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To future archeologists, mega cruise ships might be some of the strangest artifacts of our civilization—these goliaths of mass-engineered delight, armed with dangling water slides and phalanxes of umbrellas. Looking up at one, you might gain the impression that cruise companies are trying to awe their customers into having a nice time. We have built battleships of pleasure, toiling the world’s oceans, hunting for fun.

It probably won’t come as a shock that the whole thing isn’t exactly sustainable. A medium-sized cruise ship spews greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 12,000 cars, while environmentalists accuse big industry players of investing little in decarbonization, and of covering up endless delay tactics in a heavy coat of greenwash. And for years, the industry has been dogged by bad PR from everything from routine dumping of toxic sludge to increasingly organized outrage from communities tired of hordes of tourists getting dumped at their docks.

The big question, though, is whether those customers buying cruise packages to the Bahamas or Alaska particularly care. It’s easy to make the case that they don’t. Despite the industry’s continued investment in new fossil fuel-powered ships, cruise ticket sales are projected to climb back to record 2019 sales levels this year after a hit during the pandemic, according to the latest industry association report.

At least one cruise company, though, is betting that at least some potential customers care about sustainable vacations. Hurtigruten, a specialty cruise line based in Norway, says it has built its last fossil fuel-powered ship. On June 7, the company unveiled new details about the technologies it’s testing in pursuit of the world’s first zero-emission cruise ship, and renderings of what the boat might look like. Instead of towering over the ocean, the ship seems to cling close to the water, the better to reduce air resistance. In place of smokestacks, the designers envision retractable sails that double as solar panels. It runs on batteries instead of the thick, sticky fuel oil that powers most ships. And it’ll be ready, the company hopes, by 2030.

With time running short to phase out fossil fuels and avert the worst effects of climate change, the moral argument is compelling. But big businesses often make their decisions on what they might consider more practical concerns than what is “right” and “wrong.” It’s possible that Hurtigruten and its zero-emissions vessels could turn the industry ship around. But it could just be a green fluke, a new offering for a small slice of climate-conscious vacationers, as the rest of the industry chugs on as before.

Designing a green cruise line

Just about every CEO wants to be counted as an environmentalist these days. But Daniel Skjeldam, the CEO of Hurtigruten is one of those few who doesn’t dance around one of the more uncomfortable dimensions of our climate problem: the apparent conflict between the endless pursuit of more, bigger, better, and the limits of the earth’s biosphere.

“I think it’s sheer wrong to build bigger and bigger and bigger cruise ships,” Skjeldam says. The average cruise ship has around 3,000 passengers, but cruise companies have been investing in ever-bigger liners. “7,000 [passengers], 8,000, 9,000,” Skjeldam says. “It’s just wrong.”

The idea of running a cruise line occurred to Skjeldam back in 2012. Hurtigruten (the name means “Express Route” in English) was losing money, and Skjeldam, then commercial director at European budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle, thought he could turn things around. He wasn’t in consideration for the role, though, so over the course of several weeks, the ambitious then-37-year-old executive repeatedly called through to the switchboard at the office of the company’s chairman, until finally he was able to come in and give his pitch in person.

It wasn’t long after that Skjeldam, officially appointed as CEO in October of that year, was on a Hurtigruten ship sailing past the Svalbard archipelago, home to the world’s northernmost inhabited town. He was on the bridge, having a cup of coffee with the captain, a five-decade veteran at the company, who pointed out a glacier several miles away. When he started sailing for the company in 1980, the captain said, the glacier had reached all the way to where they were floating now.

The experience, for Skjeldam, was eye-opening, and under his leadership, the company began making investments in sustainability long before some of the bigger players in the industry started doing the same. In 2016, the company began outfitting its ships to use power from the grid while tied up in port instead of burning their own fuel—the technology can reduce air pollution when ships are docked by up to 70%. That year, Hurtigruten ordered the world’s first hybrid-power cruise ships, and started offering cruises on its first, the MS Roald Amundsen in 2019, which the company says has about 20% lower emissions than a similarly sized conventional ship. The company now operates four such vessels.

Skjeldam says the changes have to do with both customer desires for more sustainable travel, which he expects to grow in the years ahead, as well as employee demands. Hurtigruten is the largest employer in Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s main settlement. Temperatures there are warming six times faster than the global average, bringing unseasonably hot weather, glacial retreat, and more frequent avalanches triggered by unstable snow. “I speak to these people, and they reflect upon the massive changes that have happened just over the last decade, and it scares them,” says Skjeldam. “That’s driven this interest and desire from within the company on driving change and being part of the solution.”

Hurtigruten is aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2040, and to cut all scope three emissions—those from the company’s supply chain—by 2050. But despite investing more than $70 million into emissions-reduction technology, progress has been slow, which the company blames partially on energy prices, which made it more expensive to buy low-carbon biofuels. Indeed, while Hurtigruten managed to cut about 2% of overall emissions between 2018 and 2022—emissions per customer trip remained essentially unchanged.

Still, Skjeldam is pushing ahead with the company’s next major project: building the industry’s first entirely zero-emission vessel. In 2021, the team began reaching out to technology firms and shipbuilders, and doing feasibility studies, figuring out what technologies—a small nuclear reactor, perhaps, or maybe using more biofuels—might work. Eventually, they settled on batteries.

There was no way to make a battery that would last long enough to use on what the company calls its “expedition” cruises—where trips vary from week-long pleasure rides the Galapagos to multi-month odysseys between the Arctic and Antarctica, and fares can range from a few thousand dollars to the price of a luxury sports car. But it might work for their flagship service: a multi-stop cruise up the Norwegian coast (which also serves as a mail and transit service between isolated fjord communities) that would offer frequent opportunities to recharge.

