SOS MEDITERRANEE

Originally constructed in 1986 as a support vessel for the North Sea’s oil and gas industry, the Ocean Viking was repurposed for our humanitarian efforts. With a maximum speed of 14 knots the Ocean Viking is faster than the Aquarius, our previous ship, which allows us to respond to distress calls faster and prevent loss of life.

The vessel has undergone renovations to bolster its search and rescue capabilities, as well as to optimize the onboard facilities for receiving survivors.