3 Cruise Ship Rescues, 75+ Sick, Crew Days Off
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Doug Parker reports on several significant maritime incidents and industry developments occurring over a busy weekend. The United States Coast Guard performed three separate medical evacuations involving Royal Caribbean vessels. These rescues included a 56 year old man from Grandeur of the Seas near Miami, a young girl from Radiance of the Seas on the Florida West Coast, and an elderly woman from Harmony of the Seas on the Gulf Coast. The Harmony of the Seas arrival in Galveston was delayed by eight hours due to the medical emergency. Additionally, the CDC confirmed the ninth norovirus outbreak of 2024 within the cruise industry. Holland America Line reported that 74 passengers and four crew members fell ill during a ten night voyage on the Zuiderdam. The cruise line responded by implementing enhanced sanitation protocols and delaying boarding for the subsequent voyage. In labor news, Ryell Banda, founder of Life on Cruise Ships, proposed that cruise lines implement a policy granting crew members one full day off per month to improve productivity and guest experience. Finally, the report notes mixed stock performance for major cruise corporations including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Viking.
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it was a busy weekend for medical evacuations on cruise ships
the CDC has confirmed the ninth norovirus outbreak of 2024 for the cruise industry
a crew member is urging cruise lines to adopt a new policy granting crew members a full day off each month
crew stocks were mixed on Friday Carnival Corporation down 1% 25.9 Royal Caribbean up a half 24517
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