Legal & Regulatory

The hearing for those accused of negligence in their duty of care to visitors to White Island when a volcano erupted in December 2019 has been adjourned until October 21 due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's newly issued updates to its COVID-19 instructions for cruise ships reflect what lines are already doing, an operations source said.

Mediation planned this month between Carnival Australia and Shine Lawyers who filed a class action in July 2020 on behalf of passengers and the estates of those who died in the COVID-19 outbreak on Ruby Princess did not proceed.

The US Federal Maritime Commission seeks public comment on proposed regulations concerning cruise line nonperformance and refunds for canceled or delayed voyages.

Florida plans to appeal a ruling allowing Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to require vaccination documentation for sailings from the state.

A US District judge sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, granting its request for a preliminary injunction to stop Florida from enforcing the state's vaccine passport ban.

In a 2.5-hour hearing today, Federal District Judge Kathleen Williams heard arguments relating to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Florida from enforcing its vaccine passport ban.

Following a second quarter loss, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported 'robust future demand' across all brands and expects to have 75% of its fleet operating by year end.

The UK will allow international cruises starting Aug. 2, in line with Public Health England guidance.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's conditional sailing order may be non-binding in Florida now, but ships are still subject to inspection to prevent the spread of communicable diseases like COVID-19 and may be detained.