In March 2019, the cruise ship Viking Sky encountered a severe storm off the coast of Norway, resulting in a loss of propulsion and steering, and a near grounding. The incident, which occurred in the Hustadvika area, involved 1,374 passengers and crew, and is considered to have narrowly averted a major disaster. The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) later concluded that the ship should not have been at sea due to safety violations related to its ability to safely return to port. #s

After an engine failure and major evacuation efforts, the Viking Sky cruise ship safely docked in the port of Molde, Norway, on Sunday, bringing a high-seas nightmare to an end. https://abcn.ws/2FwQpwL | ABC News

That looks terrifying! 🚢 1,300 Viking Sky cruise ship passengers and crew members were evacuated off the ship today. It was traveling off Norway's coast. (Video Courtesy: Alexus Sheppard) | Fox 8 News