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Sealink Acquire Captain Cook Cruises

Posted: March 1, 2022

Sealink, the owner of Sydney Harbour Cruises, have struck a deal with the Goodbody family owned Captain Cook Cruises, who have owned the business since 1980 for $12 million and expanding the brand to the west sailing the picturesque Margaret River.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “We are excited and confident about Sealink’s expertise to successfully add value and grow the tourism business in WA given their track record in other operations around Australia,” Captain Cook Cruises WA chief executive Pauline McAlinden said.   [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “The Goodbody family, which started the ferry operation in 1980, is very proud to have built this company into an iconic West Australian tourism experience but now is the right time for the business to make the transition to the next level.   [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “The family is also pleased to enable our staff to be part of a bigger organisation with greater opportunities for career advancement.”   [/pullquote]

Sealink will expand their national portfolio to include, Swan River wine cruise tours, hospitality tours to Fremantle, charter services and the Perth-Fremantle ferry services.

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[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]  “We are delighted to expand our business footprint into WA, a State set for strong tourism expansion,” Sealink managing director Jeff Ellison said.   [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “We see significant upside with the opening in January of Elizabeth Quay. This development will reconnect the city and the Swan River, bringing public spaces, business opportunities and much needed accommodation to Perth.   [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “There is potential to provide marine transport to the new football stadium and the expanded casino and the ability to offer further commuter services in Perth.”   [/pullquote]

Besides running Sydney’s leading harbour cruise, unintentionally operating under the Captain Cook name, Sealink also runs vessels on the Murray River, ferry services to Kangaroo Island in South Australia and the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory, and wine cruises to the Barossa Valley.

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Captain Cook Cruises' vessel, James Stirling, sailing on the Swan River.

Sealink, the owner of Sydney harbour cruises, will set sail on the Swan River after striking a $12 million deal to buy the family owned Captain Cook Cruises.

The deal was announced this morning and will deliver Sealink seven vessels that are owned and operated by the Goodbody family, which has owned Captain Cook since 1980.

“We are excited and confident about Sealink’s expertise to successfully add value and grow the tourism business in WA given their track record in other operations around Australia,” Captain Cook Cruises WA chief executive Pauline McAlinden said.

“The Goodbody family, which started the ferry operation in 1980, is very proud to have built this company into an iconic West Australian tourism experience but now is the right time for the business to make the transition to the next level.

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“The family is also pleased to enable our staff to be part of a bigger organisation with greater opportunities for career advancement.”

WA has been a missing link in Sealink’s national portfolio. Captain Cook’s business includes Swan River wine cruise tours, hospitality tours to Fremantle, charter services and the Perth-Fremantle ferry services.

Captain Cook, which had turnover last year of $10 million, also operates the Bells function centre at the Barrack Street Wharf, where it is based. The site is next to the newly opened Elizabeth Quay.

“We are delighted to expand our business footprint into WA, a State set for strong tourism expansion,” SeaLink managing director Jeff Ellison said.

“We see significant upside with the opening in January of Elizabeth Quay. This development will reconnect the city and the Swan River, bringing public spaces, business opportunities and much needed accommodation to Perth.

“There is potential to provide marine transport to the new football stadium and the expanded casino and the ability to offer further commuter services in Perth.”

In addition to running what it says is Sydney’s premier harbour cruise business, coincidentally operating under the Captain Cook name, Sealink also runs vessels on the Murray River, ferry services to Kangaroo Island in South Australia and the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory, and wine cruises to the Barossa Valley.

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Former names: hebridean spirit, renaissance vi (renaissance cruises).

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The 1991-built MS Caledonian Sky cruise ship was constructed by Nuovi Cantieri Apuania SpA (in Marina di Carrara Italy ) and launched under the name "Renaissance VI" for shipowner Renaissance Cruises (1989-founded/2001- defunct ). The boat's previous shipowner was APT (Australian Pacific Touring) and prior to 2023 she was chartered to Noble Caledonia.

APT acquired the vessel (named "Hebridean Spirit") in May 2012 after a planned drydock refurbishment . In May 2023 APT announced that Caledonian Sky will be chartered by Captain Cook Cruises Fiji (to replace Reef Endeavour ) starting in November (2023). In August 2023 was announced that the ship was sold by Australian Pacific Holdings (APT's parent company) to Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, starting revenue operations on November 11th (maiden voyage out of Nadi/Viti Levu Island Fiji ).

