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Singapore mulling return of ‘cruises to nowhere’
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) says it is working on new health and safety protocols which will allow ‘cruises to nowhere’ to operate again.
Under the STB proposal ships would be allowed to accommodate 50% of capacity for the first three months, the Straits Times reports.
There would also be onboard checks before every sailing by health inspectors.
Cruise operators must first be subject to an audit and then certified, and penalties would be mposed for any violations.
"Singapore is monitoring the Covid-19 situation and in discussions with cruise lines on putting in place appropriate measures that will enable cruises to resume in a safe manner," said Annie Chang, Director of Cruise, STB.
Further details of the cruise certification process will be released at a later time, Chang said.
The ST reports Chan Brothers Travel plans a partnership with Dream Cruises to promote cruises to nowhere from Singapore.
Written by Ray Montgomery, Asia Editor
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