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Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems | Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems |
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About 1,300 people are being evacuated from a cruise ship off the western coast of Norway, authorities have said. | |
Police in the county of More og Romsdal say the ship has suffered engine problems, and all those aboard are being taken to shore. | Police in the county of More og Romsdal say the ship has suffered engine problems, and all those aboard are being taken to shore. |
Norway's sea rescue agency said the MV Viking Sky sent out a distress signal amid high waves and strong winds. | |
Five helicopters and several ships are taking part in the evacuation, the agency said. | |
By 1645 local time (1545 GMT) about 30 people had been brought to shore. | |
Police said there had not been any serious injuries. However, VG newspaper reports five people have been taken to hospital. | |
One person at the scene told the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet that the waves are several metres high. | One person at the scene told the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet that the waves are several metres high. |
Police told the newspaper VG winds are blowing at 38 knots, and the ship is less than 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) from the shore. | Police told the newspaper VG winds are blowing at 38 knots, and the ship is less than 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) from the shore. |
However, reports suggest the ship has managed to restart one engine and move slightly further from the coast as the evacuation continues. | However, reports suggest the ship has managed to restart one engine and move slightly further from the coast as the evacuation continues. |
MV Viking Sky is a Viking Ocean Cruises ship, which had its maiden voyage in 2017. | MV Viking Sky is a Viking Ocean Cruises ship, which had its maiden voyage in 2017. |
Website MarineTraffic shows the vessel was en route to Stavanger from Tromso, and is drifting off the town of Farstad near Molde on the country's western coast. | Website MarineTraffic shows the vessel was en route to Stavanger from Tromso, and is drifting off the town of Farstad near Molde on the country's western coast. |
The company website shows it has capacity for 930 guests on board. | The company website shows it has capacity for 930 guests on board. |
The area is known as the Hustadvika and is reportedly one of the most dangerous stretches of Norway's coast. | The area is known as the Hustadvika and is reportedly one of the most dangerous stretches of Norway's coast. |
Are you in the area? If it's safe to share your experiences then please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? If it's safe to share your experiences then please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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