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Old 30th Dec 2014, 08:39
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9Aplus
 
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That was in front of Albanian coast near bay of
Vlore 40.74562° / 19.10231°
There are several videos present on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...orman+atlantic

Types of helicopters involved that may be visible on videos and
from other sources are:
AW139 guarda costiera
HH139A marina militare
NH90 marina militare
EH101 marina militare

Overview of ops -> http://www.helipress.it/speciali-14-..._in_elicottero

Also
ATR72 guarda costiera
and
C130 from Greece military
on early stages

It seems that all helicopters performed only hoist pick up.
Any landing attempt on ferry H marked deck was to risky.
No known use of sling, bigger baskets or known utility rescue
SAR FR net for up to 10 persons.

There are some unconfirmed news reports that one hoisting failed?!

During rescue ops, helicopters was visible on AIS only.
ADS - B or Mode C was not possible to receive because of relative distance...

Congrats to all involved

PS
4 years ago was similar fire on Und Adriatic, in front of Istria,
much less people on board and sea calm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VjSTFhAekg

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