Before the Captain Cook charter (November 8-tba), the ship was renovated at Port Lautoka (Fiji) . The project was mainly for routine maintenance and classification works but also included the installation of Resco PMS / POS  systems. The technology is provided by Rescompany Systems Ltd (Caringbah NSW Australia-based firm). It allows real-time management/control over all shipboard passenger operations (including cruise reservations, guest lists, cabin inventory, land tours and itineraries) as well as generates various reports (including payments, auditing, and balance of revenue/Net Revenue minus Management Fee).

The vessel (IMO number 8802870) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311061100) and registered in Nassau .

From the same shipbuilder/sisterships are Sea Spirit (Renaissance V), Hebridean Sky (Renaissance VII), Island Sky (Renaissance VIII).

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History - construction and ownership

The 114-passenger ship Caledonian Sky was under construction at the same time and in the same Italian yard as Noble Caledonia other ship - Island Sky .

In June 2012, APT (Australian Pacific Touring) bought a 51% stake in Noble Caledonia, and thus became a shipowner. To its passengers, the vessel offers wine at lunch and dinner, a professional guest speaker program, and in-depth shore excursions included in cruise ticket prices.

Starting in 2000 (when the vessel was bought by Hebridean Island Cruises), Caledonian Sky sailed under the name "Hebridean Spirit". In 2009, the company sold it to a Middle Eastern buyer who wanted to transform the ship into a private superyacht. A few years later, the vessel came back on the market and was again bought by Noble Caledonia and used as a cruise ship.

In 1996, the Australian-based travel company Captain Cook Cruises entered Fiji's day-cruising market. This way, the "Captain Cook Cruises Fiji" company was created, with joint owners Captain Cook Cruises' founder (late Captain Trevor Haworth from Australia) and Semi Koroilavesau (Fiji Ports Ltd company's chairman). The first vessel to provide overnight accommodations on Fiji roundtrip cruises (out of Nadi's Port Denarau Marina ) was Reef Escape. With the introduction of the larger Reef Endeavour, the company started offering longer and more complex/intriguing itineraries.

In 2012, the Haworth family sold the Australian cruise operations but retained the Fiji operations.

Decks and Cabins

The boat has 6 decks , of which 5 are passenger-accessible and with cabins. There are a total of 57 staterooms (providing max capacity 114 passengers), with the smallest cabins sized 20 m2 (215 ft2). All cabins are outside (oceanviews) and with en suite bathrooms. A total of 23 accommodations (in categories Deluxe and Suites) have private step-out balconies.

Most Caledonian Sky cabins are with double occupancy, but there are also lower deck accommodations with triple occupancy (family cabins with a sofabed). Standard cabin amenities include en suite bathroom (WC-toilet, shower, washbasin, hairdryer), sitting area (mirrored dressing table/writing desk with chair, TV, DVD/CD player), spacious wardrobe, mini-bar, individually controlled air-conditioning.

Shipboard facilities and amenities (dining and entertainment options)

With a maximum of just over 100 guests and only one sitting, the cuisine onboard Caledonian Sky is of consistently superior quality. Where possible, the chefs obtain local produce or buy the catch of the day from passing fishing boats. Pre-dinner canapes and afternoon tea take place every day in either the Panorama Lounge or out on the Lido Deck.

When dining, guests are able to choose their seating arrangements, whether that be joining a table of 4 to 6 other passengers outside on the Lido Deck or whether enjoying meals in the a la carte restaurant. Those traveling alone are seated with other like-minded travelers. In the main dining room, breakfast is buffet-style, with certain items cooked to order. Lunch and dinner are a la carte 5-course affair. A selection of wines is included with both meals to further enhance the dining experience.

Refurbished in 2012, the beautifully designed public spaces of Caledonian Sky include the large Panorama Lounge (with a piano and a stylish bar), sun deck, enclosed panoramic viewing deck, library, and small gym.

The ship carries a fleet of Zodiacs (motorized rubber boats) available for accessing remote shores and islands and equipped to offer scuba diving.

Itineraries

Caledonian Sky itinerary program for Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is based on homeporting in Port Denarau/Nadi (Viti Levu) and voyages in the Yasawa Islands, Mamanuca Islands and Lau Islands groups. New itineraries of the Captain Cook brand (introduced in 2023-2024 with the newly acquired Caledonian Sky) visit destinations in Tonga and Samoa.

The list of visited islands includes Levuka, Makogai, Nananu-i-Ra, Vanua Levu (Savusavu, Labasa), Kia, Kioa, Rabi, Lavena, Taveuni, Wailagilala, Vanua Balavu, Lakemba, Oneata, Vuaqava, Fulaga, Kabara, Totya, Kadavu. Short breaks (Fiji Day Cruises) visit the company's private island Tivua .

Captain Cook Cruises' Caledonian Sky itineraries in Fiji range from 3-night to 11-night.

Before the 2023 acquisition by Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, the ship operated in the South Pacific with roundtrips from Papeete Tahiti (French Polynesia) and also offered Australian voyages out of homeport Fremantle-Perth .

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Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Introduces the Caledonian Sky

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Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is introducing the Caledonian Sky to its fleet. Acquired from APT Cruises earlier this year , the 114-guest expedition ship will debut for the Fiji-based brand in November 2023.

According to a statement available on the Captain Cook’s website, the 1991-built vessel will replace the Reef Endeavour, ushering a “new era of high-end cruise experiences never seen before in Fiji.”

Currently the company’s sole vessel, the 168-guest Reef Endeavour has been in service for the company since 1996.

The arrival of the Caledonian Sky “elevates and expands the pioneering expeditions” that its original ship has undertaken since entering service, the company added.

Described as a “luxury expedition small ship,” the Caledonian Sky will sail to destinations that are otherwise unreachable, Captain Cook said, including the most remote parts of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.

The program includes different three- to 14-night expeditions, all accompanied by a team of Marine Biologists and cultural experts.

The schedule also includes new itineraries for the 2024-25 season, such as a seven-night cruise to Southern Lau and Kadavu.

Sailing from Port Denarau, the expedition explores the remote southern Lau and Kadavu island groups, and allows guests to witness the great sea reef, while visiting islands including Dravuni, Moala, Fulaga, Mutuku, Beqa and Vatulele.

Also new is the 14-night Southern Lau and Tonga Whale Migration Cruise.

According to Captain Cook, the itinerary sails to the southern portion of the Lau group of islands before embarking on an expedition to the outer islands of Tonga during the whale migration period.

Originally built for Renaissance Cruises, the Caledonian Sky has sailed for several operators during its three-decade cruising career, including Noble Caledonia and Star Cruises.

According to Captain Cook, the vessel is “tailor made” for the “adventurous sophisticated traveler” and offers “spacious boutique comfort” with just 57 ocean-view staterooms.

The ship also carries a fleet of ten zodiacs, the company said, in addition to a team of 70 crew members.

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Women business leaders: Jackie Charlton, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji

Jackie Charlton of Fiji’s Captain Cook Cruises was born into the tourism industry.

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Jackie Charlton is tourism royalty in Australia. The daughter of Trevor and Geraldine Haworth the founders of Captain Cook Cruises on Sydney Harbour, Jackie knew from a very young age her life would be in tourism and hospitality.

“Mum and Dad really were among the founders and pioneers of tourism in Australia, I couldn’t see any other career.”

At the height of their business, Captain Cook was the leading cruise line in Australia and the Southeast Pacific, the company operated more than 25 ships. Its passenger manifest exceeded one million customers on their day/dinner cruises, plus an additional 40,000 visitors on overnight cruises.

“I remember clearly working on my parents coffee cruises as an eight year old – washing cups and saucers. I was paid 50 cents a day,” Jackie laughed.

“Then as a 12 year old I was promoted to handing out flyers to tourists at Circular Quay and to answering the phones every weekend a couple of years later.”

Jackie crew up in Sydney’s Neutral Bay, she attended Loreto in Kirribilli along with her sister Alison who later would windsurf to school each day.

Jackie loved all parts of the business, but it was a family holiday to Fiji as a 12 year old that would really set the course for Jackie’s life.

“Dad was the epitome of a workaholic. He never took time off – I don’t remember socialising with him as a kid at all, just working with him. One day he booked a holiday including cruise to Fiji, saying he needed a break.

“Mum was very much involved in the business, running the sales and marketing. She attended some of the very first sales trips and was one of the first Australians to go to ITB in Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse). They really did wave the flag for Australian tourism.”

The long overdue family holiday included time at Fiji’s first resort, The Fijian (now Shangri-La).

“The whole family fell in love with Fiji, the people and the country. We all just loved it.”

It would be many more years of expanding the business in Australia before Captain Cook Cruises would eventually establish a presence in Fiji.

In 1990 a joint venture was formed between Qantas and Captain Cook Cruises to build and operate an accommodated cruise vessel on the Great Barrier Reef. Construction of the ‘Reef Endeavour’ (above in Fiji) took place at the Suva dockyard in Fiji and took 18 months before starting operations in Queensland.

It was during this time Jackie’s father met the man who would become his partner in the Fiji arm of the business, Semi Koroilavesau.

“Dad ended up moving what is now the Reef Endeavour from Cairns to Fiji and partnered with Semi’s family to start Captain Cook Cruises Fiji. That partnership continues today.”

Jackie is now the managing director of Captain Cook Cruises Fiji and leads a team of dedicated, long serving Fijian and expat staff.

“We have a terrific general manager in Fiji and a couple of ex Captain Cook Cruises Australia staff in Fiji too. Together with our fabulous local staff – some of which have been with us for over 15 years – they are responsible for the success of the business.”

Jackie, while still based in Sydney, visits Fiji regularly and tries to go on at least one Captain Cook Cruises trip a year. She can’t pick a favourite island in Fiji but says the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands visited by her ships are simply stunning.

The company has won a string of awards in Fiji for its day, sunset, three day to 11 day cruises and she puts it down to ensuring each and every guest has a memorable experience.

“It’s so easy with our Fijian crew – they make the business and genuinely want to ensure each of our guests has the absolute best time possible.

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Discover the world’s most beautiful Harbour in a unique and refreshingly local way. We create more than great dinner cruises, long lunch gatherings, day trips and exclusive private charters. We design breath-taking experiences that complement the natural beauty of our Harbour city in a way that identifies with our vibrant outdoor lifestyle.Take the journey and discover your dream Sydney experience. From Australia Day to New Year’s Eve, from high tea to whale watching, you’ll find your perfect match.

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At Captain Cook Cruises we are passionate about offering a memorable cruise experience to all our guests. We strive to be an inclusive business and provide all our customers with a brilliant experience with the least amount of fuss. Our friendly onboard crew are available to assist you wherever possible and the Companion Card is always accepted. We also understand how important information on accessibility is to make an informed decision.

Getting to the wharf

Our  Darling Harbour  and  Circular Quay  wharves are fully accessible for those with limited mobility. These wharves are also easily accessible by public transport.

Darling Harbour  - Wynyard train station provides elevator access and a fully accessible pedestrian link between the station and King Street Wharf No.1 (approximately 10 minutes).  Circular Quay  - Wharf No.6 is located adjacent to Circular Quay train station.

If travelling by car, we recommend a King Street Wharf departure as there is a drop-off area on Lime Street, parallel to King St Wharf promenade. Due to the light rail installation, Circular Quay no longer has vehicle access parallel to the promenade.

Embarking and Disembarking

Our gangways are wheelchair accessible and fitted with safety railings on both sides. We also provide priority boarding to our wheelchair passengers wherever possible. Please be aware that our crew are there to guide and ensure the safety of our passengers, however they are not permitted to physically lift or carry passengers, their wheelchairs, prams or strollers up or down stairs.

Please don't be shy in asking for guidance from our Deckhands if you have any concerns with boarding and disembarking. They love to put their training to good use and always appreciate the smiles they get in return.

The Onboard Experience

Guests with vision impairment.

Accredited assistance animals are welcome onboard our Ferries and Dining vessels. For the safety and wellbeing of our patrons and staff, only approved assistance dogs identified by a suitably marked coat or harness are permitted. We kindly ask that you let us know when making your booking if you will be bringing your assistance animal.

We also offer smartphone guided commentary on the Hop-on-Hop-off Harbour Explorer, Harbour Experience and Premium Harbour Experience cruises. Ask our friendly onboard crew for assistance setting this up on your phone before you arrive. You can download the commentary via link on the Captain Cook Cruises website .

Guests with Mobility Impairment

The entry level deck of nearly all our vessels is accessible for those with limited mobility. Vessels Sydney 2000, Captain Cook 3 and our Rocket Ferries all have at least one accessible bathroom.

Dining and Premium Sightseeing cruises normally operate on our flagship vessel Sydney 2000. The entry level is `Ocean Deck' with stunning water level views from expansive picture windows and is fully accessible. A small outdoor area at the stern of this deck is also accessible. On Ocean Deck there is a choice of day and evening cruises and group dining or private deck bookings can also be arranged on request.

Gangways to all vessels offer assisted access for both motorised and non-motorised wheelchairs. Please be aware the gangway angle can be quite steep depending on the tide, however our crew are ready and willing to assist you onboard.

Hop-on-Hop-off Cruises and ferry services to Manly, Watson's Bay, Shark Island and Clifton Gardens are Step Wharves, or Non Pontoon, and are very difficult to access for wheelchairs. If guests with limited mobility wish to disembark at any of these wharves, they will need to have their own assistants to assist them up and down the wharf steps or, alternatively, be able to navigate the stairs themselves. Generally, we do not recommend these services for guests with limited mobility.

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We accept the national Companion Card. The Companion Card is issued to people with significant and permanent disability who need a high level of care in the community. At Captain Cook Cruises, we value the great work of Carers and we offer a range of benefits to Companion Card recognised Carers:

A carer, travelling with a holder of a valid Companion Card:

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Companion Card holders also receive a discounted fare on all ticketed cruises.

As a guide, discounted fares are approximately 20% off the full Adult Retail price, or the Concession fare where available on selected ferry services. Please note Concession fares are not available on Dining and Sightseeing Cruises.

To make a booking or for further enquiries, please contact our friendly reservations team. Please note, Companion Cards must be presented at check-in.

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What we know about the container ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge

  • The ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday was the Singapore-flagged Dali.
  • The container ship had been chartered by Maersk, the Danish shipping company. 
  • Two people were recovered from the water but six remain missing, authorities said.

A container ship crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing its collapse into the Patapsco River.

A livestream showed vehicles traveling on the Francis Scott Key Bridge just moments before the impact at 1:28 a.m. ET.

Baltimore first responders called the situation a "developing mass casualty event" and a "dire emergency," per The Associated Press.

James Wallace, chief of the Baltimore Fire Department, said in a press conference that two people had been recovered from the water.

One was uninjured, but the other was transported to a local trauma center in a "very serious condition."

Wallace said up to 20 people were thought to have fallen into the river and some six people were still missing.

Richard Worley, Baltimore's police chief, said there was "no indication" the collision was purposeful or an act of terrorism.

Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, declared a state of emergency around 6 a.m. ET. He said his office was in close communication with Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary.

"We are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration," Moore added.

Understanding why the bridge collapsed could have implications for safety, in both the shipping and civil engineering sectors.

The container ship is the Singapore-flagged Dali, which is about 984 feet long, and 157 feet wide, per a listing on VesselFinder.

An unclassified Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency report said that the ship "lost propulsion" as it was leaving port, ABC News reported.

The crew notified officials that they had lost control and warned of a possible collision, the report said, per the outlet.

The Dali's owner is listed as Grace Ocean, a Singapore-based firm, and its manager is listed as Synergy Marine, which is also headquartered in Singapore.

Shipping news outlet TradeWinds reported that Grace Ocean confirmed the Dali was involved in the collapse, but is still determining what caused the crash.

Staff for Grace Ocean declined to comment on the collision when contacted by Business Insider.

"All crew members, including the two pilots have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries. There has also been no pollution," Synergy Marine said in a statement.

The company did not respond to a request for further comment from BI.

'Horrified'

Maersk chartered the Dali, with a schedule for the ship on its website.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," the Danish shipping company said in a statement.

Maersk added: "We are closely following the investigations conducted by authorities and Synergy, and we will do our utmost to keep our customers informed."

Per ship tracking data, the Dali left Baltimore on its way to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, at around 1 a.m., about half an hour before the crash.

The Port of Baltimore is thought to be the largest in the US for roll-on/roll-off ships carrying trucks and trailers.

Barbara Rossi, associate professor of engineering science at the University of Oxford, told BI the force of the impact on one of the bridge's supporting structures "must have been immense" to lead to the collapse.

Dr Salvatore Mercogliano, a shipping analyst and maritime historian at Campbell University, told BI: "It appears Dali left the channel while outbound. She would have been under the control of the ship's master with a Chesapeake Bay pilot onboard to advise the master.

"The deviation out of the channel is probably due to a mechanical issue as the ship had just departed the port, but you cannot rule out human error as that was the cause of the Ever Forward in 2022 just outside of Baltimore."

He was referring to the incident two years ago when the container ship became grounded for a month in Chesapeake Bay after loading up cargo at the Port of Baltimore.

The US Coast Guard found the incident was caused by pilot error, cellphone use, and "inadequate bridge resource management."

Claudia Norrgren, from the maritime research firm Veson Nautical, told BI: "The industry bodies who are here to protect against incidents like this, such as the vessel's flag state, classification society, and regulatory bodies, will step in and conduct a formal investigation into the incident. Until then, it'll be very hard for anyone to truly know what happened on board."

This may not have been the first time the Dali hit a structure.

In 2016, maritime blogs such as Shipwreck Log and ship-tracking site VesselFinder posted videos of what appears to be the stern of the same, blue-hulled container vessel scraping against a quay in Antwerp.

A representative for the Port of Antwerp told BI the Dali did collide with a quay there eight years ago but couldn't "give any information about the cause of the accident."

The Dali is listed as being built in 2015 by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.

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The collapse of  Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship has raised questions about who owns and manages the ship, as well as on the potential impact on one the busiest ports in the U.S.

Called the Dali, the 948-foot vessel that hit the bridge is managed by Synergy Marine Group, a Singapore-based company with over 660 ships under management around the world, according to its website . The group said the ship was operated by charter vessel company Synergy Group and chartered by Danish shipping giant Maersk at the time of the incident, which sent vehicles and people tumbling into the Patapsco River.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," Maersk said in a statement to CBS News Tuesday, in which it also confirmed the ship was carrying cargo for Maersk customers. The company had no crew or personnel aboard the ship.

The Dali, which can carry up to 10,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, was carrying nearly 4,700 containers at the time of the collision. It was operated by a 22-person, Indian crew. It was not immediately clear what kind of cargo the ship was carrying. 

Who owns and manages the Dali?

The Dali is owned by Grace Ocean Private, a Singapore-based company that provides water transportation services. The ship was chartered by Danish container shipping company Maersk at the time of the collision.

Synergy Marine, founded in 2006, provides a range of ship management services, including managing ships' technical components and their crews and overseeing safety, according to S&P Capital IQ. Its parent company, Unity Group Holdings International, an investment holding company, was founded in 2008 and is based in Hong Kong.

Where was the ship headed?

The outbound ship had left Baltimore and was headed for Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, Synergy Marine Group said in a  press release . 

How busy is the Port of Baltimore?

In 2023, the Port of Baltimore handled a record 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo, worth $80 billion, according  to the office of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. The port is also a significant provider of local jobs. 

The top port in the U.S. for sugar and gypsum imports, it is the ninth busiest U.S. port by the total volume and value of foreign cargo handled. All vessel traffic into and out of the facility is currently suspended, although the port remains open and trucks continue to be processed within the its terminals, according to a statement release by Port of Baltimore officials. 

What is the potential local economic impact?

Directly, the port supports 15,300 jobs, while another 140,000 in the area are related to port activities. The jobs provide a combined $3.3 billion in personal income, according to a CBS News report . The Port of Baltimore said Tuesday that it is unclear how long ship traffic will be suspended.

The disaster also caused chaos for local drivers. The Maryland Transportation Authority said all lanes were closed in both directions on I-695, with traffic being detoured to I-95 and I-895.

How could the bridge collapse affect consumers and businesses?

Experts say the bridge collapse could cause significant supply chain disruptions.

"While Baltimore is not one of the largest U.S. East Coast ports, it still imports and exports more than 1 million containers each year, so there is the potential for this to cause significant disruption to supply chains," Emily Stausbøll, a market analyst at Xeneta, an ocean and air freight analytics platform, said in a statement. 

She added that freight services from Asia to the East Coast in the U.S. have already been hampered by drought in the Panama Canal, as well as risks related to conflict in the Red Sea. Nearby ports, including those in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, will be relied on to handle more shipments if Baltimore remains inaccessible. 

Whether ocean freight shipping rates will rise dramatically, potentially affecting consumers as retailers pass along higher costs, will depend on how much extra capacity the alternate ports can handle, Stausbøll said. "However, there is only so much port capacity available and this will leave supply chains vulnerable to any further pressure."

Marty Durbin, senior vice president of policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said that the bridge is a critical connector of "people, businesses, and communities."

"Unfortunately, its prolonged closure will likely disrupt commercial activities and supply chains that rely on the bridge and Port of Baltimore each day," he said in a statement.

What other industries could be affected?

Trucking companies could be severely affected by the disaster. 

"Aside from the obvious tragedy, this incident will have significant and long-lasting impacts on the region," American Trucking Associations spokesperson Jessica Gail said, calling Key Bridge and Baltimore's port "critical components'' of the nation's infrastructure.

Gail noted that 1.3 million trucks cross the bridge every year — 3,600 a day. Trucks that carry hazardous materials will now have to make 30 miles of detours around Baltimore because they are prohibited from using the city's tunnels, she said, adding to delays and increasing fuel costs.

"Time-wise, it's going to hurt us a lot," added Russell Brehm, the terminal manager in Baltimore for Lee Transport, which trucks hazardous materials such as petroleum products and chemicals. The loss of the bridge will double to two hours the time it takes Lee to get loads from its terminal in Baltimore's Curtis Bay to the BJ's gasoline station in the waterfront neighborhood of Canton, he estimated.

Cruise operators are also being affected. A Carnival cruise ship that set off Sunday for the Bahamas had been scheduled to return to Baltimore on March 31. Carnival said Tuesday it is "currently evaluating options for Carnival Legend's scheduled return on Sunday." The company also has cruises scheduled to set sail from Baltimore through the summer. 

Norwegian Cruise Line last year introduced new routes departing from the Port of Baltimore. Its sailings are scheduled for late this year. The company said the Key Bridge collapse doesn't immediately require it to reroute any ships.

Who will pay to rebuild the bridge?

President Biden said Tuesday that the federal government, with congressional support, would pay to rebuild the bridge.

"We're going to work with our partners in Congress to make sure the state gets the support it needs. It's my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge," Biden said in comments from the White House. "And I expect the Congress to support my effort. This is going take some time. The people of Baltimore can count on us though, to stick with them, at every step of the way, till the port is reopened and the bridge is rebuilt."

—The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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My wife and I, along with our two teenagers, recently took the 3 night Captain Cook Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Islands cruise. While we had high expectations, sadly, we were disappointed. First off, however, let me say that the staff and crew were kind, helpful and wonderful to be around. But, in spite of the wonderful staff, the cruise experience itself was far less than advertised. The ship is old, run down and badly in need of updating. Cracked panes on the top deck viewing windows were common. The water in what barely passed for a 4 person hot tub was green. Doors were rusted and warped and, in one of our cabins, the bathroom door wouldn't even shut due to that rust. The food - the breakfast buffet was decent. The spartan lunch buffet was average to poor. Worse, though, the ship often ran out of certain foods. My wife and I don't eat meat and, on one of the lunch buffets, there was fish and chips, which would have been fine. But, after about 10 minutes, they ran out of fish and chips and we were told that there was no more to put out. All that was left to eat for us were some green beans. Dinners were decent, but no better. Cruise stops - The Captain Cook website advertised idyllic stops at beautiful beaches. On our cruise, that was only sporadically the case. The first afternoon after departure, the stop was a sand cay in the middle of the ocean that measured perhaps 30 x 20 meters or so. Even if the weather had been good that afternoon (it was raining), I can't imagine that stop being all that interesting. The morning of the first full day, we arrived at what looked to be a great beach on a sunny day. But, the captain got on the speaker and said that stop was being cancelled due to low tide. Well, low tides exposing the surrounding corals reefs in Fiji are commonplace. One would have thought that the cruise line would have had a plan B stop where we could have landed instead. I guess not. We ended up being trapped on the ship until mid afternoon before we could finally get off at another island. On the positive side, the stop at the island where the movie "Castaway" was filmed was very nice, although too short (about 90 minutes). The stop the next day to see the boarding school and take a village tour was well worth our time. In sum, though, our entire family agreed that we would have been better off just using a resort in Port Denarau as a base and take one of plentiful day trips our of the marina to see some of the outer islands. Overall, while the rest of our Fiji adventure was great, this cruise was not a good experience.

I'm so sorry that you didn't enjoy your time with us. The ship is celebrating 23 years this year but is constantly being upgraded. We have another major lot of work planned in December. The stop at Nuku-i-mana is great if you snorkel with incredible fish, coral and other sea life. It is small at high tide, which it obviously was for you. If the weather wasnt nice it would probably have been difficult to kayak and SUP, two other great activities. Was snorkelling and Glass bottom boat tours offered on Sunday morning? Perhaps these activities didnt appeal to you? The food normally receives amazing praise. You must have cruised on our first cruise our relief head chef was rostered as I did hear we ran out of things a couple of times due to his inexperience. I'm so very sorry, we have ensured he has better support in the future. It is inexcusable that the 8 person spa was green! This will not happen again. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the stop at Monuriki & Yalobi and that the crew generally looked after you well.

I have travelled a lot but never been in a cruise because I didn’t like the idea of being trapped in a ship or being surrounded by hundreds or even thousands of other people. This cruise was neither of those things. The ship holds a max of around 130 guests and as we travelled out of season there were only around 80 people on the ship including us. There were multiple things to do off of the boat every day including snorkelling, diving, village visit, hiking or just hanging on the beach. The food was excellent for the seven day cruise 4 day plus 3 day and the crew were excellent. The cabins were clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable. There were plenty of places to sit and relax around the ship also. This was a good introduction to cruising but hasn’t convinced me to want to try a larger more crowded ship. I have travelled to Fiji many times and enjoyed my cruise but for me nothing beats a bure on an island with the sand between your toes and a dip in the warm ocean whenever you want so that’s what I’ll be doing next time.

