Stranded Norwegian Dawn cruise ship 'floated and moved'

The Norwegian Cruise Line ship that ran aground off the coast of Bermuda has been floated and moved to another location, the company has said.

The Norwegian Dawn, which has 2,675 passengers and 1,000 crew on board, was "moved to a nearby anchorage position where it will remain overnight".

"The ship will be thoroughly inspected in Bermuda by DNVGL, the ship's classification society, before returning to Boston," Norwegian Cruise Line said in a statement.

Tug boats have been trying to move the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship which ran aground near Bermuda, pictures posted on Twitter show.

Passengers on board the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship that ran aground on a reef near Bermuda are "still trying to have a good time", one guest tweeted.

Passengers on board the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship stranded near Bermuda have posted pictures on of divers preparing to inspect the vessel.

Passengers on board the Norwegian Cruise Line's ship that ran aground in Bermuda have been told they will not be leaving today, according to reports on Twitter.

Guests on board the Norwegian Dawn wrote:

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship that originated in Boston has run aground in Bermuda.

The vessel, called Norwegian Dawn, temporarily lost power as it departed Kings Wharf in Bermuda, the company said.

"The ship's propulsion was affected and, at which time, the vessel made contact with the channel bed," Norwegian Cruise Line said in a statement.

All guests and crew members are safe and there are no initial reports of injuries.

The ship, which is believed to have 2,675 passengers and 1,000 crew on board, now has full power, the firm added.

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