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The World of Post Pandemic Cruising – Big Ships Over Small?

As the world looks toward the post pandemic world, one thing that’s staring at many people is the change in traveling. When CDC’s no-sail order expires, how will cruisers return to the water is the question in everyone’s mind. Will it be mega ships or small cruises that will find favour.

An article published in Travel Pulse sought to understand the emerging new normal of the cruise industry. Let’s take a look at it.

The Large Ship Advantage

Like always, it depends on the traveler.

“From a social...

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Touchless Technology, UV Sanitation – How Airports Coping With COVID19

With COVID-19 ravaging the aviation industry, airlines and airports worldwide are reining in costs and halting new spending, except in one area: reassuring pandemic-wary passengers about travel, says an article published in Reuters

“Whatever the new normal (…) it’s going to be more and more around self-service,” Sean Donohue, chief executive of Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport (DFW), told Reuters in an interview.

New facilities 

The airport is working with American Airlines – whose home...

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[Watch] Can’t Sail on Cruises But Can Fly on a Plane – Why?

As the COVID19 crisis deepens, cruise traveling has been postponed while airlines have reopened for business. Several cruise liners like Carnival, Royal Carribean etc. has cancelled cruises till September. Many are wondering why you can’t cruise in this situation but it is safe to travel.

An article published in WTSP written by Allison Kropff, sought to answer this when they spoke to two doctors from USF about the differences between boarding a plane and boarding a cruise ship.

What’s at stake in...

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Top 5 Bunkering Locations Where You Can Spend Your Holiday!

Want to spend your holiday on a bustling picturesque bunkering hub watching ships in action? Is that your kind of holiday?. Well, you are in for a surprise as there are indeed places where you can do that!

Integr8 Fuels, the bunker trading and brokerage arm of Navig8, on Monday (15 June) published a list of bunkering hubs that also double up as holiday destinations for those who need to catch up on work and travel post COVID-19 lockdowns; it was written by Senior Research Analyst, Anton...

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Inside World’s First Quarantine Centers in Medieval Europe!

Dubrovnik was the first Mediterranean port to sequester people (Credit: Credit: Ivan Vuković Vuka)
  • The world of infectious disease has brought many a firsts, including the concept of quarantine
  • A medieval city in Europe built of stone walls was the Quarantine city for generations.
  • It’s well lit spacious system of quarantine housing system could give us the world a lesson in quarantining.
  • Contactless movement of the patients to get the fresh air and spacious arrangements holds the key.
  • The different levels and tiers of accommodation of people based on the severity of the sickness was a well...

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Japan’s Entry Ban Expands To Prevent Coronavirus Spread!

Japan expands its entry ban to visitors from various nations in effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, reports Kyodo news.

Entry ban

Japan has expanded its entry ban list, introducing strict entry restrictions for travellers from various countries that have been severely affected by the Coronavirus. Among 10 other countries, Japan now has included India in its entry ban list.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the move will take effect from Wednesday and will remain in place “for the...

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Coronavirus Pandemic Vital Questions Answered By Experts!

As the coronavirus pandemic fear gripples everyone, here are some vital questions to clear your doubts regarding COVID19. Originally, published in Times of India, the article answers some critical questions regarding the virus effect on our body.

Question: Are pregnant women safe? What precautions should they take?

Answer : Someone who’s pregnant is at an increased risk of suffering from viral respiratory infections such as the flu and can impact their health severely. This is so because;...

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Seafarers’ Safety First, Says Maersk As It Cancels Crew Changes Due To COVID19

In a major development, Shipping giant Maersk has announced that they are suspending all crew changes for the next 4 weeks, report Co Sea.

Seafarers Safety First

The announcement comes at a time when the shipping industry is reeling under the COVID19 pandemic. Metal Maritime backs the company’s decision solely for the safety of each seafarer. The parties will meet later this week to clarify the consequences and agree on details of how the crisis situation will be resolved.

Email Statement Issued

Thi...

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Coronavirus Surface Viability Could Spark New Disinfecting Approach!

From previous research, we already knew that coronaviruses can survive on metal and plastic surfaces but it wasn’t clear if that is true for the new strain as well. Now, a Reuters report highlights that the highly contagious novel coronavirus that has exploded into a global pandemic can remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to days,  a new study that offers guidance to help people avoid contracting the respiratory illness COVID-19 underlines.

Scientists...

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[Answer] How To Manage COVID19 Infections Onboard A Ship?

The Holland America Line Inc. Westerdam cruise ship passes through the West Arm of Glacier Bay, Alaska, U.S., on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Fears over melting glaciers are fueling a tourism boom in Alaska, with rising summer temperatures in recent years contributing to the rapid decline of a number of storied glaciers, according to reporting from The Telegraph. Photographer: Tim Rue/Bloomberg via Getty Images

As the Coronavirus Pandemic charters its path across the world and epicentre moves to...

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