Tag: Norwegian Coast Guard

• Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 06:59 UTC

  “Viking Sky” had engine problems because of low oil levels, shut off by sensors

  

  The cruise ship caught in a storm off the Norwegian coast experienced engine problems due to low oil levels, according to Norwegian authorities. Lars Alvestad, head of the country's maritime agency, said sensors had detected the shortage and shut off engines to prevent a breakdown.

• Sunday, March 24th 2019 - 05:36 UTC

  Helicopters rescuing passengers from cruise with failed engine off Norway

  

  Helicopters have rescued more than 150 people from a cruise ship that suffered an engine failure in windy weather off the coast of Norway on Saturday, said police and rescue services.The Viking Sky, with 1,373 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it drifted towards land, said the country's maritime rescue service.