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travel2 years ago

Stranded luxury cruise ship in Greenland freed by fishing trawler

A luxury cruise ship with 206 people on board that ran aground in a remote part of Greenland has been freed by a fishing trawler after being stuck for three days. The Ocean Explorer cruise vessel was refloated with no injuries, pollution, or hull breach reported. Passengers, including three who tested positive for COVID-19, will be flown home while the ship is taken to a port for damage assessment. The incident is under investigation to determine if there was any wrongdoing. Greenland, known for its rugged landscape and vast ice cap, attracts tourists to its shores.

via Al Jazeera English|
#fishing-trawler#greenland#luxury-cruise-ship
travel2 years ago

Stranded Luxury Cruise Ship Freed off Greenland's Coast

A luxury cruise ship, the Ocean Explorer, carrying 206 people has been successfully pulled free after being stranded off the coast of Greenland for several days. The vessel, operated by Aurora Expeditions, ran aground near Alpefjord in the Northeast Greenland National Park. Previous attempts to free the ship were unsuccessful, but it was finally pulled free at high tide. The reason for the grounding remains unclear, and there were no reports of damage to the ship.

via ABC News|
#greenland#luxury-cruise-ship#ocean-explorer
travel2 years ago

Stranded Luxury Cruise Ship in Greenland Fails Third Attempt to Free It

At least three passengers on a luxury cruise ship that ran aground in Greenland have tested positive for Covid-19, according to the ship's operator. The MV Ocean Explorer remains stuck above the Arctic Circle, despite three failed attempts to free it. The stranded passengers are in isolation and being cared for by the onboard medical team. The ship, which has passengers from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK, and the US, is awaiting assistance from a larger inspection vessel.

via NBC News|
#arctic-circle#covid-19#greenland
travel2 years ago

"Stranded: Luxury cruise ship with 206 passengers runs aground in remote Greenland"

A luxury cruise ship carrying 206 people has run aground in remote eastern Greenland, with the nearest help by sea days away. The Danish military's Joint Arctic Command (JAC) stated that there were no reports of injuries and no immediate danger to human life or the environment. The JAC's nearest unit is expected to reach the grounded ship by Friday morning local time at the earliest. The cruise ship, Ocean Explorer, operated by Australian cruise operator Aurora Expeditions, offers trips to remote destinations and everyone on board is reported to be safe and well.

via Reuters|
#greenland#grounded#luxury-cruise-ship