NEWSLETTER
Pirates seem somewhat out of another moment, but they are still a problem in certain parts of the world.
It is incredibly rare for a cruise to face a pirate attack, but that does not mean that cruise lines do not monitor potentially dangerous situations. Cruises can change their route, commit to the local army as a deterrence or take other measures to make it clear that pirates should remain away.
That includes taking preventive measures, such as closing outdoor mallets at night in some very rare cases.
“The exceptionally trained ship security personnel are in the so -called 24/7. The main cruise lines have sophisticated security departments led by former officials responsible for enforcing federal, state and military law and are served by competent and qualified security personnel. Each ship that sails towards or from the US detection and reports, “according to the Cruise international line.
However, a cruise had to take measures to avoid a possible pirate attack. Doug Parker has the complete story and more about the news of Cruise on March 17 today.
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Cunard warns passengers about pirates
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These are Cruise news today with Doug Parker.
During the weekend, Queen Ana de Cudard was warned aboard Cudard that they remained inside during the night while the ship sailed through pirate prone waters between Darwin, Australia and even Manila in the Philippines.
The captain advised the guests to turn off the balcony lights, keep the curtains closed and avoid the external roofs during the night hours as a precaution.
The Sulu Sea Region is known for piracy with armed groups aimed at ships in the region.
Now, while cruises are rarely attacked, ships carry defense systems such as water cannons and sound -based deterrence elements. Queen Anne is in her first world cruise, which began in January.
The last cruises reported to be attacked by pirates, the spirit of Seabourn in 05 and MSc Melody in 09, both in front of the coast of Africa.
Carnival faces delay, Royal Caribbean presents a report
And a storm system is delaying the departure of the Norfolk Carnival Sun. Now, originally, it will go for a six night cruise yesterday, the ship will now leave this morning due to strong winds and heavy rains.
Now the passengers approached the ship as scheduled, but the delay means a stop less in the Bahamas. This is the second delay related to the climate for Norfolk this year, with a similar incident last month.
And Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas has presented its Corrective Action Report to the CDC that addresses the more than 50 infractions after a recent health inspection.
In February, the ship avoided a failed rating, noting only 86 out of every 100. Below 86 it is failing. Strikes against them included inappropriate food storage, hygiene problems and disease mismanagement reports.
Improvements in the Corrective Action Report, well, which included stricter disease protocols, improved food safety measures and better sanitation procedures. The ship is currently sailing and had no delay on any trip.
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Have a great Monday. Today I am Doug Parker with Cruise News.
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