Amidst the ongoing pandemic, Owners of MV Karnika states that it is not in a position to start the operation as the Ports in India has not given the date by which Cruise Ships can start its operations due to the ongoing COVID19 Pandemic.
Since this sector has been devastated by COVID-19.the operations were at standstill since March 2020 and there were mounting debts in outstanding. The Creditors arrested the ship through the Admiralty Court. Owners have also appealed to the High Court and the Port Trust for assistance to provide fuel, power and basic supplies to the 60 crew members in the ship. However, they have yet to receive an update on their appeal from the High Court along with the port trust.
Unfortunately, due to this delay, the crew on the ship are living in poor conditions with no fuel, power etc. Owners hope to get the crew members signed off and relieve them so that they can go home, as soon as the legal formalities are completed.
Senior Management commented, “We would like to reassure the crew and their families that we have not forgotten about them, hence, have put the right wheels in motion. We have asked for urgent indulgence with the relevant authorities and are waiting for their feedback. In addition, we assure our crew members that they will receive their salaries as soon as the funds are received. Main priority is to reunite the crew with their families.”
MV Karnika has been in Mumbai, India since 12 March 2020.
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