Ocean Nova

Ocean Nova ran aground off Antartica

Hey there, just got the news that the Ocean Nova, the ship that took me to Antarctica, ran aground with around 100 people on board. Its such a wonderful ship, really bad luck for the company (Quark Expeditions), they had a rough year already as one of their other ships, (the M/V Orlova) was grounded for almost a month or so. When I was going to Antartica, I was initially booked on the M/V Orlova, but got transferred to the Ocean Nova in December 2008. While we where crusing around Antartica, a ship of another company, the “Ushuaia” ran aground, and we actually went there and their Expedition leader came aboard our ship. Thinking that the Ocean Nova is now in the same situation is really ironic.

I hope all the crew members are well and the ship is going to get out there soon!