The dramatic evacuation of the West Norwegian coast, in distress at sea cruise ship may take Until early Sunday morning, according to one report, 297 people were rescued. 16 of them were injured, according to police, three of them seriously. The ship “Viking Sky”, in which, during a storm, an engine was failed, now drive slowly in the direction of the nearby town of Molde, and should be guided by two tugboats, reported the radio station NRK. The südnorweg of rescue service tweeted that the evacuation success, full of caution. According to the shipping company Viking Ocean Cruise 915 passengers and 458 crew members were on Board.
the nine crew members of a in the same coastal zone is also in distress at sea freighter have been, according to the news Agency NTB in the meantime. In the case of the cargo vessel “Hagland Captain” was also the engine failed. Then it got blow side, informed the südnorweg of rescue service. The freighter was on the way to the “Viking Sky” to help.
The Evacuees were in a emergency care center in the city of Brynhallen, around 500 kilometers North of the capital Oslo. The injured were then taken to three hospitals. The radio station NRK showed footage of the “Viking Sky” in a strong swell in the dangerous part of coast of Hustadvika, where there are numerous small Islands and reefs. The südnorweg of rescue service said the ship had stopped because of the drive problems in case of adverse weather conditions, an emergency call and driving in the direction of the coast.
passengers published on Twitter shots coming from the ship. To see is, as in the case of a strong swell pieces of furniture like armchairs, chairs and tables, as well as plants on the ground back and forth sliding. A Board falls of a woman on the head. A lot of people sitting on Board wearing life jackets. A passenger said he was waiting for the evacuation. The crew do a fantastic Job, and ensure that all were quiet and cared for. The sea was still churned up.
passengers post photos and Videos of the “Viking Sky” in social media photo: ALEXUS SHEPPARD/via REUTERS
The police of the Norwegian province of Møre og Romsdal announced on Saturday afternoon on Twitter, a cruise ship had engine problems and had to be evacuated. The Evacuees first came to the municipality of Fræna, while in the nearby towns of Molde and Kristiansund to sleep, she was looking for. Was missing no one.
It was assumed that one of the two engines of the ship failed. While several helicopters and ships were used for evacuation, was at the same time, trying to get the engine going again. Involved various authorities and organisations, including the Red cross. The cruise ship was at anchor.
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The stretch of coast Hustadvika is located in Kristiansund on the West Central coast of Norway and is regarded as a dangerous area. There have in the past been more common to ship accidents. The “Viking Sky” was baptized in 2017. It is under the Norwegian flag. (dpa)