The ship is heading to McMurdo Station, a United States Antarctic research center on the south tip of Ross Island. Photo: NZ Herald/ SuppliedA sick cruise ship passenger is urgently being evacuated off a cruise ship in Antarctica. "The MV Ortelius will attempt to get as close to McMurdo Station as conditions allow for the woman to be transferred. If ice prevents the vessel reaching McMurdo she will be transported by the vessel's own helicopter and flown to McMurdo Station. "RCCNZ is in touch with the ship, McMurdo Station and government agencies in New Zealand to smooth the way.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 31, 2017 00:45 UTC