[meatloaf]

Today, Saturday, the Chinese captain hoped the tide change would enable them to get free of the ice. I’m LMAO that the turistas have to stand by on the Australian ice breaker. If I’m reading the correct info, the closest heavy ice breaker is about a 1000 miles away. That one can handle 20’ thick ice. It’s not involved at this point.

[C210N]

If I’m reading the correct info, the closest heavy ice breaker is about a 1000 miles away.

Yep, the US to the rescue...

The Coast Guard's Polar Star is steaming towards the scene...