Key takeaways:
- The Ocean Explorer cruise ship ran aground in Greenland with 206 people on board.
- Three passengers have contracted Covid-19 and are in isolation.
- The Denmark Joint Arctic Command has confirmed that all aboard are safe and there is no damage to the environment.
On Tuesday, the Ocean Explorer cruise ship ran aground in Greenland with 206 people on board. Despite attempts to free the ship on Wednesday, the vessel remains stuck in Arctic conditions until at least Friday.
The operator of the luxury cruise ship, Australia-based Aurora Expeditions, has confirmed that three passengers have contracted Covid-19. The passengers are in isolation and being looked after by the onboard medical team and crew. All other passengers and crew remain healthy.
The Denmark Joint Arctic Command has been in contact with the ship and has confirmed that all aboard are safe and there is no damage to the environment. Steven Fraser, a retiree from Australia who is on the ship, said that everyone is in good spirits.
The cause of the grounding is still unknown, and it is unclear when the ship will be freed. Aurora Expeditions has said that they are working with local authorities to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew. They are also working to determine the cause of the incident.
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