Rare gnome12 Posted March 24, 2019 #376 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Nana travels said: How many hours of daylight are there in that part of the world? They are reported to be waiting for daylight in a couple of hours to hook onto the tug boats. and start toward Molde. 297 people rescued so far... 12 hours 36 minutes of daylight today in Molde; sunrise will be 6:20 am 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted March 24, 2019 #377 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Phnxgrl - if they are in a suite this could explain why they are not there now. Suites on these Viking vessels are on 3 decks below the bridge - also at after corners. Taking a green sea over the bow could have smashed these forward suite windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_dont Posted March 24, 2019 #378 Share Posted March 24, 2019 12 hours 36 minutes of daylight today in Molde; sunrise will be 6:20 amComments from Norway indicate it's starting to get light now. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted March 24, 2019 #379 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Sunrise in about 1 hour with forecast of wind dropping over the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberburn Posted March 24, 2019 #380 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Agenda Free TV is live streaming again.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya1234 Posted March 24, 2019 #381 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Prayers to all aboard. Can I just say that the lady who is tweeting from the ship has clearly led a fascinating life and seems just awesome! I hope she and all the passengers aboard are rescued soon! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted March 24, 2019 #382 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 hours ago, doofy said: I was on this cruise in early February I am trying to understand why people cruise to Norway in February. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted March 24, 2019 #383 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Paulchili said: I am trying to understand why people cruise to Norway in February. To see The Northern Lights. This was a cruise to do that....best time of year for it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted March 24, 2019 #384 Share Posted March 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Paulchili said: I am trying to understand why people cruise to Norway in February. LOL, a good question. Perhaps the fact that it is called the Northern Lights Cruise will give folks a hint 🙂 And yes, they actually did see the Northern Lights on this particular cruise . Hank 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted March 24, 2019 #385 Share Posted March 24, 2019 If the tug is trying to put a tow line aboard Viking Sky - this is a similar incident in rough seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Europe Cruiser 05 Posted March 24, 2019 #386 Share Posted March 24, 2019 A bit of an update from Norwegian news, at just before 6am here in Norway, 338 people had been safely evacuated from Viking Sky with 17 being sent to the hospital. They report that they will try to bring Viking Sky into Molde however they are uncertain when this will happen, but until Viking Sky is able to be brought to port the helicopter rescues (3 helicopters) will continue taking passengers to shore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatKat in Ca. Posted March 24, 2019 #387 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I was on Regent's Seven Seas Mariner in 2006 and we had a similar situation in gale force winds. We were in Alaska near Seward (last port) It was scary! We had US Coast Guard come and tow us into port. We had tugs and helicopters. We were a day late into port. Every time a wave hit the ship the elevators jumped 2 stories. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightywabbit Posted March 24, 2019 #388 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Search in YouTube for: Cruise liner with 1300 passengers calls May Day as it drifts toward land many pictures from The inside... was twice in a no engine situation, in the Aegean sea with rough conditions on ferry boats of approx. 100-140 meters length. Must be quite an experience.... good luck to all on board... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted March 24, 2019 #389 Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Phnxgrl said: Per latest report from my mom and sis, still in muster stations and many cabins are trashed (my sis was able to briefly got back to theirs to get more warm clothes and said it’s completely wrecked). Also, they are being told it could be days before they get to port. That they are heading out to sea to get away from the waves, and the tugs will not be able to hitch up before daybreak as it’s too dark and rough. I am curious as to how they established the order of evacuation? Appreciate any insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna75 Posted March 24, 2019 #390 Share Posted March 24, 2019 My aunt and uncle have just messaged to say they're on land now. Such a relief although them being winched 20m high to the helicopter must've been so scary! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atocha Shipwreck Gal Posted March 24, 2019 #391 Share Posted March 24, 2019 3 hours ago, jelayne said: Check post #340 that explains why passengers are not in their cabins. She just posted again this minute and said that the tugs are attached and they're heading to the closest port! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalCruzer Posted March 24, 2019 #392 Share Posted March 24, 2019 This had to be awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 24, 2019 #393 Share Posted March 24, 2019 The towboat Ocean Response is now shown as "towing" with destination "Molde" on Marinetraffic. Two more towboats are aside, the Vivax and the Normand Ranger. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krydstosser Posted March 24, 2019 #394 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think the Captain should have waited in port instead of sailing through this storm. Why bring the passenger and the vessel through this uncomfortable experience even if all the engines running. In my opinion its very unprofessional, dangerous and damaging to their brand. They will be sued for billions now. Soeren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted March 24, 2019 #395 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Krydstosser - you are totally wrong & do not know what you are talking about. Viking Sky left Tromso a few days ago when the weather was not bad. The cannot be sued for bad weather. If you choose to cruise you sometimes have to put up with bad weather & ships having blackouts occasionally. I was in the merchant navy for over 40 years. 12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heakja Posted March 24, 2019 #396 Share Posted March 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, SeaDog-46 said: Krydstosser - you are totally wrong & do not know what you are talking about. Viking Sky left Tromso a few days ago when the weather was not bad. The cannot be sued for bad weather. If you choose to cruise you sometimes have to put up with bad weather & ships having blackouts occasionally. I was in the merchant navy for over 40 years. Update: 397 is evacuated. Regarding the weather, the “losoldermann” (master ship pilot) says to the Norwegian newsletter vg.no that such a big ship would usually have no problems handling a storm like this and/or the demanding area (Hustadvika). The sole problem was the motors shuting down. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heakja Posted March 24, 2019 #397 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Update; 460 passengers are evacuated. There is now a pause in the evacuation while they are trying to tow the ship 180 degrees facing Molde. The captain will the decide if they will continue evacuating after turning the ship. It looks like the weather condtions are getting better. Edited March 24, 2019 by heakja 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpyNor Posted March 24, 2019 #398 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Update from 20 min. ago: The captain has ordered that all evacuation has stopped until further notice, and will last at least untill the ship has been turned around 180 degrees towards Molde by the help of two tug boats. This operation has now started, from a position of the Viking Sky facing south-west. Before the stop in evacuation procedures 460 passengers have been evacuated. Edited March 24, 2019 by TrumpyNor 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted March 24, 2019 #399 Share Posted March 24, 2019 59 minutes ago, steamboats said: The towboat Ocean Response is now shown as "towing" with destination "Molde" on Marinetraffic. Two more towboats are aside, the Vivax and the Normand Ranger. steamboats Just checking again. That sounds like good news for them. Are they still getting people off though if she's moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heakja Posted March 24, 2019 #400 Share Posted March 24, 2019 From Twitter (hrs, the rescue coordination center) #hustadvika: The evacuation from #VikingSky is proceeding with all caution. Phone numbers for questions or concerns about any guests onboard, are: for US/AU booked guests 1-888-889-8837 or for UK booked guests 07585 779 853 or 0208 780 7900 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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