Cargo ship in distress 5 miles off distressed VIKING SKY, crew to be evacuated
Mikhail Voytenko March 23, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/03/23/cargo-ship-in-distress-5-miles-o...
General cargo ship HAGLAND CAPTAIN ran into trouble and is in need of assistance some 5 nm east of distressed VIKING SKY, Norway. The ship reportedly suffered mechanical failure or engine failure at around 1800 UTC Mar 23 and started to drift towards coast in severe storm. Helicopters reportedly sent to evacuate ship’s 9 crew.
VIKING SKY meanwhile, is desperately trying to reach calm waters to shelter from raging storm, she’s slowly moving in western direction at some 3-4 knots speed.
General cargo ship HAGLAND CAPTAIN, IMO 9521356, dwt 4699, built 2012, flag Norway, manager HAGLAND SHIPPING AS (EQUASIS).