A major rescue operation was in the weekend set in, as the cruise ship “Viking Sky” was dangerously close to encounter on the grounds.
the Ship’s four engines was busted in the storm, and it evokes the sense of wonder in redningsskipper Magne Sætren, that the ship ever sailed out into the fierce weather.
– I can not understand, that they sailed out in the weather. Where in heaven’s name was the captain and sømandsskabet in the decision, says Magne Sætren to the Norwegian media Today’s business community that boasts.
There were gusts of gale force, as the ship set out, and it is estimated that the waves were up to 15 meters high.
According to Magne Sætren there were no other ships on the Norwegian Hustad-stretch, that had defied the storms on Saturday.
– because of the wind strength lay all others in the port, but this ship chose to sail out. It was not necessary to do, not least if one thinks of the passengers, he says.
Magne Sætren is not the only one who wonders about the conditions.
the 112 – 25. mar. 2019 – at. 17:57 Danish pilot in the cruise-rescue: Complete blackout
the 112 – 24. mar. 2019 – at. 19:04 Now cruise-drama-examined
naval architect Hans Otto Kristensen has previously said that he could not understand how it was possible that the panels in the ship’s ceiling dropped down during the storm.
– I have seen on a video from the boat, to the panels in the ceiling crashing down. It should not happen and it is reprehensible, as they can be sharp enough to cut a leg over, told Hans Otto Kristensen Sunday.
Monday is the Norwegian police has gone into the matter in order to examine whether there is anything criminal behind it. It tells inspector Yngve Skovly to the Norwegian media VG.
– In accidents, where you have a large potential for harm, it is natural for us to investigate further, even if there is a suspicion that there has been committed something criminal, he says.
the Ship had 1373 persons on board, of which 915 persons were passengers.
Of the passengers has 36 people have been to treatment in the hospital, while nine people remain hospitalized. One of the characters ‘ condition is serious but stable.
the Company, Viking Ocean Cruises, on Monday lamented over for their guests.
– I would like to say sorry to all of our guests for what they have been through. I also can not say many times enough how much value I put on the Norwegian redningspersonales efforts, says the owner of Viking Ocean Cruises, Torstein Hagen, in a written opinion to the Newspaper.
the 112 – 24. mar. 2019 – at. 17:50 Evacuees: It was like being on the Titanic