Even with many stops, the battery would have to be huge. Currently, the engineers are eyeing a capacity of 60 megawatt-hours, equivalent to 1,200 Tesla Model 3 batteries. This would allow it to run for well over 300 miles before recharging. Maximizing that range means finding ways to drastically cut the ship’s energy usage. To do this, the company is exploring using underwater maneuvering jets that can retract into the hull to cut drag, and a streamlined profile with a tiny cockpit-style bridge to reduce air resistance, as well as adding sails and solar panels to harness extra power. The company plans to have a final design by 2025.

Batteries vs. Biofuels

Hurtigruten’s work may prove out some worthy technologies that the rest of the cruise industry could adopt. But the central idea of using a big battery may ultimately be impossible for bigger cruise ships, because batteries can’t store enough power in a small enough space—to get across an ocean, you’d need a battery that might take up much of an entire ship. Sails can help, but they wouldn’t be able to do more than provide an energy boost for many kinds of shipping. That leaves either biofuels or synthetic fuels produced using renewable energy—each with its own drawbacks.

Methanol, made from renewable energy and CO2, is a good choice, but making it requires obtaining CO2 from a limited supply of global biomass (demand for agricultural waste and other forms of plant-based carbon are set to explode with global demand for alternative fuels) or else using huge amounts of renewable energy to pull CO2 from the atmosphere. Ammonia is another option for the shipping industry, and it gets around the CO2 supply problem, but it wouldn’t work for passenger ships, since a leak would expose thousands of people to poisonous ammonia fumes. Then there’s hydrogen, though the lightest element can be tricky to work with, since it leaks easily and needs to be supercooled to get to high enough densities to transport, which uses a lot of energy.

Four companies—Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and MSC—control the lion’s share of the cruise market. They’ve made some positive moves, such as investing in ships capable of running on methanol, though such vessels might continue to mostly use diesel for the time being due to lack of refueling infrastructure. But, with the notable exception of Norwegian, the big players’ current environmental plans primarily hinge on using liquified natural gas (LNG) in the newest generation of ships. Using LNG does cut down on particulate emissions and certain dangerous pollutants like sulfur and nitrogen oxides. The industry also cites the fact that LNG has about 30% lower carbon dioxide emissions than using heavy fuel oil. But CO2 isn’t the only thing that escapes from the smokestacks—the engines popular in the cruise industry leave a lot of the natural gas unburned, which gets emitted as well.

Natural gas, also known as methane, is itself a powerful greenhouse gas. With a warming potential more than 80 times greater than CO2 over a 20-year timescale, the overall emissions picture of using LNG is likely worse for global climate change than if the cruise lines had stuck with petroleum.

When asked about the use of LNG on its vessels, a representative for Carnival pointed to the company’s “long term aspirations to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050.” MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean did not respond to requests for comment. “There is [an] abundance of scientific data and well-respected studies that showcase the environmental benefits and value of using LNG, one of the cleanest fuels available today,” the Carnival spokesperson wrote over email. “We also are piloting other next-generation green technologies such as biofuels, fuel cells and large battery storage systems, among others.”

Currently there’s little in the way of regulations to limit greenhouse gasses like CO2 and methane from shipping. Cruise industry emissions fall under the jurisdiction of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations, which technically has the authority to force deep sustained emissions cuts across worldwide shipping. In practice, though, the IMO has historically been heavily influenced by those very interests, with many countries appointing industry representatives to their IMO delegations. And the powerful Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the industry’s international lobbying arm, has not exactly fallen over itself to help strengthen emissions standards in ongoing IMO talks on greenhouse gas reductions, according to Bryan Comer, marine shipping program lead at the International Council on Clean Transportation.

“Anything that they can do to try and make the math work in their favor and to not have to do anything is what they’re trying to do at the International Maritime Organization,” says Comer. “They set targets that already include loopholes for them, and then they fight against climate regulations in foreign policy forums, and then once the regulations are agreed, they start fighting for exemptions and adjustment factors and special treatment. And oftentimes they get it.” CLIA representatives did not respond to requests for comment. Hurtigruten is not a member of the organization.

What matters to vacationers?

Some climate activists say there’s a good argument that the cruise industry shouldn’t exist at all. Cruise ships are, on the whole, basically inherently wasteful—if you want to see the world, dragging an entire resort around with you is probably not going to be the most efficient way to do it. Compared to flying to a destination and staying in a hotel, cruising almost always has a far higher emissions profile, according to research by Comer and others. A five-night, 1,200 mile cruise results in about 1,100 lbs of CO2 emissions, according to Comer. Flying the same distance and staying in a hotel would emit less than half of that. And that’s not counting for the fact that cruise guests often also have to fly to the port where they will embark.

Bringing that argument to cruise customers, though, can be an uphill battle. The cruise industry puts a lot of money into defending its environmental image. Activists in cities like Seattle, Wash., and Juneau, Ala., often greet disembarking passengers with leaflets on cruising’s environmental effects. But some campaigners say that passengers are often impervious to volunteers’ arguments. Some passengers, says Karla Hart, an activist with Juneau Cruise Control and co-founder of the Global Cruise Activist Network, will even stop to defend the industry, saying how switching to LNG or phasing out plastic straws has solved cruising’s environmental problem. It’s a symptom, in her view, of a broader dynamic between the cruise industry and its passengers: that customers want to believe they can have the perfect vacations advertised on television and online, even though they know the reality of what they will get is far different.

“It’s a suspension of reality, to go with one’s desire for an experience that you must know you can’t have,” Hart says. “The same as suspending your rational thinking that because they’re not using plastic straws, and they switch to LED lights, that they’re not completely polluting the environment.”

A new TIME survey conducted by The Harris Poll backs up some of those points. To environmental campaigners, cruising stands out as perhaps the most polluting sort of vacation. But fully half of Americans surveyed consider taking a cruise to be “eco-friendly,” with only one in three regarding such vacations as being bad for the environment.

More Americans regard flying as being bad for the environment, despite cruising’s bigger carbon footprint per passenger.

