Power failure on board Ocean Countess

The cruise ship Ocean Countess, which became the first liner to start its voyage from Liverpool's new cruise terminal yesterday, has been diverted to Anglesey after losing power overnight.

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'Safety and comfort' of Ocean Countess passengers 'main priority'

“The safety and comfort of our passengers is our main priority and we are really sorry for this disruption to the start of their cruising holiday."

– Richard Bastow, Operations Director, Cruise & Maritime Voyages

Mr Bastow was speaking after the ship Ocean Countess lost power for three hours.

The 719 mainly British passengers left Liverpool for an eight-night Diamond Jubilee cruise to the Scottish Highlands and Islands yesterday.

Ocean Countess has been diverted to Hollyhead on Anglesey for 'precautionary checks'.

Power failure on board Ocean Countess

The cruise ship Ocean Countess has been diverted to Anglesey after suffering a power failure overnight.

She became the first ship to start her voyage from Liverpool's new cruise liner terminal when she set sail from the city yesterday.

An electrical fault caused the loss of main engine power for three hours overnight.

Full power has now been restored but the ship was diverted to Hollyhead on Anglesey for checks.

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