Asia & Australasia

As reported elsewhere in Seatrade Cruise News, Azamara and Celebrity Cruises have pulled out of the 2020/21 wave season in Australia and New Zealand.

China Merchants Heavy Industry cut steel for Ocean Odyssey, the fifth in SunStone Ships' Infinity class.

Martin Bidgood, regional director Australia for Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, has lost his job as part of a global restructuring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tam Wing Kun Holdings will support Swan Hellenic through coordinated logistics as part of an agreement signed between the two companies today.

Passenger freighter Aranui 5 was en route to Moorea Sunday when 10 crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

Following 22 successful Taiwan sailings carrying more than 25,000 passengers since July 26, Dream Cruises is adding more domestic routes.

Ponant, one of three new members of the New Zealand Cruise Association, is ready to operate local cruising in New Zealand.

Cruise Lines International Association Australasia launched a Cruise Suppliers Advisory Group to support plans for a phased resumption of cruise operations in Australia.

Hainan provincial communication and transportation authority, Sanya municipal government and Astro Ocean Cruise signed an agreement to jointly run a local cruise business.

Sun Princess and Sea Princess have been sold, with Sun Princess going to Japan's Peace Boat, according to a broker.