Thousands of passengers and seafarers employed on cruise ships are still stranded at sea.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293740/thousands-of-cruiseship-crew-members-stranded-at-sea/
Ferry & Cruise News
Carnival to Put Majority of Its Ships in Prolonged Layups
Carnival Corporation expects to put a vast majority of its ships in prolonged layups.
Construction of World’s Largest LNG-Fueled RoRo Ship Begins
CIMC Raffles has cut the first steel for a new LNG-powered RoRo vessel ordered by Wallenius SOL.
Carnival’s Brands Extend Voyage Pause until Mid of May
Carnival Corporation’s North American cruise line operators are extending their suspension of cruise voyages.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293456/carnivals-brands-extend-voyage-pause-until-mid-of-may/
Holland America’s 2 Ships Pass Panama Canal after 4 Deaths on board Zaandam
The relaxing cruise ship vacation has turned into a nightmare ordeal for passengers on board cruise ships that ventured out into the sea in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Ships are struggling…
Readers’ Picks of the Week
Here are the most read stories of the previous week.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293347/readers-picks-of-the-week/
FSG Delivers Eighth RoRo Newbuild to Siem
FSG has delivered another 32,336 GT roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferry to Siem Europe.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293330/fsg-delivers-eighth-roro-newbuild-to-siem/
Meyer Werft: Impact of Coronavirus on New Cruise Ship Orders to Be Immense
Apart from the ongoing health crisis, the cruise industry is currently also faced with an economic crisis.
Norwegian Cruise Line Investigated for Alleged Downplaying of COVID-19 Risks
Florida attorney general launched an investigation into alleged misleading sales pitches from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Ruby Princess Passenger Passes Away as Ship’s Coronavirus Infections Rise to 107 People
A female passenger from the Ruby Princess cruise ship, passed away in hospital this morning.