{"id":2032074,"date":"2023-09-14T15:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T19:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/luxury-cruise-ship-stuck-off-greenlands-coast-for-3-days-is-pulled-free\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T15:50:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T19:50:26","slug":"luxury-cruise-ship-stuck-off-greenlands-coast-for-3-days-is-pulled-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/luxury-cruise-ship-stuck-off-greenlands-coast-for-3-days-is-pulled-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury cruise ship, freed after 3-day ordeal off Greenland&#8217;s coast."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fluxury-cruise-ship-stuck-off-greenlands-coast-for-3-days-is-pulled-free%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032074&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A\u200c view\u2063 of\u2064 the Ocean Explorer, a Bahamas-flagged \u2064Norwegian cruise ship with 206 passengers and crew,\u200b which has\u200d run\u2062 aground in northwestern Greenland is pictured on Tuesday, Sept. 12,\u2064 2023. The 104.4-meter (343-foot) \u200clong and 18-meter (60 foot) wide Ocean Explorer ran aground on Monday\u200c in Alpefjord\u200c in the\u2064 Northeast Greenland National \u200dPark. Another attempt to pull free a luxury cruise ship with \u2063206 people that \u2064ran aground in \u200cthe\u2064 world\u2019s northernmost national park has failed\u200c by using \u200bthe \u2062high tide. It \u2063was the\u200d third attempt to free the MV Ocean Explorer.\u2063 (SIRIUS\/Joint Arctic Command via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>12:40 PM \u2013 \u2063Thursday, September 14, 2023<\/p>\n<p>A cruise ship that was stuck for three days off the \u200dcoast of Greenland \u200cwas \u200bfinally pulled free on Thursday after multiple attempts. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 ship,\u2062 known as The \u200dOcean \u2062Explorer, had been carrying 206 passengers \u2062and\u200c was headed toward\u200c Alpefjord,\u2062 a remote corner of Greenland.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a> \u2013 The Ocean Explorer, a luxury cruise ship with 206 passengers, stuck in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Greenland?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Greenland<\/a> Arctic<\/p>\n<p>Rescue efforts are only expected to \u2062reach the scene on Friday. The nearest Danish warship is 1,200 \u200dmiles from the incident site. <\/p>\n<p>Satellite view of the Ocean \u2064Explorer \u2013\u200b the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NmZWCmMHt1\">pic.twitter.com\/NmZWCmMHt1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jack \u2064Straw (@JackStr42679640)\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JackStr42679640\/status\/1701885618354360390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The Joint Arctic Command, part of Denmark\u2019s defense forces, \u200dand SunStone Maritime\u200c Group, in charge \u2063of the rescue \u200doperation,\u200c announced on \u200cThursday that\u200c the ship was successfully pulled\u2063 free by a \u2063fishing vessel\u200b named Tarajoq. <\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there\u2063 were\u2062 no reported injuries on the stranded ship and local authorities confirmed that \u2062there was\u200d no threat to the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The rescue comes after\u200d a failed attempt on Wednesday, when\u200c a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/luxury-cruise-ship-stuck-off-greenlands-coast-for-3-days-is-pulled-free\/\" title=\"Luxury cruise ship, freed after 3-day ordeal off Greenland's coast.\">fishing research vessel owned<\/a> by the government of \u200bGreenland tried and failed to free the ship during high tide.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>The Joint\u200b Arctic Command issued a statement \u200csaying that \u201cthe crew and passengers are in a difficult situation, but after the circumstances, the atmosphere on the ship\u200d is good and \u200deveryone \u2064on \u2064board\u2063 is \u200bfine.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the cause of the \u200dship&#8217;s grounding remains unclear. Authorities stated\u200c that there were no signs of damage to\u200c its foundation.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Aurora Expeditions\u2019\u200b website, The Ocean Explorer, built in 2021, \u200bwas designed to &#8220;travel to the world\u2019s \u200bmost\u200d remote\u200c destinations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The ship was on a 17-day expedition and\u2063 passengers \u2064paid at least $15,000 individually.\u200c It featured \u200bamenities such as a Jacuzzi, gym, and two\u200d large master \u200dbathrooms with sea views.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! \u200cReceive breaking news blasts \u2062directly \u200cto \u2062your \u2062inbox for\u200d free. Subscribe\u200b here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>In the \u200dsecond part of an exclusive interview\u200c with the man\u2064 behind the \u2062biggest freedom of speech\u200b lawsuit ever before\u200b seen. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>House\u2063 Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer tells One\u2064 America News\u2062 House\u200b Speaker McCarthy\u2019s decision to move forward with \u2064an \u200bimpeachment inquiry will enhance \u2062his committee\u2019s ability \u2062to\u200b pursue its investigation into alleged Biden \u200ccorruption.