PortBermudaWebcam.com(HAMILTON, Bermuda) — The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship with more than 3,700 people on board ran aground in Bermuda Tuesday afternoon after the vessel temporarily lost power as the ship was departing, cruise line officials and the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The ship — with 2,675 passengers and 1,062 crew members — was departing King’s Wharf, Bermuda, when it lost power, officials said.
“The ship’s propulsion was affected and, at which time, the vessel made contact with the channel bed. All guests and crew are safe,” Norwegian Cruise Line said in a statement. “The ship has full power and onboard services continue as scheduled.”
“The ship’s team is currently assessing the situation and we will provide more information as it becomes available,” the cruise line added.
The Coast Guard received a report that the Norwegian Dawn had run aground, a Coast Guard spokesperson said, noting that there were no injuries and no reports of gas fuel leakage.
A tug boat and drivers are on their way to assess the situation, the Coast Guard spokesperson said.
The ship originated in Boston, ABC News’ Boston affiliate WCVB-TV reported.
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