Trying to convince vacationers to make greener choices probably has limited effectiveness anyway. Many Americans consider cruising to be an affordable vacation option—mega cruises especially tend to benefit from economies of scale. Three out of five Americans surveyed by Harris Poll consider cost to be a very important factor in their vacation planning. Meanwhile, only one in five Americans think of the environmental impacts of their vacation in the same way.

Ujwal Arkalgud, who studies consumer decision-making at Lux Research, says that a specialty cruise provider like Hurtigruten might be able to attract customers genuinely interested in sustainability, but that the mass market customers will likely only ever be interested in having a kind of green alibi. “People are not buying to save the planet,” says Arkalgud. “Because you know, one simple way to save the planet would be to not go on the cruise.”

Absent a real push from customers, activists and environmental experts say that only regulation on the level of the IMO, or across enough big ports or markets like the U.S. or the E.U., can make the industry invest in decarbonization in a serious way. “The reason why you’re not seeing a lot of investment and innovation in zero-emission vessels is because it’s a competitive global industry,” says Comer. “If you do something that costs you more, and you’re still competing on price, and you can’t demonstrate to the passenger why they ought to pay more for this, there’s not really any incentive for you to do it.”

Skjeldam supports more regulation—to a certain extent, he says, such measures to limit cruise industry pollution are inevitable. But he also has more faith that cruise-goers actually care about the environment than either activists or other cruise executives. And as the effects of climate change become more pronounced, he says, more of the world’s cruise-buying masses will begin to see the light.

“Unfortunately, there is a misconception in part of the industry, where they don’t think that their guests really are focusing on this. I think that is wrong—I think the guests will focus heavily on it in the future,” Skjeldam says. “The public demands are coming.”

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Hurtigruten Expeditions Returns to Antarctica

Hurtigruten Expeditions Returns to Antarctica

Hurtigruten returns to Antarctica with two ships, both departing from Chile Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s leading and largest expedition cruise company, returns to Antarctica with the battery-hybrid powered MS Roald Amundsen, and MS Fram. Both will once again bring guests to explore the White Continent as of November and December, departing from Punta Arenas, Chile. Due to the travel…

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Roald Amundsen, ritardi nella consegna, cancellata stagione inaugurale

Roald Amundsen, ritardi nella consegna, cancellata stagione inaugurale

Roald Amundsen, ritardi nella consegna, cancellata stagione inaugurale

A causa di ritardi del cantiere dovuti alla complessità del progetto, la nuova unità di Hurtigruten, Roald Amundsen, non potrà essere consegnata fino al 2019.

La nuova nave è attualmente in costruzione nel cantiere navale Kleven che, dopo aver dovuto affrontare problemi finanziari nel 2017, è stata successivamente salvato da…

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Hurtigruten med gründer-samarbeid: Vil vise verden under vann

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Hurtigruten med gründer-samarbeid: Vil vise verden under vann

TAR UTFORSKNING TIL NYE DYBDER: Her utforsker en av Blueyes droner havet under ekspedisjonsskipet MS Fram utenfor norskekysten i vår. Nå vil Hurtigruten ta de norskutviklede dronene ut i verden. Foto: BLUEYE/HURTIGRUTEN Dato: 23-08-2017 13:53 CEST Opprinnelig tittel på pressemeldingen: Hurtigruten med gründer-samarbeid: Vil vise verden under vann Kategori: , Vitenskap, teknikk Entreprenørskap Turisme Miljø, energi Sjøfart, fartøy, havn Turistnæring, turisme, reiser Bare ti prosent av verdenshavene er utforsket. Det vil 

Bare ti prosent av verdenshavene er utforsket. Det vil Hurtigruten gjøre noe med, og har startet et samarbeid med undervannsdrone-selskapet Blueye Robotics. 

– Dette åpner en ny verden under vann for gjestene våre, sier konsernsjef Daniel Skjeldam i Hurtigruten.

Målet er at gjestene på Hurtigrutens ekspedisjonsskip – som de nye hybridskipene MS Roald Amundsen og MS Fridtjof Nansen – skal kunne utforske også det som skjer under havoverflaten.

– Hurtigruten bygger verdens råeste og grønneste ekspedisjonsskip. Skipene skal bli utstillingsvinduer for norsk maritim teknologi. Da er vi veldig fornøyde med å ha med oss en innovativ gründerbedrift som Blueye, sier Skjeldam.

Mindre utforsket enn Mars

Hurtigruten er verdensledende ekspedisjonscruise – og vokser stadig. I tillegg til den legendariske ruten langs norskekysten, tilbyr selskapet reiser til spektakulære reisemål som Antarktis, Svalbard, Grønland, Nordvestpassasjen, Amazonas og Arktisk Canada.

– Bare ti prosent av verdenshavene er utforsket. Med undervannsdroner på skipene våre kan vi ta gjestene med under overflaten i områder som er mindre utforsket enn overflaten på mars. Det vil gi en helt ny dimensjon av opplevelsen for gjestene våre. Og vi vil selvfølgelig dele både data og bilder med forskere, sier Skjeldam.

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Blueye, som har hovedkontor i Trondheim, har som mål å lage verdens beste undervannsdrone for utforskning av havet. I vår testet selskapet dronene og teknologien om bord på MS Fram.

– Vi kan strømme direktebilder av hval, skipsvrak, dyreliv og alt annet som skjer under overflaten fra dronene til skjermer om bord på skipene, eller til digitale dykkemasker som gjestene har på seg. Samarbeidet gir veldig spennende muligheter, og et helt nytt verktøy for ekspedisjonsteamene om bord på skipene. Bare fantasien setter grenser, sier gründer og markedssjef Christine Spiten i Blueye.

– Felles lidenskap for havet

De to selskapene har funnet sammen i det de beskriver som en felles lidenskap for havet.

