Cruise ship runs aground near Cast Away island.
A cruise ship, the Fiji Princess, ran aground near Monuriki Island in Fiji. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The ship, which was anchored, became stranded due to a heavy rainstorm. The storm caused the ship’s anchor to drag towards a reef. Monuriki Island is known as the filming location for the movie ‘Cast Away’. A salvage company is attempting to free the ship. Authorities are concerned about a potential environmental problem.
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Ship Stranded Near Cast Away Island
A cruise ship, the Fiji Princess, ran aground on Monuriki Island in Fiji.
Passengers and Crew Safe
All 30 passengers and 31 crew members were safely evacuated.
Diesel Adds to Rescue Difficulty
20,000 liters of diesel are complicating the ship’s rescue.
Storm Caused Anchor Drag
A heavy rainstorm caused the ship’s anchor to drag towards the reef.
Island Popular for Cruises
Monuriki Island is now a popular tourist destination for cruises.
Perspectives
- A cruise ship, the Fiji Princess, ran aground on Monuriki Island in Fiji.
- All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the ship.
- Monuriki Island is famous for being the filming location of ‘Cast Away’.
- Efforts are underway to free the ship from the reef.
The storm caused the ship to lose its anchor.
El Mundo, New
The ship’s anchor dragged due to calm weather conditions.
NOS Nieuws, NU.nl, Der Spiegel