Cruise Ship Off Norwegian Coast Reports Engine Failure, Evacuates 1,300 Passengers
The ship ran into propulsion problems as strong winds hit the region.
Frank Einar Vatne/Reuters
A Viking Sky cruise ship off of Norway issued a mayday call on Saturday after experiencing engine failure. Helicopters and boats were sent in to evacuate the ship's 1,300 passengers, a process expected to take several hours. About 30 people have been removed from the ship so far, Norwegian police reported. Norwegian officials said the ship had restarted one of its engines, and Reuters reported the ship was able to anchor about 1.2 miles from the coast. The Viking Sky cruise ship ran into propulsion problems as strong winds and heavy seas hit Norway’s coastal regions Saturday, Norwegian newspaper VG reported.
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A cruise ship has suffered engine failure in windy conditions off the west coast of Norway and will evacuate its 1,300 passengers.
The Viking Sky was drifting towards land and had sent out a mayday signal.
The ship belongs to Viking Ocean Cruises. pic.twitter.com/DtFbvGeV9X
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