– For oss betyr avtalen med Hurtigruten at vi får en stor og langsiktig samarbeidspartner. Samtidig kan vi pakke det inn i noe mer enn bare å selge det fysiske produktet, og sammen utforme en opplevelsespakke, sier Spiten.

Nå ser Hurtigruten seg om etter samarbeid med nye gründerbedrifter.

– Vi har allerede samarbeid med flere startups langs kysten, blant annet innen opplevelser. Men vi er også opptatt av å teste ut ny teknologi, se etter nye løsninger, og løfte opplevelsen sammen med andre som er opptatt av å fremme norsk natur og opplevelser i sårbare områder på en bærekraftig måte, sier Skjeldam.

Kilde: Pressekontor Hurtigruten AS – PRESSEMELDING –

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Paliwo z martwych ryb

Już od tego roku promy norweskiego armatora Hurtigruten napędzane będą między innymi gazem wyprodukowanym z martwych ryb. W Norwegii rozpoczyna się realizacja największego światowego kontraktu na dostawy ekologicznego biogazu (LBG - Liquefied BioGas).

Podpisany 24 maja 2019 r. kontrakt przewiduje niemal codzienne dostawy neutralnego dla środowiska skroplonego biogazu, wyprodukowanego z surowców pochodzących z hodowli ryb i z leśnictwa - LBG produkowany jest nie tylko z przetwarzania odpadów rybnych, ale też wodorostów, krasnorostów morskich czy gałęzi.  

W 2020 roku mają nastąpić pierwsze dostawy Hurtigruten, obsługującego linie promowe wzdłuż zachodniego i północnego wybrzeża Norwegii  (pomiędzy Bergen oraz Kirkenes). Hybrydowe promy Hurtigruten  będą napędzane dzięki połączeniu czystej energii elektrycznej z gazem ziemnym (LNG) i biogazem (LBG). Jak twierdzą przedstawiciele firmy Biokraft, producenta LBG i właściciela największej na świecie biogazowni zdolnej do produkcji nowego biopaliwa (otwarta została latem 2018 r. w w Skogn w Trøndelag), podpisany w tej sprawie kontrakt jest  największą tego typu umową w skali globalnej. Umowa zawarta pomiędzy Hurtigruten oraz firmą Biokraft będzie obowiązywać przez 7,5 roku. 

- Odpady można przekształcić w wysokiej jakości, czyste paliwo odnawialne, które może napędzać autobusy lub ciężarówki, a także - jak pokazuje Hurtigruten - statki wycieczkowe. Produktem ubocznym produkcji biogazu są również duże ilości odnawialnego nawozu, wykorzystywanego do bardziej zrównoważonej produkcję żywności. -  mówi cytowany w komunikacie prasowym  Håvard Wollan, CEO Biokraft,.

- Podczas gdy inni operatorzy korzystają z taniego, zanieczyszczającego  środowisko ciężkiego oleju opałowego, nasze statki będą dosłownie napędzane przez naturę. Biogaz jest najbardziej ekologicznym paliwem w żegludze - powiedział Daniel Skjeldam, dyrektor generalny Hurtigruten.  

Z biopaliwa gazowego firmy Biokraf korzystają już autobusy miejskie w całej Norwegii. W 2022 roku Norwegowie napędzą nim także ciężarówki, a dwa lata później planuje się wdrożenie ich w transporcie i turystyce morskiej. Portal Moja Norwegia informuje o próbach wykorzystania biopaliwa jako surowca uzupełniającego również silniki samolotów. Biokraft, który według szacunków w 2022 ma produkować rocznie 20 tys. ton płynnego biogazu, współpracuje nad projektem biopaliw lotniczych razem z naukowcami z SINTEF, jednego z największych niezależnych instytutów badawczych w Europie. Przedsiębiorstwo współpracuje również z jednym z niemieckich partnerów, by jak najszybciej rozpocząć produkcję biopaliwa w pilotażowej fabryce w Skogn (Levanger). Moja Norwegia zastrzega, że próby nie wyszły jeszcze poza etap prac badawczych - prace nad rozpoczęciem produkcji biopaliwa będą mogły się rozpocząć po uzyskaniu przez firmę dofinansowania z Unii Europejskiej. Procedury w tej sprawie są w roku.

Od 2020 na wszystkich norweskich lotniskach pasażerskich paliwo samolotowe musi mieć w swoim składzie 0,5 proc. biopaliwa. Do 2030 roku by biopaliwa mają w Norwegii stanowić 30 proc. wykorzystywanych przez linie lotnicze paliw.

(raj) Źródła: Promy Skat, Hurtigruten, Moja Norwegia.

Fot: Hurtigruten

Infografika: Biokraft.

https://www.mynewsdesk.com/no/hurtigruten/videos/english-what-is-biogas-and-how-is-it-made-44055

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Hurtigruten Expeditions Introduces Galapagos Expedition Cruises

Hurtigruten Expeditions Introduces Galapagos Expedition Cruises

Hurtigruten Expeditions is expanding its global offerings to The Galapagos Islands. From January 2022, Hurtigruten Expeditions will expand its breadth of destinations to include the Galapagos Islands offering modern-day explorers in-depth adventures described as ‘beyond imagination’.  It is also possible to add a four-day pre-program to Machu Picchu in neighboring Peru before embarking on the…

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Hurtigruten, en enorm skandale

Hurtigruten, en enorm skandale

Jeg vet ikke helt hvor jeg skal begynne for å beskrive skandalen i forbindelse med Covid 19 utbruddet på “MS Roald Amundsen”. Hurtigruten har et stort forklaringsproblem. Men til slutt vil jeg kort oppsummere hele hendelsen slik:

Problemet var at profitten kom i første rekke. Hensynet til smittevern ble skjøvet til side for økt inntjening.

Hvorfor ikke karantene?

Daniel Skjeldam, CC…

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Hurtigruten Leading the Way on Sustainability Published in: Cruise News “Taking sustainability seriously is a ‘do-or-die’ matter for our industry over the future,” said Daniel Skjeldam, CEO of Hurtigruten, speaking at a recent industry event.

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​Hurtigruten med gigantisk miljøsatsing: Oppgraderer opptil ni skip til gass- og batteri-drift

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​Hurtigruten med gigantisk miljøsatsing: Oppgraderer opptil ni skip til gass- og batteri-drift

GASS OG BATTERI: MS Polarlys er ett av Hurtigrutens skip som skal gjennom omfattende miljøoppgraderinger. Med gassmotor og batteripakker vil skipet være like effektivt og miljøvennlig som om hun skulle vært ny. Foto: CARSTEN PEDERSEN/Hurtigruten Dato: 20-04-2018 10:11 CEST Opprinnelig tittel på pressemeldingen: ​Hurtigruten med gigantisk miljøsatsing: Oppgraderer opptil ni skip til gass- og batteri-drift Kategori: , Vitenskap, teknikk Turisme Miljø, energi Industri, produksjon Sjøfart, fartøy, havn Turistnæring, turisme, reiser Hurtigruten setter i gang den største miljøoppgraderingen i selskapets historie. Nesten hele flåten skal bygges om til hybriddrift – med LNG-motorer og batteripakker.

Hurtigruten setter i gang den største miljøoppgraderingen i selskapets historie. Nesten hele flåten skal bygges om til hybriddrift – med LNG-motorer og batteripakker.

Hurtigruten signerte fredag en intensjonsavtale med Rolls-Royce Marine om leveranse til oppgraderingsprogrammet for skipene, som hovedsakelig skal brukes i Kystruten Bergen – Kirkenes.

Avtalen omfatter miljøoppgraderinger av seks av Hurtigrutens skip med opsjon på ytterligere tre. Oppgraderingen skal være ferdig før den nye avtalen trer i kraft 1. januar 2021.

– Dette er en investering i fremtiden, og en historisk dag for oss, for miljøet og for hele norskekysten. Kombinasjonen av batteripakker og de mest miljøvennlige og effektive gassmotorene på markedet vil gi en enorm miljøgevinst, sier konsernsjef Daniel Skjeldam i Hurtigruten.

Batteripakker, propellskifte og flere andre miljøløsninger er også en del av oppgraderingen – som vil gjøre store deler av Hurtigrutens flåte til hybridskip. 

Hvert av de 6-9 skipene, som i dag går på diesel, vil få montert to helt nyutviklede Rolls-Royce Bergen gassmotorer som støttes av batteripakker.

– Like effektive og grønne som om de var nye

– Hurtigruten planlegger oppgradering med vår aller nyeste og mest miljøeffektive motor som går på naturgass. Sammen med de øvrige nyhetene i energisystemet, vil Hurtigrutens skip være like effektive og grønne som om de skulle vært splitter nye, sier Astrid Opsjøen, VP Product Sales & Advanced Offerings i Rolls-Royce Marine.

Som med de to revolusjonerende hybridskipene MS Roald Amundsen og MS Fridtjof Nansen som nå er under bygging, har Hurtigruten jobbet tett sammen med Bellona for valg av teknologi og miljøløsninger.

Bellona: – Viser vei

– Hurtigrutens investering viser vei. Sammen med de norske maritime leverandørene leverer Hurtigruten solide miljøforbedringer gjennom valg av teknologi og drivstoff. Valget av LNG vil også gi bedre luftkvalitet i havnene som ikke har landstrøm, sier Sigurd Enge, fagansvarlig for skipsfart i Bellona.

De siste årene har Hurtigruten markert seg som et av verdens mest miljøbevisste rederier.

Flere hundre millioner er brukt på miljøoppgraderinger av den eksisterende flåten, alle Hurtigrutens skip blir klargjort for landstrøm, ingen av skipene bruker tungolje, og rederiet kjemper for et internasjonalt forbud mot tungolje.

– Utvikling av teknologi og miljøløsninger er svært viktig for oss, og for miljøet. Vi har seilt langs norskekysten i 125 år, og er opptatt av å bevare disse fantastiske områdene for nye generasjoner av reisende. Vi gleder oss til å seile på gass og batterier langs norskekysten når den nye avtalen trer i kraft, sier Skjeldam.

– Helt ny standard

De opptil 9 skipene vil få installert to Rolls-Royce Bergen B36:45L6PG gassdrevne hovedmotorer, som ifølge Rolls-Royce «setter en helt ny standard for kraft og effektivitet med svært lave utslipp».

Rolls-Royce skal også levere elektrosystemet SAVe Cube med én integrert drivenhet og styresystem for hele skipet. Det er dessuten planlagt at skipene skal være hybride ved hjelp av et batterisystem som vil kutte utslippene ytterligere.

PS! Visste du at Hurtigruten i 2018 feirer sitt 125-årsjubileum? 2. juli 1893 la kaptein Richard With, Hurtigrutens grunnlegger, ut på første seiling nordover fra Trondheim. Resten er historie.

Kilde: Pressekontor Hurtigruten AS – PRESSEMELDING –

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Om Hurtigruten AS

Hurtigruten ble startet i 1893, og har gjennom 125 år bygget seg opp til verdensleder innen ekspedisjonsreiser.

Selskapet driver den legendariske Kystruten Bergen – Kirkenes, med 11 spesialbygde skip og daglige avganger. 

Hurtigrutens stadig voksende flåte av ekspedisjonsskip tar med gjester til spektakulære destinasjoner fra Svalbard i nord til Antarktis i sør. 

Vinteren 2018 lanserer Hurtigruten verdens første hybriddrevne ekspedisjonsskip, MS Roald Amundsen, etterfulgt av søsterskipet MS Fridtjof Nansen året etter. 

