Big storm, cruise ship lost engine power. Cargo ship came to help, also had engine probs due to weather. Helos trying to help but winds/seas are biatch conditions. MAYDAY is international distress code. Light that blunt and enter ChillCon Two anon. Been covered
Been covered already today. Cargo ship that went to assist also developed engine problems. Bad storm is big BAD storm and MAYDAY is an international distress call. Boatfag is now gonna boatfag and not look at board for a bit because alkyhol supply gone and no sedatives around.
Affirm. Most vessels will report themselves via a system called AIS. Try https://www.marinetraffic.com or https://www.vesselfinder.com to search by names, IMO numbers, and MMSI numbers (think VIN for cars)