BB Riverboats resumes cruises
After being closed since March 16 because of COVID-19 restrictions, BB Riverboats resumed its sternwheeler cruises on the Ohio River on Memorial Day weekend — with discounted rates and social-distancing policies in
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MM&P: Crews of five U.S.-flag containerships trapped by crew change breakdown
The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) says that crews of five U.S.-flag containerships are among the thousands of seafarers essentially being held hostage aboard their vessels because of the
UN agencies call for action on crew change
The heads of the maritime, labor and aviation organizations of the United Nations have issued a plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation so that sea and air
American Queen partners with Ochnser Health for safe return to operations
The Hornblower group’s river cruise brand, American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), is partnering with Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system, Ochsner Health, to help implement a safe return of guests and crews
Carnival announces layoffs, furloughs and salary cuts
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today reported a number of additional actions it is taking to strengthen its liquidity position in the event of an extended pause in cruise
Royal Caribbean puts focus on safety, cost cuts and liquidity
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) estimates it is burning through cash in the range of approximately $250 million to $275 million per month during the present suspension of cruise operations, it
Carnival plans limited resumption of North American cruises
Carnival Cruise Line says it has advised guests and travel agents that it plans to phase in a resumption in its North American service this summer, beginning on August 1 with a
IATA and ICS call on governments to designate crew change airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are jointly calling on governments to take urgent measures to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers. Each month about
Comfort receives supplies to support coronavirus response
Medical care providers aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) yesterday received critical supplies in support of COVID-19 response efforts in New York City. The Comfort was originally
Ingalls Shipbuilding employee tests positive for coronavirus
An employee at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding has tested positive for the coronavirus. In a message to Ingalls employees dated yesterday, Brian Cuccias, Ingalls Shipbuilding president, said that the shipbuilder is