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Norwegian Maritime Authority Releases Hurtigruten COVID-19 Audit

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has released the results of its audit looking into Hurtigruten and the events surrounding the COVID-19 incident that happened in late July involving one of the company’s cruise ships. The audit, which is the first of several investigations and independent audits, highlights one observation and seven deviations for which Hurtigruten is required to submit a plan to correct the discrepancies.

Fulfilling its promise to provide full transparency, Hurtigruten issued both a statement and published the results of the audit on its website in Norwegian. The company acknowledges the findings, and while noting the authority says that Hurtigruten has been responsive since the incident, promises to take action to address the issues.

“What the Norwegian Maritime Authority points out is serious and shows that we must improve,” says CEO Daniel Skjeldam in Hurtigruten’s written response. “This is the first important step on the road to getting all the answers on the table and getting all aspects of our operation improved. We are now awaiting the external investigation, which will give us even more answers and a broader basis for the work we have ahead of us.”

Among the key findings of the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s audit are failures in several areas of safety policy, adherence to code, and implementation of prepared protocols. The authority starts with a discussion that Hurtigruten did not conduct a risk assessment before starting its expedition cruises in July. Given the challenges of managing and operating during the pandemic the authority says, and also points out that Hurtigruten’s procedures also indicated, that a risk assessment should have been performed.

The incident under review began during the last week of July on the company’s second expedition cruise aboard the Roald Amundsen. Crew members aboard the ship reported not feeling well and were put in isolation while onshore Norwegian authorities informed Hurtigruten that a passenger that had been aboard the ship the prior week tested positive for the virus. Hurtigruten made its first public statements on Friday, July 31 acknowledging that crew members had tested positive for COVID-19, but only made the statement after the passengers had disembarked and some had begun to travel from Tromso, Norway to their homes. Other passengers were still in the airport and were notified and placed in quarantine as well as given tests. In total, 29 passengers who had sailed aboard the two cruises and 42 crew members ultimately tested positive.

Looking at the specific COVID-19 incident, the audit says, “The reporting culture does not seem to have worked as it should in connection with the incident.” The audit says that it appears on July 29, two days before the ship arrived in Tromso, employees of the shipping company suspected COVID-19 infections on board but it was not reported further in the organization. They note that management said they had not received an official report that there was a suspicion, but the audit calls into question adherence to the reporting process and safety culture.

The audit also says as early as July 21 crew members were ill and in the ship’s hospital. Although none of them had been diagnosed with COVID-19, the audit still finds that the ship failed to log it and no suspicion of COVID-19 was reported. The company’s protocol said that in the event of a suspicion or discovery of COVID-19 the ship’s doctor must follow the reporting routines and inform the ship’s captain who in turn shall inform the company through operation management without delay. “It emerged in the interviews,” the report says, “that notification routines for suspicion of COVID-19 infection were not followed on board the Roald Amundsen.”

The audit believes that the reporting lines and lines of responsibility in relation to certain procedures were unclear to some people. During the audit, they say that some individuals were unclear on who and when they should be reporting incidents.

Further, the Norwegian Maritime Authority says that it believes the emergency preparedness did not work as planned once the incident was confirmed. The emergency organization was not implemented immediately on July 31, but the authority says Hurtigruten worked well in the aftermath of the incident.

“It is worrying that the Norwegian Maritime Directorate questions whether the safety culture was well enough incorporated into the organization. Shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak on MS Roald Amundsen, we stepped up our efforts to ensure routines and better follow-up of these,” says Asta Lassesen, who became acting operations director and acting general manager of Hurtigruten Cruise in August after the company asked another executive to relinquish his roles during the investigation. Lassesen now leads the operations of Hurtigruten and is overseeing the company’s efforts to enhance its programs.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has said that Hurtigruten must submit a plan to correct the discrepancies by September 21. The authority will review and approve the plan and the steps should be implemented to correct the discrepancies by November 24. 

This will be the first of several reports looking at the events surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak tied to the cruise ship. Hurtigruten’s board has also retained DNV and Wiersholm, one of Norway’s largest law firms, to conduct an external investigation.  

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Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra reports 8,968 new COVID-19 cases; toll rises to 15,842

23:17 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tripura Latest Updates

Tripura CM in self-islolation after family members test positive

Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb announces on Twitter that he underwent COVID-19 test, the result for which is awaited after two members of his family tested positive. He is in self-isolation.

22:49 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

Police distribute 12 lakh face masks in Chhattisgarh district

Police in Raigarh distributes over 12 lakh face masks on Rakshabandhan under ‘Raksha Sutra Mask’ campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SP Raigarh says, "Other organisations are also contributing in our campaign. In between 12 to 15 lakh masks have been distributed till now."

  Chhattisgarh: Police in Raigarh distributes over 12 lakh face masks on Rakshabandhan under ‘Raksha Sutra Mask’ campaign amid #COVID19. SP Raigarh says, "Other organisations are also contributing in our campaign. In between 12 to 15 lakh masks have been distributed till now." pic.twitter.com/c1ywHxsLJM

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

22:15 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy Latest Updates

Italy reports 200 new COVID-19 cases today

The number of new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Italy fell below 200 for the first time in a week, with 159 cases registered on Monday, according to Health Ministry figures. That brings the total number of cases in Italy to 248,229 and deaths to 35,166.

Lazio, the central region that includes Rome, now has the highest number of patients hospitalised for COVID-19 in Italy's 20 regions. Health officials said nine of the region's new cases were brought by travellers from Romania, Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, Iran, India and Bangladesh.

Two clusters of infections have also been traced to popular seaside areas near Rome. Monday figures tend to be lower since they often don't include tallies from the weekend.

21:30 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

8,968 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today

Maharashtra reported 8,968 COVID-19 cases, 10,221 recoveries and 266 deaths on Monday, taking total cases to 4,50,196 including 2,87,030 recoveries and 15,842 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 1,47,018 out of which 41,664 cases are in  Pune, the state health department said.

