirs/Madams,

Please be informed that, at 0145 UTC in position 33 29 N 012 24 E, MV Ocean Viking completed the rescue of the boat in distress. 34 (number to be confirmed) shipwrecked persons have been safely brought on board MV Ocean Viking.

The breakdown of the survivors and complete information will follow in Maritime Incident Report.

Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Best regards

Bridge

Ocean Viking”

Ocean Viking in position 33 29 N 012 24 E

Ocean Viking in position 33 31 N 012 25 E. The fiberglass boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, no lifejackets, women, children, all exposed to the elements. It is ascertained that the distress phase exists as the persons on board are threatened by grave and imminent danger of being lost and require immediate assistance.

Ocean Viking position: 37 03.3N 015 35.1E

Rescue position: 34 56.4N 012 20.8E.

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 15 people on board, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements.

Ocean Viking position: 34 56.7N 012 21.3E

Rescue position: 35 12.1N 012 21.0E

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 50 people on board, all exposed to the elements.

Ocean Viking position: 35 11.0 N 12 20.8 E

Rescue position: 35 06.0N 012 19.8E

Ocean Viking is 15NM away from the reported distress position.

Rescue position: 34 50.4N 012 28.4E

Rescue position: 35 03.7N 012 39.7E

Rescue position: 34 57.0N 012 31.7E

Distress phase: the boat and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.

Rescue position: 34 55.3N 012 36.9E

Rescue position: 34 49.1N 012 41.4E

Distress phase: the boat and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.

Ocean Viking position: 34 44.5 N 012 39.3 E

Rescue position: 34 10.0N 012 38.1E

The rubber boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 12 people on board, all exposed to the elements. Distress phase: the boat and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.

Rescue position: 33 19.7 N 012 45.7 E

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 50 people on board, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements. Distress phase: the boat and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking informs that she is still in search operation about the distress case reported by the civil aircraft “Sea Bird”. Assuming that the rescue performed by the Italian Vessel Patrol is the same case, Lampedusa Radio copies the information and replies to stand by on Ch. 16 in case there are further information.

Ocean Viking is in position 35 16 N 012 39 E. Given the last two known position of the distress case, according to their course and speed, it is assumed that it is the opened distress case.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Ocean Viking sends an email to ITMRCC requesting assistance in the designation of a Place of Safety for the 387 survivors.

Rescue position: 33 25 N 014 05 E

The situation is assessed with 3 RHIBs: The rubber boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 80 people on board, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements. The people on board are in danger. The Distress phase exists.

Ocean Viking evacuates 39 people from a fiberglass boat in distress and takes the survivors on her board.

Rescue position: 33 24 N 014 41 E

The boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 40 people on board, no
lifejackets. All exposed to the elements. The Distress phase exists.

Among the survivors are 21 minors including 3 children under the age of five.

Rescue position: 33 31.5 N 013 24.3 E

Situation is assessed with 3 RHIBs: the rubber boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 80 people on board, no lifejackets, children, women, all exposed to the elements. The people on board are in danger and the distress phase exists.

Ocean Viking precises in the email that the rescue completed could match with the open distress case relayed by Alarm Phone (AP 543).

Among the survivors are women and minors, including six children under 5 years old.

Rescue position: 33 29 N 013 43

The rubber boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 100 people on board, no lifejackets, children, women, all exposed to the elements. The people on board are in danger. Distress phase exists.

Ocean Viking is going to launch the RHIBs and investigate the case.

Among the survivors are 61 minors, including 58 unaccompanied.

Rescue position: 33 26 N 013 52 E

The rubber boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 90 people on board, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements and seeking for help.

Distress phase: the boat and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger and require immediate assistance.

The boat is overcrowded at a distance of about 3NM. Ocean Viking launches RHIBs to investigate the situation.

Malta RCC Officer replies to call our Flag State. Ocean Viking informed the duty officer that it will provide immediate assistance to these people in distress and rescue them without delay. Norwegian Flag State has been in copy and updated since the distress was alerted.

Distress boat in position 35 55.9 N 013 21.3 E.

Rescue position: 35 11.11 N 012 15.72 E.

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, with about 60 people on board, no lifejackets, children, women, all exposed to the elements. The people on board are in danger and it is ascertained that the distress phase exist.

Among the survivors are 3 women and 5 minors. Among them 4 are unaccompanied.

Rescue position: 34 52.6 N, 012 50.1 E

Among the survivors are 2 unaccompanied minors.

Rescue position: 34 54 N, 012 42 E

The fiber boat is unseaworthy, rolling dangerously on the sea, no lifejackets, all exposed to the elements. The people on board are in danger and the Distress phase exists.

Among the survivors are 2 women and 11 minors. All minors are unaccompanied.

Rescue position: 34 06.8 N 012 35.2 E

The wooden boat is unseaworthy, overcrowded, rolling dangerously on the sea, no lifejackets, children, women, all exposed to the elements.
The people on board are in danger. The Distress phase exists.

Among the survivors are 11 women and 34 minors. Among them 28 are unaccompanied, and 3 children are under 5 years old.