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Paul Gauguin accidents and incidents

Paul Gauguin cruise ship
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Cabins
160

Length (LOA)
153 m / 502 ft

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CruiseMapper's Paul Gauguin cruise ship accidents, incidents and law news reports relate to a 352-passenger vessel owned by Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant Cruises). Our Paul Gauguin accidents page contains reports made by using official data from renown online news media sources, US Coast Guard and Wikipedia.

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  • propulsion/power loss - 2016 (Bora Bora, French Polynesia)

May 2022Other Incidents

In the period May May 14-20, 2022, the cruise ship hosted the inaugural "Blue Climate Summit" event. The global conference was attended by 250+ guests and aimed to accelerate climate change and ocean-related projects and technologies.

Among the participants were renowned scientists and environmental activists, community and business leaders, financial experts, social media influencers, innovators.

The Blue Climate Summit was co-sponsored by French Polynesia's Government and other public institutions and private companies.

16 August 2016Propulsion / Power Loss

In August 2016, due to propulsion problems, the ship remained for several days anchored near Vaitape, Bora Bora Island (French Polynesia, Society Islands). The accident affected only the vessel's speed (itinerary) but not the onboard passenger services. According to the shipowner Paul Gauguin Cruises, the technical issue was "electronic card" related.

On August 16, an engineer was flown from France to assist MS Paul Gauguin's repairs. During the port stay in Bora Bora, the cruise company provided tender boat service between the ship and Vaitape, to the company's private beach, as well as complimentary shore excursions.

The current voyage (roundtrip from Papeete Tahiti) was scheduled for conclusion on August 20 and included visiting Motu Mahana (company's private island) and Moorea Island. The list of cancelled call ports included two Tuamotu Islands (Rangiroa and Fakarava).

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