| Silversea Antarctic damage

SILVER Explorer suffered damage this month
whilst on an American charter cruise in
Antarctic waters, due to severe weather.
According to Silversea, the vessel was
cruising on the way to South Georgia and the
Antarctic peninsula when it encountered
“heavy weather” on 12 Jan resulting in
undisclosed damages to the ship.
Whilst not confirming the exact nature of the
ship’s damage, Silversea explained that
Explorer is currently enroute back to Ushuaia
and is sailing with full power and control, and
that the stabilizers are in good working order.
Silversea also confirmed that no guests were
injured during the incident, but that four crew
members were treated for minor injuries.
No Australians were onboard the voyage.
Meanwhile, the cruise line has cancelled
Explorer’s next scheduled departure on 21 Jan,
but has confirmed that the ship’s 31 Jan
departure will go ahead.
Guests booked on the cancelled voyage have
been contacted and offered alternative voyages.