20:59 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in West Bengal Latest Updates

Bengal govt revises August dates for statewide lockdown

The West Bengal government on Monday revised the dates for the statewide lockdown. The complete shutodown will now be observed on 5, 8, 20, 21, 27, 28, and 31 August.

Meanwhile, the state BJP took a swipe at the Bengal government for "deliberately selecting" August 5 for Covid-19 lockdown when the 'bhoomi pujan' (groundbreaking rituals) in Ayodhya for the construction of Ram temple is scheduled. It demanded the TMC ministry to shift the date like it did for the Eid festival, PTI reported.

20:07 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tests positive on 10th day of hospitalisation

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday tested positive for COVID-19 on the tenth day of his admission to hospital. His health is stable, the hospital's medical bulletin said.

19:47 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Updates

962 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala today

Kerala reported 962 fresh cases, including 15 health workers on Monday, taking the total infection tally to 26,867 while the death toll climbed to 84 with two more fatalities. As many as 11,484 people are presently under treatment and 15,278 have recovered, including 815 discharged today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters.

While 801 people were infected through contact, the source of infection of 40 people is not yet known, he said. Of the positive cases, 55 had come from abroad and 85 from other states.

19:17 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

List of activities permitted in Mumbai by BMC:

BMC eases restrictions for phased opening of lockdown under 'Mission Begin Again'. 

Malls/market complexes allowed from 9 am-7 pm from 5 August without theatres/food courts/restaurants. Kitchen of restaurant allowed in malls where only home delivery via aggregators will be done.

BMC eases restrictions for phased opening of lockdown under 'Mission Begin Again'. Malls/market complexes allowed from 9 am-7 pm from Aug 5 without theatres/food courts/restaurants. Kitchen of restaurant allowed in malls where only home delivery via aggregators will be done. pic.twitter.com/Hq5IzKFmVA

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

18:58 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates

Total recoveries in Tamil Nadu cross 2 lakh

Maintaining its robust recovery of COVID-19 patients, Tamil Nadu on Monday saw the cumulative discharges crossing the two lakh milestone while the daily deaths breached the 100 mark for the first time. The state recorded 5,609 fresh cases, taking the overall infection count to 2,63,222, a health department bulletin said.

As many as 109 people succumbed to the coronavirus as the death toll mounted to 4,241, it said.

On the positive side, a total of 5,800 people were discharged, eclipsing the new cases on Monday and taking the total recoveries to 2,02,283. Active cases in Tamil Nadu stood at 56,698.

18:49 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

Manipal Hospital says Yediyurappa is 'clinically stable'

The hospital where Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has been admitted after testing positive for coronavirus, was quoted by News18 as saying that he is "doing well and is clinically stable".

The statement by the Manipal Hospital said, "Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri BS Yediyurappa  was admitted to Manipal Hospitals at around 11 pm on 2nd August with mild symptoms of COVID 19. At present, he is doing well and is clinically stable. Appropriate treatment has been initiated as per current  protocols. He is being treated and monitored closely by a multidisciplinary team of doctors."

18:13 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

BMC may open malls in Mumbai on 5 Aug

The BMC on Monday said that all shops in Mumbai will be allowed to remain open on all days of the week, on both sides of the road, The Indian Express reported. The BMC was also quoted as saying that "malls will also be open for the public from 5 August from 9 am to 7 pm".

17:43 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Maharashtra govt says won't let vendors work again

The Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay High Court that "it does not intend to permit street vendors and hawkers to conduct their businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic as it is not possible to regulate them," News18 reported.

"The government filed an affidavit in response to a public interest litigation filed by one Manoj Oswal, raising concerns of street vendors being without income due to the COVID-19 lockdown," the report said.

17:11 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

There may never be 'silver bullet' for COVID-19, says WHO

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said that while several COVID-19 vaccines are in the phase 3 trial, "there may be a silver bullet for COVID-19".

He said, "Number of cases globally has increased more than 5-fold to 17.5 million and the number of deaths has more than tripled to 6,80,000 since WHO's emergency committee on COVID-19 last met 3 months ago.

"A number of vaccines are now in phase-3 clinical trials & we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection. However, there’s no silver bullet at the moment & there might never be."

16:59 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates

BS Yediyurappa's daughter, six staffers test COVID-19 positive

A day after Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa tested positive for coronavirus, his daughter and six members of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) have also tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

"Six staff members at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's office test positive for COVID19. One of his daughters has also tested positive for the infection," the CMO said in a statement.

Issuing a statement from his hospital bed, the CM said, "After being hospitalised on the advice of doctors, I am in good spirits with mild symptoms. I am grateful for all your good wishes and blessings and will get back to my duties soon. I urge everyone to wear masks, maintain social distance and take all precautions to fight Corona."

16:41 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

Outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast

A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized on Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least four passengers and 36 crew members. The 40 people on the MS Roald Amundsen who tested positive have been admitted to the University Hospital of North Norway in Tromsoe, north of the Arctic Circle, where the ship currently is docked.

"A preliminary evaluation shows that there has been a failure in several of our internal procedures," Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said was quoted as saying by AP. He added the company that sails along Norway's picturesque coast between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north is "now in the process of a full review of all procedures, and all aspects of our own handling." 

16:32 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Updates

Pinarayi Vijayan says surge in cases due to 'complacency'

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that people’s “complacency” had caused the surge in the COVID-19 cases and "emphasised on the need to maintain physical distancing and quarantine measures as the battle against the virus continues," News18 reported.

Vijayan said, “After a point, there has been complacency in our part that has led to the spread of the virus.

"There has been some compromise or some complacency in some places. We are bringing a change to that. Stringent measures will be implemented. There will be some complaints but to control the pandemic it is very important to take precaution so that the spread does not happen."

