A crew member of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ocean Spectroscopy, which was originally scheduled to set sail today (21st), had a preliminary diagnosis, and the crew member may be a Fuyang case.
It is understood that the test result of the crew member was "undefined" at one time, and then turned negative.
A spokesperson for the Tourism Commission said in the evening that the health authorities will decide on arrangements for passenger and crew testing, medical surveillance and/or quarantine based on the results of epidemiological investigations and laboratory tests, and depending on the circumstances of the case.
Royal Caribbean International Cruises issued a statement in the evening, stating that there were about 1,200 passengers on this flight. As a crew member tested positive for the new crown virus, the voyage must be cancelled and the company will provide appropriate compensation.
Some readers pointed out to "Hong Kong 01" that during the check-in procedures of more than 200 passengers at 4 pm, the staff suddenly suspended boarding due to "technical problems", and a large number of passengers felt hesitated at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. After sitting for more than 4 hours, many people began to feel agitated. They bombarded the shipping company for improper arrangements and failed to provide fresh water. Over a hundred people starved at the gate, and the passengers had no choice but to leave at 9 o'clock in the evening.
The crew of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ocean Spectroscopy initially diagnosed that a large number of passengers were unable to board the ship and sat at the Kai Tak cruise terminal.
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Royal Caribbean International Cruises issued a statement in the evening, stating that Spectral Ocean, which was originally scheduled to sail today, has cancelled its voyage. A crew member tested positive for the new crown virus. He is asymptomatic and has been quarantined for the first time and is closely monitored by the company's medical team. monitor.
There were about 1,200 passengers on this flight. At about 11 pm, all passengers on board had left the cruise ship.
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line: 1,250 crew members have been injected
Royal Caribbean International Cruises reiterated that all 1,250 crew members on the Ocean Spectrum have completed vaccinations, passed nucleic acid tests and related health screenings before boarding, and boarded the ship with negative results.
All passengers of Ocean Spectroscopy will leave one after another and will need to carry out relevant inspections in accordance with the guidelines issued by the relevant departments of the Hong Kong government.
The company will provide multiple compensation plans for the affected passengers, including full refund of the paid ferry tickets and port taxes, transportation subsidies, and future flight vouchers for the same amount of the ticket booking.
Regarding future voyage arrangements, Royal Caribbean will communicate closely with the Health Protection Center to ensure the health and safety of passengers and crew.
Royal Caribbean International Cruises emphasized that all crew members and passengers over 12 years of age have been required to complete the new crown vaccination 14 days before boarding, and undergo a nucleic acid test before boarding, and board the ship with a negative result. At the same time, there are multiple cruise ships at the cruise terminal and on board. The initiative will also conduct frequent daily health monitoring on the crew of its cruise ships to ensure the health and safety of guests and crew.
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Passengers complained that they had waited more than 4 hours without water, the company only called "technical problems"
Reader Ken told "Hong Kong 01" that a family of four was originally scheduled to board the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ocean Spectrum today for a four-day and three-night cruise. When Ken went to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal at 4 pm to check in, the staff suddenly Boarding was stopped, and more than 200 people were stranded at the gate. Many people felt anxious to inquire to the staff. The staff only responded that they could not board the ship due to "technical problems," without further explanation.
Ken pointed out that the large number of passengers stranded at the gate were quite helpless. Until the evening, there was no clear indication of when they could board the ship. The cruise company did not provide them with water. Everyone just waits for takeaways.” However, some passengers who have already boarded the ship were arranged for meals by the shipping company, which made the waiting passengers even more dissatisfied and accused them of unfairness.
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The staff registers the information to leave the passenger
Ken also said that by 8pm, some staff said that the company would record their information and leave the passengers, the company would process refund arrangements, but did not mention any compensation. "What we want is not a refund. Everyone arranges it. It’s a good holiday to relax, but has always refused to give clear explanations on the reasons for the suspension."
By 10 pm, there was news that a crew member on the cruise ship was initially diagnosed. After learning the news, Ken said helplessly, "I guess it might be related to the epidemic, but until everyone left, there was no confirmation from the staff."
The government issued an announcement to enforce the inspection before this Saturday
The government issued a mandatory inspection notice on the Ocean Spectrum tonight. Anyone who has been on the cruise Ocean Spectrum for more than two hours between September 30 and October 21 (including but not limited to full-time, part-time and substitute employees and passengers) ), must be tested on or before the 23rd of this month.
Based on the results of epidemiological investigations and laboratory tests, and depending on the circumstances of the case, the health authorities will decide on arrangements for passenger and crew testing, medical surveillance and/or quarantine.
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