Rescue under way for stranded passengers in Solomon Islands
SYDNEY: Rescue efforts are under way for 73 passengers stranded aboard the MV Awka in the Solomon Islands after the vessel’s engine failed, Xinhua reported.
Rescue efforts are underway for 73 passengers stranded on the MV Awka, a vessel that lost its engine while traveling from Anuta to Vanikoro in the Solomon Islands. Aircraft and vessels have been mobilized to deliver essential supplies, as the ship drifted in rough conditions and high swells, raising concerns about the passengers' safety.
The vessel issued a distress signal on Friday morning, and France, Australia, and New Zealand have received the signal and offered assistance, including food, drinking water, and medical supplies, according to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation and New Straits Times.
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