The Russian Embassy in Argentina contacted the organizer of the Antarctic cruise, where the route was interrupted due to the failure of the ship’s engine. This was reported by RIA Novosti.
“The embassy is aware of the incident. The embassy has contacted the company responsible for organizing the cruise, as well as the Russian citizens on board,” he said.
The diplomatic mission added that they were currently investigating the substance of the claims of Russian citizens, some of whom confirmed that they were on hunger strike. To help resolve the dispute, diplomats established contacts in the province of Tierra del Fuego (Argentina’s southernmost province – socialbites.ca), where they expected the ship to arrive on December 1.
29 November Telegram channel Mash wroteIt was stated that Russians started a hunger strike on the ship that stopped on the way to Antarctica. 170 holidaymakers started their journey on the SH Diana in Cape Town on November 13, the channel reported. According to the plan, the ship was supposed to reach Antarctica on December 3 and end its journey in Ushuaia, Argentina. However, on November 22, the ship became stranded due to engine failure. Of the 15 promised landings, passengers managed to get off only three times.
Previously more than 500 Russians jam On a cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan.