BVI Ports Authority announces warm lay-up with Royal Caribbean Group
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), today announced that since permission was granted for the acceptance of technical calls and warm lay-ups at its seaports, a booking has been accepted. The BVIPA has agreed on conditions to allow Royal Caribbean International’s Grandeur of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas berthing at the BVIPA’s cruise pier under strict health and safety rules starting on 11 January 2021 for an initial period of thirty (30) days for a warm lay-up.
Acting Managing Director, Oleanvine Maynard noted that: “This is not a regular cruise call, the vessel does not have any guests on board, and it will be berthing exclusively to lay up, refuel, take on provisions and spare parts, and possibly other services.” Maynard further commented that: “Crew members will not be allowed to disembark and there is no access to vessels from shore-based staff during stays in the BVI.” The BVI