das Expeditionskreuzfahrtschiff "Clipper Adventurer" ist in Nord-Kanada auf Grund gelaufen. Das Schiff gehört der dänischen Clipper-Gruppe und war zum Zeitpunkt des Unglücks an den kanadischen Veranstalter Adventure Canada verchartert.
Folgende Pressemitteilung zu dem Vorfall hat dieser veröffentlicht:
Clipper Adventure Update
August 28th , 2010, Mississauga, ON, Canada.
At approximately 1910 local time (GMT-7) on August 27th, 2010
MV Clipper Adventurer, en-route from Port Epworth to Kugluktuk NU, was grounded on an uncharted rock at 67 58 N 112 40 W. At the time the seas were calm, sunny conditions and good visibility with no wind or swell.
Efforts of the vessel's crew to dislodge the vessel during high tide on August 28th were unsuccessful.
The vessel now rests with a slight list. Conditions are stabilized. All passengers and crew are safe and unharmed. Weather remains favourable as passengers continue to enjoy onboard programming and hospitality.
Canadian authorities have been notified and the Canadian Coast Guard Vessel Amundsen is en-route set to arrive 0900 August 29th to assist with disembarking passengers.
Flight arrangements have been made to ensure passengers return to Edmonton for the evening of August 29th.
For inquiries please contact the Adventure Canada office 905 271 4000.
