At least 18 Filipino crew members from the Carnival Sunshine were detained and deported by Customs and Border Patrol agents in Norfolk, Virginia, despite holding valid visas. Advocacy groups claim the deportation lacked due process, leading to protests demanding justice. Concerns about cruise operations and crew safety have escalated.
Nearly five months after the fatal collision of the containership Dali with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the offloading of the vessel has been completed in Norfolk, Virginia. The vessel arrived in June with 4,800 containers out of its full capacity of 10,000 TEUs. Repairs are underway before it departs for the Far East.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pWhdFGXVs[/embed]
The impact of the Port of Baltimore’s recovery on the cruise industry is significant, with Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International being major players. Carnival projects a $10 million earnings impact due to disruptions, while Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas is exploring alternatives. American Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Line are also monitoring the situation.
