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The cruise industry has long acknowledged the cumulative negative impact of illness outbreaks. COVID-19 presents a frightful situation. From a public health perspective, though, we shift from Distress to Redress and Address. Leader-SHIP is the newsletter that interweaves media articles and cruise industry responses to provide guidance on actions being taken against the novel coronavirus. It negates forces of disruption and decline with measures for steadfastness ultimately having you enhance the practice of public health in your own life and of those around you.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ISN’T A COMPLETE LISTING OF MEDIA ARTICLES BUT A SNAPSHOT ONLY.

In this Issue: - Satellite Images Show Armadas of Vacant Cruise Ships Huddling Together Out at Sea - Leading Cruise Lines Face Lawsuits Following Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic - Coronavirus lockdowns: Why I’ll be booking a cruise as soon as possible - Cruise companies reveal whether over 70's will be banned from future sailings - I'm being held captive': Cruise worker, 25, whose been at sea for seven weeks says she was stopped from disembarking in LA and is trapped along with the 80,000 other crew members still in limbo off the US coast - Cruise lines cancel summer season as coronavirus leads to 'port closures and no flights' - Some cruise lines plan to resume sailing as early as this summer, but will passengers get on board? - Crew Member from Regal Princess Goes Overboard During Final Repatriation Cruise - Carnival cancels more cruises until October, November or next year - Holland America Line and Seabourn extend cruise suspensions - Ports Helping Cruise Ships Find Safe Berths - Carnival swamped with cruise bookings after announcing August return - Fears for ongoing safety of those still on coronavirus-affected Ruby Princess as it docks in the Philippines - Coronavirus and cruising in Australia: NSW town of Eden waits for ships to return

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12 May, 2020: Satellite Images Show Armadas of Vacant Cruise Ships Huddling Together Out At Sea Of all the industries that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise industry has probably been hit the hardest. Not only are their operations shut down, but they became the face of a global nightmare early on, with hulking pleasure ships being turned into floating prisons rife with infection. Now, according to satellite imagery and transponder tracking data, with no revenue and nowhere to go, cruise ships are seeking refuge in clusters out in the Caribbean and Atlantic, attempting to ride out a storm that they were never designed to handle. Storing cruise ships in port is not a cheap proposition, nor is there enough space to accommodate them in traditional berths. Beyond that, the international crews that man these huge vessels are not allowed to step on land due to infection risk. With the vast majority of these ships flagged in relatively small and poor countries that have little capability to impact the situation, the only place for them to go is out to sea. And that's precisely where many of them have been. One armada, in particular, off Coco Cay and Great Stirrup Cay—the former is owned by the Royal Caribbean cruise line and the latter is owned by the —in is remarkably large. The sad flock of cruise ships is spread out loosely in three groups spanning some 30 miles—from one just off the islands, to another roughly ten miles west, to another some 30 miles west. Check out the satellite photos below to get an idea of just what we are talking about. Keep in mind that it seems these groups are in constant flux, with the formation and general makeup of the ships in each group changing fairly regularly. Read more and view the satellite photos…. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/33338/satellite-images-show-armadas-of-vacant-cruise-ships- huddling-together-out-at-sea

12 May, 2020: Leading Cruise Lines Face Lawsuits Following Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic Two of the world's leading cruise lines are facing scrutiny and potential legal consequences due to their handling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the coronavirus responsible for the severe respiratory disease COVID-19. Royal Caribbean faces a wrongful death lawsuit after a 27-year-old crew member on the Celebrity Infinity died from the virus and two others were airlifted off of the Oasis of the Seas vessel, reported USA Today at the time. "It's very clear that the entire cruise industry dramatically mishandled the entirety of this outbreak, not only as it relates to passengers, but also as to crew members," maritime attorney Michael Winkelman, who represents the man's family, told CBS News. "I think had they taken the steps that pretty much every single person around the world was taking, I don't think he would be dead today. Had they implemented proper social distancing quarantines, given proper masks to everybody, I think that Pujiyoko [the man] would still be alive today." As of May 4, the

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Herald reported that at least three crew members from the ship have died as a result of the virus. Read more… https://www.ecowatch.com/cruise-ships-lawsuits-coronavirus-2645938847.html?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3

