Events tagged with "south-shetland"

Historical Events tagged with "south-shetland"

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Accidents & Tragedies

MS Explorer Sinks After Hitting Iceberg

November 23rd, 2007 17 years ago

The MS Explorer, a cruise liner carrying 154 people, sank in the Antarctic Ocean after striking an iceberg near the South Shetland Islands. Fortunately, there were no fatalities among the passengers or crew. The incident occurred in one of the most remote regions of the world, raising questions about cruise safety in polar waters. Evacuation procedures were swiftly implemented, allowing all individuals on board to be rescued by nearby vessels.