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Cruise ship did not hit a coral reef
The 'Aqua Blu' has been anchored at the port of Waisai in Raja Ampat, for further inspections. An initial examination of the area where the vessel ran aground showed that the vessel did not allide with a coral reef but rocks within the Raja Ampat Marine Protected Area, however local authorities will still double check and verify for any damages caused by the accident. Investigations were still ongoing.
Luxury cruise ship grounded on pristine coral reef
The 'Aqua Blu' ran aground on a reef in Raja Ampat, Papua, on Dec 20, 2019. Ccral reefs in the water conservation on Wayag Island suffered damage. The ship had on board dozens of tourists. It refloated with high tide and headed for Batanta island. The local community and authorities were trying to assess the reef damage.
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