12 May, 2020: Coronavirus lockdowns: Why I’ll be booking a cruise as soon as possible If the medical profession has been the superhero of the global COVID-19 crisis, then the cruise industry has been its villain, a lightning rod for everyone’s fear and anger. Since the pandemic began spreading across the world at the beginning of the year it’s believed that 40 cruise ships around the globe recorded virus outbreaks on board. Some, like the ill-fated Ruby Princess and Diamond Princess were responsible for wretchedly high levels of casualties – 21 and 14 respectively – as well as hundreds more infections once passengers were allowed back to shore. “Cruises are floating Petri dishes!” is everyone’s favourite cliche, and these high-profile outbreaks seemed like definitive proof. The conventional wisdom is that diseases spread like, well, diseases on cruise ships, thanks to crowded quarters, poor hygiene and the influx of passengers and crew boarding from all over the world. You’d be dicing with your life, supposedly, if you ever go on one again, even once COVID-19 is contained. Which is why people gasp in horror when I say I can’t wait to get back to cruising again. Read more…. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/health-safety/coronavirus-lockdowns-why-ill-be- booking-a-cruise-as-soon-as-possible/news-story/945d881b840d727c999b4c64baa0240c

12 May, 2020: Cruise companies reveal whether over 70's will be banned from future sailings Some cruise lines have said their older passengers will not be discriminated against in the future, despite being classed as some of the most vulnerable to coronavirus. The news comes after updates in recent months banned over the 70s from boarding impending cruises. As the pandemic began to ramp up speed, several cruise lines including Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises made the decision to ban passengers over the age of 70 unless they had a letter from a doctor confirming they had no severe, chronic medical conditions. However, cruise lines have been working closely with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to come up with new ways to ensure passenger and crew safety once travel resumes. The strict rules regarding the over 70s have since been lifted according to Royal Caribbean. Speaking to The Points Guy, a spokesperson for the cruise line said: “We know that our 70-plus guests and those with chronic conditions are especially eager to understand what cruising will look like in the future. Read more…. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/cruise/1277541/Cruise-coronavirus-safety-measures-over-70s-royal- caribbean-cruises-latest

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12 May, 2020: I'm being held captive': Cruise worker, 25, whose been at sea for seven weeks says she was stopped from disembarking in LA and is trapped along with the 80,000 other crew members still in limbo off the US coast An American cruise ship worker says she is being 'held captive against her will' after she was blocked from leaving the vessel in Los Angeles. Melinda Man, 25, is one of 750 crew members stuck on board Holland America's MS Oosterdam, which has been 'floating aimlessly' in waters off the west coast since it disembarked all passengers on March 14. On Tuesday, the cruise ship docked in Los Angeles to refuel, but the Center For Disease Control and Prevention refused to let crew off the ship, despite the fact there has been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board. As part of a 'No Sail Order' the CDC prohibits workers from leaving their vessels until their cruise ship companies provide 'comprehensive disembarkation plan' that includes 'arranging non-public transportation for crew to get home'. Mann told USA Today that she was physically blocked from leaving the vessel by three security guards. She asked to be arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department or Customs and Border Patrol - but was denied. Read more…. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8277811/American-cruise-worker-says-held-captive-blocked- disembarking.html

12 May, 2020: Cruise lines cancel summer season as coronavirus leads to 'port closures and no flights' Several cruise lines have dropped their plans to restart operations this summer in a major blow to those hoping for smoother sailing in the beleaguered industry. The head of Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have both expressed disappointment with the decision but one described it as the "best" move in the circumstances. The announcements mark a considerable shift away from a July return to sailing that had been put in place. There appeared to be green shoots of recovery earlier this week when cruise giant Carnival became to the first major cruise operator to reveal its plans for returning, targeting August 1 to resume services and sailing eight ships from three US ports. Telegraph Travel’s Katheryn Lawrey described the move as “a toe dipped in the water” but significant: “Where a giant like Carnival leads, others are sure to follow.” Now the early signs of optimism for cruise lovers are likely to have been dampened after pauses were extended. Read more… https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/news/coronavirus-sees-cruise-lines-suspend-operations- until-autumn/

