Ocean Nova Rescue Operation Success
Updated : Feb 19, 2009
Five Irish tourists were rescued from a stricken cruise liner which became trapped in ice in the Antarctic, and are on their way to Argentina. They were among 65 passengers and 41 crew rescued safely last night from the Ocean Nova and transferred to the Clipper Adventurer, which was continuing the journey to South America. A member for Quark Expeditions, the luxury cruise organiser, said the rescued holidaymakers had lunch before the Clipper Adventurer sailed north for Ushuaia in Argentina, where the passengers will disembark."
The Cruise Liner “Ocean Novaâ€, which was built in 1992, came away from the ice at high tide shortly after passengers were recued. On first inspection by divers from the Spanish naval vessel Hesperides, no signs of damage or leaks to the ship have been found. A spokesman for the Ocean Nova said â€It was anticipated that there would be no negative impact on the environment due to this incident. Another inspection by divers of M/V Ocean Nova's hull will be conducted later. After that inspection, the vessel will return to Ushuaia. The cruise liner hit trouble on Tuesday at 3am (GMT) when it ran aground near an Argentine base on Antarctica."
VeryHappyPig says at least everyone is safe!
