'Tug row' delays stricken liner

A disabled cruise ship will spend an extra 10 to 12 hours at sea without electricity, air conditioning or toilet facilities because of a row over tugs, a Seychelles minister says.

A disabled cruise ship will spend an extra 10 to 12 hours at sea without electricity, air conditioning or toilet facilities because of a row over tugs, a Seychelles minister says.

Joel Morgan said a French fishing vessel that was first to respond to the drifting liner refused to give way to faster tug boats.

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