TasPorts – Cruise Ships
I'm sure a lot of Tasmanians would be stunned to learn there'll be 217 000 potentially COVID-positive passengers arriving here.
I'm sure a lot of Tasmanians would be stunned to learn there'll be 217 000 potentially COVID-positive passengers arriving here.
The docking of the Coral Princess in Burnie without mandated Covid safeguards is the latest in a string of reckless decisions by the Rockliff government
The Liberals’ refusal to mandate safeguards against the high risk of Covid outbreaks from returning cruise ships is the latest example of their reckless public
There are still questions outstanding, which we hope will be dealt with through the independent inquiry into the Ruby Princess.
My understanding is that the secretary was in charge of border controls at the time that the Ruby Princess passengers arrived in Tasmania.
This morning the cruise ship Magnifica decided to lock down all passengers on board for their own health and safety.
Over the summer, seven cruise ships will park inside the Freycinet National Park at Wineglass Bay.
We thought it was important the House be given an opportunity to talk about the impact of the cruise ship industry.
Cruise ships berthing in Hobart are expected to exceed 60 this year. The majority will use heavy fuel oil known as bunker fuel.
Bunker fuel used by cruise ships visiting Hobart is a serious health hazard which has been recognised by the World Health Organisation.