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12 May, 2020: Some cruise lines plan to resume sailing as early as this summer, but will passengers get on board? Both Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line aim to resume cruise operations as early as this summer, despite recent COVID-19 outbreaks on dozens of cruise ships and travel restrictions that have yet to be lifted. But it remains to be seen if the cruise lines, headquartered in the U.S., would get the go- ahead to sail again so soon, and — even if they do — if passengers will be keen to get on board. "It's so in flux, that it's almost ludicrous," said cruise industry expert Ross Klein, a sociology professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He calls the plans to resume cruises this summer "aspirational." "There's so much we don't know yet," he said. Due to concerns over COVID-19 spreading on cruise ships, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a "no sail order" on March 14 to all cruise ships in U.S. waters. The order is set to expire on July 24 — unless the CDC decides to extend it. The effects of COVID-19 have devastated the cruise industry and raised speculation that some cruise operators may not survive. Norwegian was facing deep financial troubles — until it was rescued this week by investors who delivered a big cash injection. Read more…. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/carnival-aims-to-resume-cruises-in-august-but-has-many-hurdles- to-overcome-first-1.5561611

12 May, 2020: Crew Member from Regal Princess Goes Overboard During Final Repatriation Cruise A crew member from the Regal Princess cruise ship went overboard early this morning, according to several crew members who wish to remain anonymous. The crew member was a Ukrainian national and worked for Princess as a waiter. She has been identified by various first names. A lifeboat from the ship recovered her body after a brief search. Several crew members sent a video taken of the lifeboat crew bringing the young woman from the water which we are not posting here. The Regal Princess had sailed to Rotterdam as part of Princess Cruises’ efforts to finally repatriate crew members following the suspension of cruising approximately two months ago. Princess had arranged for air transportation for Ukrainian crew members to fly from Amsterdam to Kiev; approximately 150 Ukrainian crew members had been successfully flown back to the Ukraine via Ukrainian International airlines. It was explained to me that the crew member in question was part of a second group of around 120 Ukrainian crew members who were scheduled to fly on a second airplane not associated with Ukrainian International Airlines. Read more…. https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2020/05/articles/disease/crew-member-from-regal-princess-goes- overboard-during-final-repatriation-cruise/

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12 May, 2020: Carnival cancels more cruises until October, November or next year Carnival PLC (LON:CCL) has cancelled cruises for the whole summer for some brands and for the rest of the year for others, following criticism of its plans to return in late summer. The Anglo-US group said it had cancelled all Europe, Canadian and Alaskan cruises for its Holland America line for 2020. Princess Cruises will not run throughout the summer, with some that had been planned for autumn around Japan, Australia, Hawaii and French Polynesia cancelled too. The ‘ultra-luxury’ Seabourn brand is planned to resume in October and November. Earlier in the week, the group responded to criticism over its plans to restart cruises, with the restricted confines of these holidays having been cited a major cause of the spread of coronavirus by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which extended its no-sail order until 24 July. Read more…. https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/919062/carnival-cancels-more-cruises-until- october-november-or-next-year-919062.html

12 May, 2020: Holland America Line and Seabourn extend cruise suspensions Holland America Line and Seabourn have both extended the cancellation of cruises for much of the year. HAL has cancelled all Alaska, Europe and Canada/New England cruises for 2020. A 79-day Grand Africa voyage from Boston on October 3 by the ship Amsterdam has also been dropped. Carnival Corporation luxury sister brand Seabourn has now suspended cruises by its five ships until October or November. Read more… https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/370460/holland-america-line-and-seabourn-extend- cruise-suspensions

12 May, 2020: Ports Helping Cruise Ships Find Safe Berths Ports around the world are facing a unique challenge: where to put all the cruise ships that have suspended operations due to the global pandemic. With over 280 cruise ships idled worldwide, the lines are searching for dock space to accommodate their ships. Several ports stepped forward to work with the cruise lines when they canceled cruises. PortMiami, for example, waived all lay berth fees for home-ported vessels that requested to berth alongside. This waiver was extended for an additional 30 days through May 12, 2020, subject to availability. Some of the cruise lines used PortMiami as a staging port to load provisions and transferring crew to repatriation flights home. Currently Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' ships the , Marina and Sirena are all staying on the dock while other ships come and go in PortMiami. Jaxport in Jacksonville, also accommodated cruise ships at the beginning of the suspension. Four vessels, Carnival Ecstasy, , , and , were in

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the port, and as Norwegian moved to put its ships in cold layup, two of its vessels - the and Norwegian Sky - were docked in Jacksonville. Additionally, three of Norwegian’s cruise ships recently arrived at The Port of Virginia’s Portsmouth Marine Terminal where they are expected to remain with skeleton crews until the end of June 2020. Read more… https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ports-helping-cruise-ships-find-safe-berths

