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Splendid case study — how the first passenger ship was transformed for coronavirus relief

Mar 19, 2020

The first passenger vessel to be converted into a hospital ship to support the coronavirus battle is MSC Group's Splendid, operated by GNV.

March 19 updates: Zaandam, Marseille takes ships, Braemar cruisers are home, Fiji, Great Lakes/St. Lawrence outlook

Mar 19, 2020

In addition to feature story coverage, here's a quick read of some of today’s other coronavirus-related cruise news and announcements.

Carnival Corp. is offering cruise ships for coronavirus support

Mar 19, 2020

Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia will provide select ships as floating hospitals in the coronavirus fight.

Mid-ocean ship swap ensures CMV cruisers will get home

Mar 19, 2020

Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Columbus and Vasco da Gama met at anchorage off the coast of Phuket on Wednesday to transfer passengers by tender between the two ships.

Could cruise ships become floating hospitals in the war on coronavirus?

Mar 18, 2020

The feasibility of using cruise ships for medical support in the war on coronavirus is under discussion.

NCL to dock shoreside pay 20%, move to four-day week

Mar 18, 2020

Acting to preserve resources while keeping its full team employed, Norwegian Cruise Line is going to reduce shoreside pay 20% and shift to a four-day work week.

Iona conveyance: 'Cruise fans, please stay home'

Mar 18, 2020

For probably the first time ever, Meyer Werft urged cruise fans not to come out to watch a ship's conveyance on the Ems River.

March 18 updates: Hurtigruten halts, Braemar flights from Cuba, Galveston shelter, Genting policy

Mar 18, 2020

In addition to feature story coverage, here's a quick read of some of today’s other coronavirus-related cruise news and announcements.

Cruise veteran champions nontoxic Bioesque to disinfect/clean

Mar 18, 2020

With a 30-year background in cruise ship operations, Mark Rumbarger is on a mission: To encourage sustainable, eco-friendly, nontoxic disinfectant/cleaning solutions.

Chantiers de l'Atlantique slows work but Celebrity Apex delivery date holds

Mar 18, 2020

Chantiers de l'Atlantique has reduced work activity until Friday, however Celebrity Apex's delivery is still reported on schedule.

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