Passengers were informed that the incident had been reported to the shore authorities, and that they were awaiting a decision regarding necessary assistance. However, when contacted directly, sources reported a discrepancy. According to one account, when the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre was contacted, the center stated that they had received no prior information regarding the incident.
Concerns regarding the severe weather forecast and strong winds across the Curonian Spit remained prominent. Upon calling the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, a dispatcher explained that while they had received notification from the port of Klaipėda concerning the vessel “Ben,” no formal request for rescue had been registered. The narrative also detailed the impact of the storm, which reportedly damaged a historic estate.
It was stated that the captain had contacted the Klaipėda port dispatcher to report the occurrence. Despite the surrounding turmoil, the captain reportedly advised that the situation was under control at the time of his initial report. These conflicting accounts highlight the communication challenges faced during the adverse weather conditions in the region.
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