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Durban Cruise Terminal
The Durban Cruise Terminal is a new cruise ship terminal constructed in the South African city of Durban. Work on the terminal began in November 2019. The terminal was expected to be completed in 2020, however, due to the COVID-19 restrictions in South Africa, was only completed in 2021. MSC Orchestra was the first cruise ship to sail from the new terminal. Business structure After two unsuccessful bids, Kwa Zulu Cruise Terminals (KCT) – a joint venture between MSC Cruises SA and Africa Armada Consortium – won the bid in May 2017. The winning bidders have a 25-year concession on the site. MSC Opera (Lirica Class) will homeport in Cape Town and MSC Musica (Musica Class) in Durban. This will mark the first time that two different classes of MSC Cruises’ ships will be deployed in South Africa simultaneously. The construction project The project will cost an estimated R200 million and the building will measure 4,500sqm. The terminal will include: * A customs office *Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwa Zulu Cruise Terminals
Kwa or KWA may refer to: * Karegnondi Water Authority, Michigan, USA * Khmer Writers' Association, Cambodia Languages * Kwa languages, or New Kwa * Volta–Niger languages, or East Kwa * Baa language, or Kwa / Kwah, of Nigeria * Kwa' language of Cameroon * Dâw language Dâw is a Nadahup language spoken by about one hundred Dâw people in the northwestern part of Amazonas, Brazil, in an area commonly known as Alto Rio Negro. Most Dâw also speak Nheengatu and Portuguese. An extinct variety, ''Kurikuria(r)à ..., a Nadahup language spoken by 100 people, Amazonas, Brazil People * Kwa Geok Choo, Singaporean lawyer * Kwah, a Dakelh leader Places * Kwah River, Congo * Great Kwa River, Nigeria * Bucholz Army Airfield, Kwajalein Island, Marshall Islands, IATA code {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Point Waterfront
Point Waterfront is a harbour-side town located at the entrance to the Port of Durban. During the last 50 years the town suffered decay and was left mostly abandoned. The uShaka Marine World is located here. History The Point Waterfront was the home of Mahatma Gandhi during the 1900s. Mahatma Gandhi Road (Formerly Point Road) was the site of the first public toilets in South Africa, which still function today. Events The South African Navy Open Day 2017 was hosted here as part of the South African Armed Forces Day Celebrations 2017 Development After a long wait, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and UEM Sunrise Group Malaysia partnered to form the Point Development Company. The plans include the development of a 55-storey tower. A number of residents objected to this, stating that the development would "obstruct their sea-view". However, due to the minimal number of objections, the project will go ahead. In June 2017, the developers gave three watersport clubs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durban
Durban ( ) ( zu, eThekwini, from meaning 'the port' also called zu, eZibubulungwini for the mountain range that terminates in the area), nicknamed ''Durbs'',Ishani ChettyCity nicknames in SA and across the worldArticle on ''news24.com'' from 25 October 2017. Retrieved 2021-03-05.The names and the naming of Durban Website ''natalia.org.za'' (pdf). Retrieved 2021-03-05. is the third most populous city in after and |
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises ( it, MSC Crociere) is an Italian global cruise line registered in Switzerland and based in Geneva, with operations offices in Naples, Genoa and Venice. It was founded in 1989 in Naples, Italy, as part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). In addition to being the world's largest privately held cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries , MSC Cruises is the third-largest cruise company in the world, after Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group, with a 10.2% share of all passengers carried in 2021. History Lauro Lines Lauro Lines () was founded in Naples, Italy by Achille Lauro in 1960. The company entered the cruise business operating two ships, and . ''Angelina Lauro'' burnt in the port of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands in 1979 and ''Achille Lauro'' was hijacked by members of the Palestine Liberation Front in 1985 which put the company in financial difficulties. MSC Cruises In 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of , the pandemic had caused more than cases and confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history. COVID-19 symptoms range from undetectable to deadly, but most commonly include fever, dry cough, and fatigue. Severe illness is more likely in elderly patients and those with certain underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 transmits when people breathe in air contaminated by droplets and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
