Cruise ship caught off Fiji, crews work to prevent oil spillThe GuardianSalvage crews in Fiji are working to prevent an oil spill after a cruise ship ran aground off the island on which the 2000 Tom Hanks film Cast Away was filmed. The Blue Lagoon Cruises vessel Fiji Princess grounded at a reef near the uninhabited Monuriki Island on Saturday, the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) said. Monuriki Island in Fiji where the Blue Lagoon Cruises ship Fiji Princess has run aground. Once the weather improved, further work would begin to recover the vessel safely, the spokesperson said. The remaining crew were aiding salvage efforts, and were being berthed on Fiji Princess’ sister ship, Cougar, for safety reasons.

Source: Taipei Times April 06, 2026 17:46 UTC