The « Mein Schiff 3 » of TUI Cruises struck a container ship as it was leaving Bremerhaven port, in northern Germany, last Sunday.
According to the initial police findings reported by the dpa-AFX agency and picked up by Zonebourse, a gust of wind pushed the liner toward vessels moored at the Stromkaje terminal. Based on early information, no one was injured.
The 20-day cruise to the Canary Islands is canceled and passengers will be reimbursed. The vessel, nearly 100% full, must go into dry dock.
The damages are estimated at a seven-figure amount. The river police are investigating, in particular the captain, to determine whether he breached his duty of care. No wind-strongness advisory had been issued at departure, dpa-AFX notes.
End of the journey in Cambodia for the ‘endless cruise’
À Sihanoukville, environ 200 résidents du Villa Vie Odyssey ont dû quitter le navire après l’annonce, mardi 27 octobre, de la suspension des opérations par l’exploitant américain Villa Vie Residences, rapporte Le Figaro.
Sur ce paquebot, les cabines sont louées ou achetées pour y vivre. Il était arrivé de Thaïlande le 23 octobre avec 203 passagers et 156 membres d’équipage. Selon Long Dimanche, vice-gouverneur de la province de Preah Sihanouk, cité par l’AFP, les résidents ont eu sept heures pour faire leurs bagages.
The company says it can no longer absorb its operating losses, due mainly to fuel. It states that its monthly fuel cost per cabin has risen from about $1,800 on average to $6,000–$8,000 in certain regions of Asia.
It gives itself 60 days to find new capital and warns that “no outcome is guaranteed.” It did not specify the conditions for lodging, repatriation, or refunds.
Sur ce paquebot, les cabines sont louées ou achetées pour y vivre. Il était arrivé de Thaïlande le 23 octobre avec 203 passagers et 156 membres d’équipage. Selon Long Dimanche, vice-gouverneur de la province de Preah Sihanouk, cité par l’AFP, les résidents ont eu sept heures pour faire leurs bagages.
The company says it can no longer absorb its operating losses, due mainly to fuel. It states that its monthly fuel cost per cabin has risen from about $1,800 on average to $6,000–$8,000 in certain regions of Asia.
It gives itself 60 days to find new capital and warns that “no outcome is guaranteed.” It did not specify the conditions for lodging, repatriation, or refunds.
When the planned port of call changes: Halifax instead of the Bahamas
On its side, Royal Caribbean modified the itinerary of the Oasis of the Seas. About 5,000 passengers learned roughly twelve hours before departure that the planned call in the Bahamas would be replaced by Halifax, in Nova Scotia, according to 20 Minutes.
The company cites bad weather in the Caribbean. It offers monetary compensation and credits.
The company cites bad weather in the Caribbean. It offers monetary compensation and credits.
