A Holland America Line cruise ship, with 42 ill people on board, has been turned away by ports in Chile.
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CDC: Coronavirus Survived 17 Days on Diamond Princess Cabin Surfaces
The coronavirus found on cabin surfaces of infected passengers up to 17 days after cabins were vacated.
Royal Caribbean Secures USD 2.2 Bn Loan to Bolster Liquidity
Royal Caribbean Cruises secures a USD 2.2 billion 364-day secured term loan facility to boost its liquidity.
Ports of Stockholm Halves Port Fees for Ferries
Ports of Stockholm has halved port fees for ferries at all three of the company’s ports.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293040/ports-of-stockholm-halves-port-fees-for-ferries/
Carnival Offers Govts to Use Cruise Ships to Treat Non-COVID-19 Patients
Carnival has offered select cruise ships for use as temporary hospitals to help address COVID-19.
Carnival Bracing for Net Loss in 2020 FY as a Result of COVID-19
Carnival Corporation expects to post a net loss for operations for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2020.
4 People on board Ruby Princess Test Positive to Coronavirus
Four people onboard Ruby Princess cruise ship have tested positive to coronavirus.
Hurtigruten to Take All Ships Out of Service amid Coronavirus
As a response to the global coronavirus pandemic, Hurtigruten suspends all operations on the Norwegian coast.
P&O Cruises’ New LNG-Fueled Vessel Leaves Shipyard in Germany
Iona left Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on March 18 to be conveyed on the river Ems to Eemshaven.
CMHI Haimen Launches One, Cuts 1st Steel for Another SunStone Newbuild
On March 16, China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Haimen celebrated two milestones.