Viking Sky Cruise Ship Issues Mayday Call in Rough Seas
Vessel Struggles Amidst Stormy Conditions
Key Points
- Viking Sky cruise ship issued a mayday call off the coast of Norway.
- The ship lost engine power and experienced rough seas.
- The vessel is slowly making its way to the port of Molde.
A Viking Sky cruise ship has issued a mayday call during rough seas off the coast of Norway. The vessel, which is on its 12th day of a cruise, lost engine power and is currently being assisted by tugboats.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 PM local time on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The ship is currently located off the coast of Møre og Romsdal, Norway. There are 1,373 passengers and crew members on board.
The Norwegian Coast Guard has dispatched rescue vessels to the scene. The ship is slowly making its way to the port of Molde, where passengers and crew will be disembarked.
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