Dangerous rescue operation of the ship "Viking Sky". The reason was a failure of the engine. The ship was drifting on the west coast of Norway. About 397 out of 1373 people were evacuated. The situation was dramatic.
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How did it come about?
The action must have started very quickly as the ship was in danger of being pushed onto the rocky coast by the waves. Unfortunately, the rescue operation was slow - the passengers had to be evacuated one by one using five helicopters. Help was called in by the crew because of the voltage issues that were getting worse by the minute. The engine refused to cooperate in Hustadsvik Bay. It is the section between the cities of Alesund and Trondheim. The rescue operation was very difficult - strong wind hindered all actions.
Chwile grozy dla pasażerów “Viking Sky”
Speaking to NRK, one of the passengers John Curry said, “We were eating lunch when it started shaking. The wind broke the windows and water began to pour in. It was chaos. I'd rather forget the helicopter trip. " Another passenger in the tapes appearing on the network reported: “The watertight door started to leak. Water began to pour in. Now we have water everywhere on the floor. "
The latest information shows that 3 out of 4 engines have been successfully launched. The operation of the ship is still being supported. The vessel was towed to the port of Molde. It is worth mentioning that at the time of the failure there were 915 passengers and 458 crew on board. Most of the passengers are British and Americans. There was also a Pole among the passengers. 17 out of 397 evacuees were sent to hospital for observation.
More about "Viking Sky"
Viking Sky is a cruise ship that made its first passenger voyage in 2017. The ship's owner is Viking Ocean Cruises - one of the pillars of the Viking Cruises group - founded by Norwegian billionaire Torstein Hagen. It is 227 m long. It is a ship that impresses with its sheer size. Trips on it were one of the main sea attractions for foreign tourists.
