Rescuers wait to assist stranded passengers who were airlifted by helicopter from the cruise ship Viking Sky on March 24, 2019 in Hustadvika on the west coast of Norway near Romsdal. 1,300 passengers were evacuated by helicopter due to Viking Sky engine failure on windy conditions on March 23, 2019. 'DANGEROUS AREA'The Viking Sky sent out a distress signal due to "engine problems in bad weather", the rescue centre tweeted earlier. "It is dangerous to encounter engine problems in these waters, which hide numerous reefs," said Tor Andre Franck, the head of police operations. Operated by the Norwegian firm Viking Ocean Cruises, the Viking Sky was launched in 2017 with a capacity of 930 passengers plus crew.

Source: Daily Nation March 24, 2019 12:23 UTC