I did this cruise on my first evening in Fiji, and it was a nice and peaceful introduction to the place. The staff and crew take care of you, and they are good singers and dancers, and they make you feel welcome. They clearly like what they do, and that makes a difference. The dinner was fairly good, and the views were great.

We enjoyed this 4 night cruise around lots of beautiful islands.. Snorkeling and swimming every day. The blue lagoon was gorgeous. Swimming in the cave lagoon was a great experience. My favorite snorkeling spot was off an island on the last day and was accessible just off the beach. The early morning volcano walk was well worth getting up for. The village tour and lovo feast was really wonderful. The boat activities were fun and the crew were great with a special mention to Booboo and Amos. The cultural talk was very good and fun and the bridge tour was interesting. We used the small gym and the spa. There is plenty of space if you want to find a quiet spot or there are areas where you can socialize with groups, There is plenty of food and the quality is good. We were on level B with a balcony and were happy with the room. The Captain and crew went out of their way to make everyone comfortable. Overall we were very happy with our choice.

From start to finish these guys were fantastic! From boarding with song & fresh juice to a day on the island filled with activities & great food & beverage, Li & his team work tirelessly to ensure you are looked after. My travel partner took her first scuba dive where she was put completely at ease & is now hooked. Then home again with song & hospitality that you only find in the pacific. Vanaka Li & the team at Captain Cook!

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Thanks to Captain Cook Cruises for a wonderful Fijian Island experience. Loved being aboard the tall ship, food provided while not gourmet was really good and plenty of it. We’re were aged from 1 to 71 in our group and everyone had a great time from scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, sand castle building and just reading and snoozing in the sun on beautiful atoll. The crew provided excellent service and wonderful entertainment and singing on the trip home. Would thoroughly recommend it and hiring the day Bure for the extended family really made the day.

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President Vladimir Putin has not yet made a public statement about the attack.

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ISIS claimed responsibility for an assault at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow on Friday.

The attack resulted in at least 40 fatalities and over 100 injuries as attackers raided the venue with firearms and incendiary devices.

The terror group asserted accountability for the assault in a brief statement released by the ISIS-linked news agency Amaq on Telegram on Friday. However, the group did not present any evidence to substantiate their claim.

Moscow, Russia: At least 40 killed and 100 wounded in mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk. One shooter arrested. https://t.co/EUCm8zogBi pic.twitter.com/eXECxA6PZ3 — Channel3 Now (@channel3nownews) March 22, 2024

Crocus City Hall, a prominent establishment under the Crocus Group, is owned by businessman and construction tycoon Aras Agalarov.

Following the attack, Agalarov and his son Emin convened an urgent meeting with security personnel and management at the venue.

The Crocus Group, headed by Agalarov, is renowned as one of Russia’s largest construction firms and has secured government contracts for significant projects, including World Cup stadiums and sections of Moscow’s Central Ring Road.

Aras Agalarov, an Azerbaijani-born billionaire and real estate mogul based in Moscow, gained international attention when he met Donald Trump in 2013 while sponsoring the Miss Universe pageant in Moscow.

Moscow, Russia: At least 12 killed and 35 injured in mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk. https://t.co/9WBWvSSB5i pic.twitter.com/qTSei6vi9E — Channel3 Now (@channel3nownews) March 22, 2024

Correspondence revealed by Donald Trump Jr. indicates that Agalarov sought to arrange a meeting between members of the Trump campaign and Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya in June 2016.

According to Russia 24 state media, the roof of the venue has partially collapsed due to the attack. The incident occurred just before the music group Picnic was scheduled to perform, as reported by Russia 24.

The band’s manager, speaking to state media, confirmed that the performers were unharmed.

The Russia Prosecutor General’s Office stated, as reported by TASS, that “Unidentified individuals in camouflage attire forcibly entered Crocus City Hall and initiated gunfire prior to the commencement of the concert.

At least 12 killed and 35 injured in mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Russia. https://t.co/9WBWvSSB5i pic.twitter.com/rzYIyMsZpu — Channel3 Now (@channel3nownews) March 22, 2024

Regional governor Andrey Vorobyov assured that all efforts were being made to rescue individuals.

A SWAT team was dispatched to the location, with over 70 ambulance teams and medical professionals aiding the victims. TASS reported that approximately 100 individuals were evacuated from the premises by firefighters.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts focused on retrieving individuals from the roof, as stated by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation.

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