Fiji Cruise Ship Runs Aground Near 'Cast Away Island'

Topic: Marine Incidents

The Fiji Princess cruise ship ran aground on a reef near an island.

In short:

A cruise ship from Fiji has run aground near 'Cast Away Island'.

The Fiji Navy says 30 passengers were taken back to the main island safely.

What's next?

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is making a report about the incident.

Thirty passengers were rescued after the cruise ship ran aground near 'Cast Away Island'.

The Fiji Princess hit a reef near Monuriki Island while on a seven-day cruise.

Monuriki Island is also known as 'Cast Away Island' because of a movie.

Videos on social media show the 55-metre ship stuck near the island.

A government spokesperson said all passengers were taken back to Port Denarau.

The ship is still stuck on the reef.

The cruise company did not comment on the incident.

It's not clear if any Australians were on the ship.

Videos on social media show the Fiji Princess near Monuriki Island.

Fiji Navy sources say the ship had 30 passengers and 30 crew members.

All passengers were rescued and taken to Denarau.

Some crew members are still on the ship.

No one was hurt and all are safe.

The company is working to salvage the ship.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is making a report.