Cruise ship to 'evacuate its 1,300 passengers after sending mayday signal off the coast of Norway'.

[scandinavian girl]

I found a live stream on SVT

Se direktsändningen om räddningsarbetet av Viking Sky i sjönöd

 

[FrostOwl]

I believe you are on to something here, @carbuff. From what I see, Norwegian MSM regarding this case is pretty clear and matter-of-factly (some clumsy wording here and there), but IMO, Google Translate works much "better" with Swedish and Danish (which should tell you something in itself.. ), but can make an absolute dog's dinner with Norwegian! Like, wth is a "shoe-lasher"?? *smh*

The " problem" with written Norwegian is that there are two varieties, Nynorsk and Bokmål, the differences are not that great, but for me as a Swede I find it easier to read Bokmål (as it's closer to Swedish) than Nynorsk, Nynorsk - Wikipedia , which is the version used in the area where the ship is. The three Scandinavian languages (Swedish, Danish and Norwegian) have many similarities but they also have their differences, but they are understandable, reading is easier than the spoken language.

 

[Mrs. Badcrumble]

The latest updates:

The captain onboard on Viking Sky has ordered the evacuation to stop for now because the ship needed to turn about 180 degrees.
479 have been evacuated so far. 20 have been sent to various hospitals, but several have been discharged already.

The towing to Molde has begun. Speed of VS is 7 knots. Estimated arrival to Molde is at 14.00 (2 PM). The weather is reported nice and will be better during the day.

Updates from NRK and Dagbladet.

 

[Gardenista]

Interview in English with a guy who was there when the water rushed in

Passasjer på Viking Sky: – Jeg tenkte at dette er slutten

 

[cybervampira]

 

[Inthedetails]

Great coverage on this thread, WTG, WSers! This type of story intrigues me, but too scary to actually watch myself as it unfolds in real time. So reading the updates and commentary here has been very useful.

Very thankful for the success of the rescue. Bravo to the people who are making that happen.

jmo

 

[they'll get you]

Evacuation of passengers has ended as cruise ship travels to Norway port
Updated 20 min ago9:04 a.m. ET, March 24, 2019

The evacuation of passengers from a cruise ship off the western coast of Norway has come to an end as the vessel safely makes its way to Molde harbor, Viking Ocean Cruises said in a statement.

Rescue teams airlifted 479 people from the vessel after it was stranded in stormy seas Saturday with 1,300 passengers and crew on board.

The Viking Sky cruise ship, which regained engine power on Sunday morning, is traveling to Molde accompanied by two supply ships and one tug assist vessel. There are 436 guests and 458 crew still remaining on the ship.

Norway cruise ship rescue ends as vessel sails to port - live updates - CNN

 

[they'll get you]

3 hr 27 min ago
Evacuated passengers treated for bruising, broken bones, cuts

The Norwegian Red Cross, which was treating passengers from the stricken cruise ship at an evacuation center in Hustadvika, on Norway's western coast, said that they were seeing injuries including bruising, broken bones and cuts

Norway cruise ship rescue ends as vessel sails to port - live updates - CNN

 

[mickey2942]

3 hr 27 min ago
Evacuated passengers treated for bruising, broken bones, cuts

The Norwegian Red Cross, which was treating passengers from the stricken cruise ship at an evacuation center in Hustadvika, on Norway's western coast, said that they were seeing injuries including bruising, broken bones and cuts

Norway cruise ship rescue ends as vessel sails to port - live updates - CNN

I wonder if the injuries were from the evacuation, or being on the ship. Tough call, if it was better to evacuate or stay on the ship.

 

[JanetElaine]

I wonder if the injuries were from the evacuation, or being on the ship. Tough call, if it was better to evacuate or stay on the ship.

I was honestly wondering why people were airlifted off the ship, but I also do realize I'm typing from my couch. It wasn't in any danger of sinking, but then again, who knows the future - and possibly it was better to be safe than sorry and start evacuating the passengers, as we have seen now how long it takes. You can't wait to evacuate that way until it's an actual emergency because you won't get that many people off. I think during the evac they focused mostly on people who were injured from the ship's rolling. IMO, speculation.

I would love to see some interviews with the crew from the tug boat Vivax. That thing stuck to the Viking Sky like white on rice and hasn't left its side since basically the beginning. I can just imagine how they were being tossed around in those waves. It's so glorious to watch them on Find Ship all safely pulling in towards Molde. That crew deserves some big ups IMO (not to exclude anyone else).

 

[CoverMeCagney]

458 crew!! Is that usual, to have a 1:2 ratio of crew to passengers? Wow!

 

[JanetElaine]

Live cam of Molde harbour showing Viking Sky arrival right now.

Looks to be under its own power. The blueish/greenish tug right next to it is the Vivax.

 

[scandinavian girl]

Looks like she is coming into Molde now on this live

 

[glamourkitty1922]

Thank heavens! I was worried about another Costa Concordia.

 

[Bravo]

Just an observation from the terrifying video but perhaps tables etc. that can be bolted down should be? It was scary watching those folks sitting in an area where furniture was sliding back and forth. Could areas not be cleared of moving items? Seems that would be how the injuries happened. IMO

 

[Mrs. Badcrumble]

I was honestly wondering why people were airlifted off the ship, but I also do realize I'm typing from my couch. It wasn't in any danger of sinking, but then again, who knows the future - and possibly it was better to be safe than sorry and start evacuating the passengers, as we have seen now how long it takes. You can't wait to evacuate that way until it's an actual emergency because you won't get that many people off.

You kinda answered your own question here, beside Hustadvika is notorious for being a shallow and difficult port, especially in bad weather. There was serious concern the ship would strand at some point. As you have possibly seen in the videos, all furnitures, cutlery, vending machines, etc. slides across the floors, walls and roof, and it really takes nothing to be injured onboard. Same goes for falling over if the ship suddenly turns, or a wave hits the ship.

As I posted up-thread, there were supposed to be six boats departing Saturday, Hurtigruten among them, but only two actually did. The remaining four decided to postphone their departure until the weather got better, and the sea calmed down. Many have started to question the captain's decision to depart Molde, that he should've listened to the locals. That was some bad judgement there, and we must be greatful this didn't take a more sinister turn.

Edit: Viking Sky has just arrived Molde!

 

[JanetElaine]

Viking Sky is moored, ambulances and buses waiting on shore.

 

[JanetElaine]

Screenshot from live webcam, hope that's allowed!

 

[MimosaMornings]

Just an observation from the terrifying video but perhaps tables etc. that can be bolted down should be? It was scary watching those folks sitting in an area where furniture was sliding back and forth. Could areas not be cleared of moving items? Seems that would be how the injuries happened. IMO

I’m surprised they were allowing people to sit in there. When it got extremely rough on my cruise, we were told to stay in our cabins due to shifting furniture and loose objects.

 

[gregjrichards]

A stricken cruise ship which suffered engine failure with 1,300 people on board has arrived safely into port.

The Viking Sky vessel docked at Molde in Norway, more than 12 hours after the terrifying drama which saw 16 people injured.

Stricken cruise ship Viking Sky finally arrives at port after hours stranded

Thank goodness.