The vessel is stranded in the world's largest and most northerly national park known for icebergs.
, authorities said, adding that no one on board was in danger and no damage has been reported.
The closest Danish navy ship was about 1200 nautical miles away, he said, adding it was heading to the site and could be expected at the grounded ship as soon as Friday.Jensen said in a statement there is no immediate danger to human life or the environment, but that officials "take this incident very seriously."ran aground on Monday in Alpefjord in the Northeast Greenland National Park.
The grounded cruise ship might also get free on its own when the tide is high, Greenland television KNR reported. "Regardless, the most important thing for us is that everyone gets to safety," Jensen said.There are no reports of injuries aboard the Ocean Explorer cruise ship after it ran aground off Greenland.
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