NEW : The Australian icebreaker , the Aurora Australis , which is carrying the rescued passengers , was placed on standby in case the Xue Long needs help . Xue Long icebreaker is beset by ice and ca n't move . Comment: Xue Long 's captain says no assistance is needed and vessel will try to break free . Australian icebreaker carrying the rescued people chugs toward base .
NEW : Xue Long icebreaker is beset by ice and ca n't move . Comment: Xue Long 's captain says no assistance is needed and vessel will try to break free . Australian icebreaker carrying the rescued people chugs toward base .