NZers on crippled cruise ship safe

The cruise liner, Carnival Splendour, is being towed to San Diego , following an engine fire which has now been extinguished. The ship remains seaworthy.

• It is being escorted by the United States Navy and United States Coastguard. Should it be necessary to find a port closer than San Diego the ship will head for Ensenada, Mexico.

• We are aware of 9 Zealanders on board. Due to privacy considerations we cannot provide more details.

• The New Zealand Consulate-General, Los Angeles, has been in contact with Carnival Cruise Lines, and they have confirmed there are no medical issues and everyone on board is safe and well.

• An information line has been established by Carnival Cruise Lines to provide information to family and friends. The contact number is +1 305 406 5534

• At present communications with the ship is limited with only outgoing phone lines available for use by passengers.

• We understand the cruise liner will reach San Diego midday tomorrow (Friday) New Zealand time.

• We are continuing to monitor the situation

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