Domestic cruise liner to resume operation Industry groups strengthen infection prevention measures September 18, 20:01
The cruise liner "Asuka 2", which had been suspended due to the spread of the new coronavirus, will resume operation in November.
NYK Cruises, a group company of NYK, announced that it will resume domestic operations of the cruise liner "Asuka 2", which had been suspended since spring, from November 2nd. Did.
Prior to this, it is said that tours using passenger ships will be on sale from the 23rd of this month.
When resuming operations, a PCR test will be conducted on passengers to collect saliva before boarding, and the air inside the ship will be thoroughly replaced, cleaned, and disinfected. In addition, the area inside the ship will be prepared in case an infected person appears. It is said that measures will be taken so that appropriate zoning can be performed.
In addition, the Japan Cruise Line "Pacific Venus" and the Nippon Maru Line "Nippon Maru" are also preparing to resume operations.
On the other hand, on the 18th, the Japan Foreign Passenger Ship Association, an industry group, announced guidelines that summarize measures to prevent infection of passengers and crew toward the resumption of operations, and will strengthen measures so that passengers can use it with peace of mind. I have decided.