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>In \u200cthe second\u2062 part of an \u200cexclusive interview with the \u200dman\u200c behind \u200cthe\u200c biggest freedom of speech\u200b lawsuit ever before\u2064 seen \u2013 Missouri Attorney General,\u2062 Andrew Bailey, \u200dsits down with\u2062 One America\u2019s Chief White House \u2063Correspondent, Monica Paige, with the details.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Mike Dillender<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>LONDON (Reuters) -The\u200b European\u2064 Commission launched\u2064 an\u200c investigation on Wednesday\u2064 into\u2063 whether to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reactions-to-eu-probe-of-chinese-electric-cars-imports\/\" title=\"EU probe of Chinese electric cars imports sparks mixed reactions.\">impose punitive tariffs<\/a> to protect European Union automakers against\u2026 \u2064 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>By\u200b John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) \u2013 ABB is spending $280 \u200cmillion \u200con a new robotics factory in \u200cSweden, the Swiss engineering and\u2026\u2062 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>PARIS (Reuters) \u2013 French Europe Minister \u2062Laurence Boon on Wednesday welcomed an \u200canti-subsidy investigation\u2063 into Chinese electric vehicles launched by the EU\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>By Mathieu Rosemain and Silvia Aloisi PARIS (Reuters) \u2013 Apple said on Wednesday its\u200b iPhone 12 model\u200b was certified by multiple international\u2026 \u200d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What safety measures and navigation systems did The Ocean Explorer have in \u2063place to ensure the \u200dcomfort and safety of its passengers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Gold fixtures. The Ocean Explorer\u200b was also equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems\u2062 and safety measures to\u2063 ensure a comfortable and safe journey \u2064for its passengers.<\/p>\n<p>The incident, however, raised concerns about the safety and accessibility of remote regions such as Greenland. As climate change continues to impact the world, more cruise\u2063 ships and expedition vessels are venturing into these once-inaccessible areas. While these expeditions provide an opportunity for travelers to experience \u2064the unique \u200cbeauty of these regions, they\u200d also pose \u200cchallenges and risks.<\/p>\n<p>The successful rescue of\u2063 The Ocean Explorer highlights the importance of preparedness and strategic planning in such situations. The Joint Arctic Command and SunStone Maritime Group\u2064 demonstrated their expertise and resourcefulness in coordinating the rescue operation. Their swift\u200d response \u2062and effective collaboration with local authorities ensured the safety of the passengers and crew.<\/p>\n<p>The incident also\u2064 shed light \u200don the significant role \u200cfishing\u200c vessels can play in emergency situations. \u200bThe Tarajoq, a fishing vessel, played a crucial role in the\u2064 successful rescue\u2062 of The Ocean Explorer. This highlights the \u200dneed for cooperation and support between different sectors, as well as the importance of having well-equipped and skilled personnel in remote areas.<\/p>\n<p>While the immediate threat has been averted, the grounding of The Ocean Explorer serves as a reminder \u2063of the potential risks and \u2064challenges associated with remote expeditions. It is imperative for cruise ship operators and expedition companies to prioritize safety and adhere to strict guidelines and regulations when venturing into these regions. Regular assessments of navigation routes and conditions, as well as contingency \u2062plans for emergency\u200d situations, should be in place\u2062 to mitigate \u200crisks and ensure the safety of passengers and crew.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, closer monitoring and regulation of cruise ship activities in sensitive areas such as national parks is\u200c crucial to protect the\u200c environment and wildlife. The prompt \u2064response of\u200c local authorities in confirming that there was no threat to the environment \u2063is commendable. However, it \u200bis essential\u2062 to have stringent \u2062protocols \u2062in place\u2064 to prevent any potential\u2064 harm to the fragile ecosystems of these regions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the successful rescue of The Ocean Explorer off the coast of Greenland serves as a\u2062 reminder of the challenges and risks \u2064associated with remote \u200bexpeditions. It highlights the importance of preparedness, collaboration, and adherence to safety\u2062 guidelines in such \u2063situations. \u200dAs more cruise ships and expedition vessels venture\u2064 into \u200bremote regions,\u2064 it \u200cis crucial for operators to prioritize safety and adhere to strict regulations to \u2063ensure the well-being of passengers, crew, and the environment. With proper\u2064 planning and collaboration, these unique expeditions can continue to \u200dprovide travelers with exceptional experiences while \u200cminimizing risks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A photo shows the Ocean Explorer, a Bahamas-flagged Norwegian cruise ship, stranded in northwestern Greenland. With 206 passengers and crew onboard, the 104.4-meter long and 18-meter wide ship ran aground in Alpefjord, within the Northeast Greenland National Park. 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