Norwegian cruise ship carrying 266 passengers loses maneuverability in North Sea during storm

The Norwegian cruise ship Maud lost its ability to navigate due to a power failure late on Thursday during a storm in the North Sea as it was sailing from Norway to England, said the Danish Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

The 266 passengers and 131 crew members were safe, said a spokesperson from the center, which is responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations. ---More...