Strong winds battered a cruise ship in Norway, forcing the ship on a near-collision course with a pier, reports Fox News.
What happened?
It was reported that winds in Bodo, Norway, hit speeds of 63-69 miles per hour last week. The MS Nordnorge, a cruise ship in the Hurtigruten fleet, was filmed struggling in the choppy waters and heavy winds.
While the ship was anchored, it was still battered around and at one point nearly collided with a nearby dock.
Passengers and crew on the ship
Several passengers and crew members can be seen on the ship watching as the impact occurred. The bad weather reportedly forced the ship to skip certain port calls and caused a delay in its itinerary.
Travel chaos in Norway
According to reports, another ship in the Hurtigruten fleet report wave heights of up to 65 feet nearby.
While bad weather is causing travel chaos in Norway, cruise lines in other parts of the world are dealing with issues due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The chaotic weather
A bystander was able to film the accident, which shows the boat struggling in the chaotic weather.
Other canceled cruise schedules
Coronavirus outbreak
More cruise lines have canceled scheduled departures from China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, which has killed at least 132 people and sickened nearly 6,000 across the globe. Over 50 million people remain on lockdown in 17 Chinese cities.
The luxury Seabourn Cruise Lines has canceled the Seabourn Ovation’s Feb. 3 call in Xiamen following the updated travel advisory from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to a Level 3 for the region.
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Source: Fox News
