Cruise Port Files Lawsuit for Pier Damage
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Doug Parker reports on two significant legal actions involving cruise ports. In San Juan, the cruise port has filed a lawsuit against MSC Cruises and several insurers regarding damage to Pier 3 West. The port alleges that the MSC Meraviglia caused major structural damage during docking last April, which has disrupted operations and prevented larger vessels from docking. The lawsuit seeks compensation for repairs, business losses, and punitive damages, while also accusing insurers of acting in bad faith. Meanwhile, Bar Harbor is suing the owners of its two major cruise ship piers for 4 million dollars. The town claims the owners violated a local ordinance by allowing nearly 100,000 passengers to disembark in 2024 without the required permits, despite a rule capping daily arrivals at 1,000. The pier owners argue that prior agreements with cruise lines exist. The report also notes mixed performance in cruise line stocks and mentions a preview cruise on the newly launched Norwegian Aqua. The Bar Harbor case is scheduled to head to district court on April 7th.
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Bar Harbor is suing the owners of its two major cruise ship piers for 4 million claiming that they violated a local ordinance by allowing cruise ship passengers to disembark without permit.
Cruise traffic is expected to drop this summer because of the ordinance.
Cruise line stocks were mixed on Thursday.
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