South Georgia Island Visit
The 89 meter long, 700 dwt passenger ship Plancius became disabled while off Grytviken, South Georgia Island. The vessel with 70 passengers suffered partial engine failure near the port and dropped anchor near the island. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. Another vessel was requested to pickup the passengers and take them to Montevideo. After the passengers are transferred, the Plancius is to proceed under its own power to Montevideo for inspection.
