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There is an additional carve out for "certain cruise ships already in transit in order to enable Australian citizens and permanent residents to disembark and return home", according to the Department of Home Affairs. Many headed to ports around the country, while a further 11 are expected back by the end of the week, according to a spokesman.Īustralian-flagged vessels are exempt from the ban, as are international cruise ships that had already departed their last overseas port and were destined for Australia. When Morrison announced the restrictions there were 37 cruise ships in waters near Australia, according to the Cruise Lines International Association.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday announced he would bar many foreign cruise ships from docking at Australian ports for at least 30 days, while New Zealand has banned all cruises until at least June 30 in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. "All options to dock the ships are being explored." Singapore and Canada have banned entry to ships while Vietnam and Thailand are turning away vessels on a case-by-case basis.Ĭruise ships have had to make "alternate plans urgently", the Port Authority of the Australian state of New South Wales said. Many countries have become increasingly reluctant to grant entry to cruise ships after the infection of more than 700 people on the Diamond Princess berthed off Japan showed how quickly the virus could spread in the close quarters of a boat. The towering vessels - as large as multi-story buildings - are a visible reminder of the coronavirus crisis that’s gripping the globe. That has meant the port authority for Sydney Harbour is rushing to find options, putting boats both in the standard cruise ship berths and lesser used anchorages, like Athol Bay next to a bustling residential area across from the city’s zoo. But right now it is busier than the summer peak months as domestic ships and vessels excluded from the ban rush back to shore to disembark or get fuel and supplies. Vessels are mounting up in the waterway and surrounding coastline as the port and cruise industry scrambles to deal with the logistical fallout of Australia and New Zealand’s decision to bar many foreign boats.Īs the southern hemisphere moves into autumn, cruise ship traffic on the famous harbour would typically be quietening down. SYDNEY: Australia's iconic Sydney Harbour is starting to resemble a parking lot for cruise ships. Cruise ships are crowding the iconic harbour and nearby coastline as the industry scrambles to deal with the fallout of Australia and New Zealand’s decision to block entry to many vessels. The MS Sea Princess in Sydney Harbour, Australia, on Wednesday.