12 May, 2020: Carnival swamped with cruise bookings after announcing August return Carnival Cruise Line was inundated with bookings last week when they announced that they would return to the high seas after months of coronavirus lockdown. Cruise Planners, a company that books cruises on the world’s largest cruise ship line, said bookings shot up by 600% when they announced that cruises would begin August 1. The spike is a 200% increase over the same time period last year. The travel company told TMZ that those booking the cruises were “not a bit concerned about traveling at this time” because many said they were healthy and looking forward to having fun after being in lockdown for months. Outbreaks of COVID-19 aboard cruise ships earlier this year was an early sign that the pandemic was raging out of control. But the company has cautioned that there’s no guarantee they will be able to stick to their desired start date. “We are taking a measured approach, focusing on the potential for sailing from a select number of homeports where we have more significant operations that are easily accessible by car for the majority of our guests,” Carnival Cruise Line said in a press statement last week. “We continue to work with various government agencies, including the CDC, as we introduce new onboard protocols, but there is no assurance of a return on August 1.” Read more… https://nypost.com/2020/05/09/carnival-swamped-with-bookings-after-announcing-august-return/ https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/carnival-bookings-drastically-increase-after-announcing- new-sailing-dates.html

12 May, 2020: Fears for ongoing safety of those still on coronavirus-affected Ruby Princess as it docks in the Philippines The remaining crew members on the Ruby Princess cruise ship, linked to hundreds of cases of coronavirus in Australia, have arrived in the Philippines today amid concerns that some on board remain in isolation due to COVID-19. According to the Associated Press, the Philippine coast guard said the Ruby Princess had arrived in Manila Bay, where at least 16 other cruise ships have converged while waiting for crew members

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from the Philippines to be tested for the new coronavirus before disembarking. The ABC understands the ship, with about 500 crew from more than 20 different countries, will be placed in 14 days of quarantine. Coast guard spokesperson Armand Balilo said 214 Filipino crew members on the Ruby Princess will be tested, but may have to wait behind those from other ships. A local report said infected crew from the Philippines will then be sent to a medical facility, and those who are cleared can get off and go home with a medical certificate. Read more…. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-07/coronavirus-fears-for-safety-of-those-still-on-ruby- princess/12222816

12 May, 2020: Coronavirus and cruising in Australia: NSW town of Eden waits for ships to return When they began building their striking new $6 million, Philip Cox-designed cruising Welcome Centre, the townsfolk of Eden couldn't have conceived that by the time it was complete there would be no passengers to welcome. The Eden Welcome Centre, located on the town's Fishermen's Co-op wharf site, is due for completion in October, just in time for the now-uncertain 2020-21 cruise season. It isn't the only piece of infrastructure awaiting an economy-boosting passenger ship. A $44 million wharf extension and upgrade, built to eliminate the need for tender boats to ferry passengers from ship to shore as well as to accommodate vessels of up to 325 metres in length, opened only last year. Read more… https://www.traveller.com.au/coronavirus-and-cruising-in-australia-nsw-town-of-eden-waits-for-ships- to-return-h1nwny

12 May, 2020: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 'Here to Stay,' Eyeing Late 2020 Return With $3.5 billion in cash after new fundraising through equity and debt offerings, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is "here to stay, and has all the resources necessary" to be successful through the COVID-19 global pandemic, President and CEO Frank Del Rio told Cruise Critic exclusively. In an interview Thursday, Del Rio spoke openly of the concerns facing the cruise industry, as it rebuilds after an unprecedented shutdown of sailing that began in mid-March. New health and safety measures for cruise ships are being worked on, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Del Rio said, as well as an examination of the onboard experience and new technologies. He predicted a phased return of the company's three cruise lines -- Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Sea Cruises -- in the fall. Read more…. https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5340/

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12 May, 2020: Five important facts from Royal Caribbean's business update yesterday Royal Caribbean provided an operating update on Friday that gave a fairly positive outlook on its business operations, despite a major impact by global cruise suspension. While the information was mostly provided for the context of financial disclosures, cruise fans can glean some important tidbits from the announcement. Source…. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/05/09/five-important-facts-royal-caribbeans-business- update-yesterday

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