Viking Cruise Ship In Trouble

We can confirm that on March 23 rd at 2pm Norwegian time the vessel Viking Sky a 47800 tonne ship travelling from Tromsø to Stavanger carrying 915 guests and 458 crew experienced a loss of engine power off the coast of Norway near Molde.

Viking cruise ship in trouble. Video from a passenger on board the stranded Viking Sky off the Norwegian coast shows chairs and other furniture sliding dangerously across the floor. The simple luxury and elegance of public spaces on Viking ships extend to the cabins as well. According to the local media this is one of the worst.

The cruise ship Viking Sky sent a mayday signal because of engine failure in windy conditions near Hustadvika off the west coast of Norway Saturday March 23 2019. With 1373 passengers and crew on board the ship was hit by 26ft waves and 50kmh gusts of wind while at sea running in to trouble on day eight of the 12-day In Search of the Northern Lights. The Viking Sky lost power on Saturday and sent out a distress signal after it began drifting.

More than 400 people had to be airlifted to safety from the stricken cruise ship Viking Sky after it suffered engine trouble off the Norwegian coast on Saturday and was seen listing at nearly 45. After helicopter rescues on Saturday Viking said that 436 guests and 458 crew members remained on board. 9 rows On September 18 2015 Ms Trude Drevland Bergens mayor and Mr Inge Tangeraas.

The vessel is currently one kilometer off the coast of Farstad Norway. Viking Sky cruise ship arrives in Molde Norway after engine problems March 24 2019. We are staying in a Penthouse Verandah cabin 5016.

This balcony stateroom offered ample space with well appointed furnishings. Norwegian newspaper VG said the Viking Sky cruise ship ran into propulsion problems as strong winds and heavy seas hit Norways coastal regions Saturday. A partial evacuation by helicopters took place.

Viking issued a statement around midday Saturday Sydney time. Some 1300 passengers and crew are to be evacuated by helicopters and if possible by SAR boats in heavy storm conditions. MV Viking Sky is a cruise ship that was launched in 2016 and entered service in 2017.