Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
Summary
A cruise ship named the Coral Adventurer ran aground near Papua New Guinea while on its first trip after an incident where an elderly passenger died after being left behind on a remote island. The ship is under investigation for the death of the woman, who was left on Lizard Island. All people on board during the grounding incident are safe, and the ship suffered no reported damage.Key Facts
- The cruise ship Coral Adventurer ran aground near Papua New Guinea.
- The incident followed the death of a passenger, Suzanne Rees, left on an island in October.
- All 80 passengers and 43 crew members on the ship are safe.
- No damage to the ship's hull has been found, but more inspections are planned.
- The ship did not send any distress signals, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
- The cruise was on a 12-day journey scheduled to end on December 30.
- The ship is under joint investigation by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Queensland Police.
- The cruise company expressed regret for the earlier incident and is cooperating with investigations.
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