Overview
- The MV Fiji Princess, which ran aground Saturday near Monuriki, was evacuated with no injuries among 30 passengers and several crew.
- By Monday, responders under an Australian salvage lead had pumped off removable diesel and oils to cut spill risk on the reef.
- Fiji’s maritime authority reported heavy damage in the steering area of the 55-meter vessel.
- Rough seas have blocked safe underwater inspection of the hull, with no sign so far of a breach in the main fuel tank.
- Investigators are in the early phase, and the operator says a sudden gust likely dragged the anchored ship toward the reef.