Viking-Octantis

On Jan 5, 2026, the cruise ship 'World Voyager' (IMO: 9871529) broke lose from its berth in the port of Ushuaia amid winds of about 30 knots and gusting to 40 knots, and went adrift along with the gangway still hanging from its starboard side. The ship first struck the port structure and then was pushed with its starboard side bow against the port side stern of the cruise ship 'Viking Octantis', which was moored nearby. The impact was well above the waterline, so no water ingress occurred. The 'Viking Octantis' suffered only minor damage to one of its rear railings, while the bow of the 'World Voyager' suffered a crack, with no structural damage reported. There were no injuries either. The 'World Voyager' dropped anchor in pos. 54° 48' S 068° 16 W after the allision, before heading to Yankee HRB with an ETA as of Jan 8. The 'Viking Octantis' left the port on Jan 6 en route to Fournier Bay with an ETA as of Jan 8. The Argentine Naval Prefecture indicated that an official report was expected to determine precisely how the incident occurred. The incident was caused by a rope breaking at the stern of the 'World Voyager', which was not a port mooring line, but a line belonging to the vessel. The accident happened while the province was being inspected by the National Ports and Navigation Agency (ANPYN) following a complaint about the poor condition of the Ushuaia port infrastructure. The national port authority conducted an on-site inspection that revealed a series of structural flaws, including in the port fenders. Report with photos and videos: https://dinamicarg.com/impactante-choque-cruceros-puerto-ushuaia/ https://www.surenio.com.ar/ushuaia-fuerte-viento-provoco-una-colision-leve-entre-dos-buques-en-el-puerto/ https://tn.com.ar/videos/sociedad/2026/01/06/video-asi-fue-el-momento-en-el-que-dos-cruceros-chocaron-en-el-puerto-de-ushuaia/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTJMv1rj55N/

Expedition Cruise Ship VIKING OCTANTIS delivered to Viking Cruises. On December 22nd, 2021, Viking Cruises took over their first expedition cruise ship, the VIKING OCTANTIS, from VARD in Søviknes, Norway. The luxury class cruise ship is designed for 378 passengers in 189 cabins. VIKING OCTANTIS (IMO 9863194) has some extraordinary features, such as the Hangar, a closed marina inside the ship, which enables easy boarding and disembarking excursion boats, protected from wind and waves. The cruise ship also has a science laboratory and extensive expedition equipment, including zodiacs, kayaks and two mini submarines with 270-degree spherical windows for 6 people each. In addition, there is a panorama auditorium on board with the Aula + Finse Terrace, the design of which is inspired by the ceremonial hall of the University of Oslo, in which the Nobel Peace Prizes are awarded. Full article + video https://www.cruisedeck.de/viking-octantis-an-viking-cruises-abgeliefert/