Tue, 21-Oct-2025

‘Rogue wave’ kills passenger on Viking Polaris

'Rogue wave'

A “rogue wave” strikes a cruise ship headed for Antarctica, leaving one passenger dead. The Norwegian-flagged Viking Polaris encountered a storm as it approached Ushuaia, Argentina. Rogue waves are less frequent but are getting more intense, increasing the risk to international commerce. A “rogue wave” struck a cruise ship headed for Antarctica, leaving one passenger … Read more

‘Rogue wave’ kills American woman, injures 4 in Antarctica

'Rogue wave'

The Viking Polaris was carrying people on an Antarctic trip when the storm struck it as it approached Ushuaia, Argentina. A large wave from the storm smashed many panes of glass on the cruise liner, which then crashed over an American passenger and killed her. When a ‘rogue wave’ struck their cruise ship earlier this … Read more