China News Service, Tianjin, February 5 (Zhou Yaqiang) A reporter learned from the Dongjiang Border Inspection Station that during the Spring Festival this year, 18 international cruise ships will enter and exit Tianjin, and it is expected that more than 38,000 people will enter and exit the country on cruise ships. “Celebrating the holidays at sea” is becoming the first choice for many families during the Spring Festival travel.
The picture shows the Bahamas-registered cruise ship "Mediterranean". Photo courtesy of Dongjiang Border Inspection Station
A few days ago, the Bahamas-registered "Mediterranean" cruise ship carrying more than 1,700 passengers completed the border inspection procedures at the Dongjiang Border Inspection Station of the Tianjin Border Inspection Station and set sail from the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port to Fukuoka, Japan for six days. A five-night special Spring Festival holiday trip. During the Spring Festival this year, in addition to the "Mediterranean" cruise ship, Tianjin will also welcome the first cruise ship "Europa" to visit the port in the new year.
"I came on a cruise with my mother and child. We wanted to go on a Spring Festival trip. The border inspection was very smooth. I heard from friends that cruises are more suitable for families and young children, so we are looking forward to it and hope to pass this trip. The cruise trip leaves a wonderful Spring Festival memory for the family," said Ms. Zhang from Beijing.
The picture shows the border inspection police writing "blessing" and sending "blessing" to passengers. Photo courtesy of Dongjiang Border Inspection Station
The reporter saw at the scene that the cruise ship was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and there was a strong festive atmosphere everywhere. The ship planned to organize passengers to make dumplings and hold a Spring Festival gala and other activities to celebrate the arrival of the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon with everyone at sea; Tianjin International Cruise In the exit hall of the home port, the Dongjiang Border Inspection Station simultaneously opened manual channels and fast channels, arranged special police forces to provide policy consultation and other services to passengers passing customs, and monitored the intelligent robot at the elevator entrance to play New Year's greetings and pictures, and organized police to write blessings on the spot. , sending a wonderful New Year blessing to everyone.
The picture shows the border inspection scene. Photo courtesy of Dongjiang Border Inspection Station
"The Spring Festival is approaching. In order to ensure that the majority of passengers can have a different Spring Break holiday, we have learned about the cruise schedules during the Spring Festival in advance to ensure that the on-site inspection work can be carried out smoothly and orderly. At the same time, we have also strengthened cooperation with various port functional units. Communicate and cooperate to ensure that joint handling can be achieved." Bi Linlin, instructor of the Second Team of the Dongjiang Border Inspection Station of the Tianjin Border Inspection General Station, said that during the Spring Festival travel period, the border inspection department will open more channels and deploy sufficient police forces based on the actual situation on site to target different situations. Passenger groups have implemented corresponding guidance to ensure that passengers can clear customs quickly and smoothly and have a happy and wonderful Spring Festival holiday. (over)