Cruise passengers stranded off Australia due to 'marine growth' on hull
The Viking Orion was denied permission to dock in Adelaide due to the “biofoul,” an accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae or small animals,The Australian Fisheries Department said the 745-foot-long ship, which can carry up to 930 passengers, had to be cleaned to prevent “harmful marine organisms” from infiltrating the country.
“Professional divers were engaged directly by the vessel line/agent to clean the hull while at anchor outside Australian waters,” the agency said. The Orion was also reportedly denied permission to dock at Christchurch and Dunedin in New Zealand and Hobart, Tasmania, according to the BBC. The vessel had not made a stop since it left Wellington in New Zealand on Boxing Day, according to ship tracking website VesselFinder.com.Kenn Heydrick said no one had been able to leave the ship since Dec. 26.
The Viking Orion was denied permission to dock due to “biofoul,” an accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae or small animals.“The intensity of frustration and anger is growing among passengers,” he said. “The majority of passengers are trying to make the best of things and enjoy extended time at sea. But it is the excursions at four ports that we were looking forward to, and now are greatly missed.”“A dirty & biohazard ship bottom. After 2 years of waiting, Viking disappoints.
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