16:13 (IST)

Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

'Main focus is on COVID-19', says Adityanath over Ram Temple event prep

"We've made all arrangements to ensure that there is no laxity on any count. Main focus is on COVID-19. The protocol has to be enforced very strictly. Only those who are invited should come here. All devotees want to come but PM will represent all of them," said Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath as the government made preparations for the bhoomi pujan or groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

He added, "To witness this historic moment, it's essential that we light earthen lamps at our homes on 4th & 5th August, religious leaders decorate temples, organise 'deepotsav' & 'akhand Ramayan Path' at temples, and remember their ancestors who sacrificed themselves for Ram Temple."

15:38 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

Will soon get back to work after recovery, no need to worry: BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who is currently undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a hospital here, on Monday said there was no need for anyone to worry and he will soon get back to work after recovery.

In a video released by his office, the Chief Minister said the health of the people of the state was his priority and requested them to follow measures like maintaining distance and wearing masks to control the spread of virus.

ಕೊರೋನಾ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಾಗಿ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿರುವ ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಶ್ರೀ @BSYBJP ರವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಾವೇ ಸ್ವತಃ ನಾಡಿನ ಜನತೆಯನ್ನು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಜನತೆ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಮುನ್ನೆಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ ಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಸೋಂಕು ಹರಡದಂತೆ ತಡೆಯಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.@BSYBJP pic.twitter.com/6MWKswinNU

— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) August 3, 2020

15:22 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Over 50,000 Indians repatriated from Oman since May due to COVID-19: Report

More than 50,000 Indians living in Oman have been flown home on repatriation and chartered flights in the last three months after the oil-rich Gulf nation was hit by the coronavirus outbreak, a media report said on Monday.

Since May, when the cases of coronavirus in Oman started surging, a total of 198 chartered planes were arranged by companies and social organisations in Oman, taking home 35,000 Indian nationals, the Times of Oman reported, citing a statement from the Indian Embassy in Muscat.

15:07 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kerala LATEST Updates

Kerala High Court extends ban on protests till 31 August

Kerala High Court extends ban on all protests in public places until 31 August, in view of COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines issued by the Union Government. On 15 July, the Court had banned all public protests until 31 July, reports ANI.

14:50 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

MHA issues SOPs for reopening of gyms, yoga centres from 5 Aug

The Union Health Ministry on Monday released the standard operating procedure for reopening gyms and yoga centres from 5 August. The new guidelines include spacing out equipment, staggering fitness sessions and disinfection of the premises.

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Yoga institutes & gymnasiums. Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed Yoga institutes and gymnasiums to re-open from August 5. pic.twitter.com/sFuXqYBfJU

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

14:43 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Why has Shah chosen to admit himself in a private hospital, asks Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday asked why Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, has been admitted to a private hospital.

"Wonder why our Home Minister, when ill, chose not to go to AIIMS but to a private hospital in a neighbouring state,” he tweets. “Public institutions need the patronage of the powerful if they are to inspire public confidence.”

According to media reports, Shah has been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

True. Wonder why our Home Minister, when ill, chose not to go to AIIMS but to a private hospital in a neighbouring state. Public institutions need the patronage of the powerful if they are to inspire public confidence. https://t.co/HxVqdREura

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 3, 2020

14:32 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Update

Congress leader tests positive after returning from Bengaluru

Congress leader R Prasanna Kumar tests positive for COVID19 after returning from Bengaluru, reports ANI. He had attended a party program at Bengaluru on 27 July. He says, "I don't have symptoms. Those who came in contact with me should get tested." 

14:24 (IST)

Coronavirus in UK LATEST Update

UK rolls out 2 new rapid COVID-19 tests

Two new tests, both able to detect the novel coronavirus in just 90 minutes, will be rolled out to hospitals, care homes and laboratories across the UK to increase testing capacity and distinguish between COVID-19 and winter flu in the coming months, reports PTI.

One of the tests, the 90-minute LamPORE swab tests, will be supplied by Oxford Nanopore, an Oxford University spin-off co-founded by Indian-origin CEO Gordon Sanghera, who believes it also offers an "accessible global testing solution".

14:18 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LATEST Update

Search on for 2,300 COVID patients who gave false information in Lucknow

About 2,300 people, who tested positive for COVID-19 here, had given false information pertaining to their names, mobile numbers and addresses, a health official said on Monday. While 1,171 people out of those who gave false information have been tracked, a hunt is on for the others.

"2,290 people who had undergone COVID-19 tests at various private and government laboratories between 23 July and 31 July had given false names, mobile numbers and addresses. This came to the fore when our department could not contact them. We have informed the police about it," a senior health official said.

These people are not only from Lucknow but other cities also who were tested in the state capital, he said.

13:55 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Update

Ravi Shankar Prasad self-isolates 

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday went into self-isolation as he met had met home minister Amit Shah on Saturday evening. His health, however, is fine, reports ANI quoting Ravi Shankar Prasad's Office. The Home Minister had announced yesterday that he tested positive for COVID-19.

13:52 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kerala LATEST Update

Complacency led to COVID-19 surge in Kerala, says CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday blamed people’s “complacency” for the sudden surge in the COVID 19 cases in the state and emphasised on the need to maintain physical distancing and quarantine measures as the battle against the virus continues, reports News18

Speaking at the inauguration of 102 online family health centres in the state, Vijayan said, “After a point, there has been complacency in our part that has led to the spread of the virus,” urging people to strictly follow the quarantine measures and physical distancing to control the pandemic.

13:37 (IST)

Coronavirus in Telangana LATEST Update

Telangana reports over 900 new cases, 11 deaths in past 24 hrs

Telangana reported 983 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally of positive cases in the state to 67,660. With 11 more deaths, the coronavirus toll in the state rose to 551, a state government bulletin said on Monday, providing data as of 8 pm on 2 August.

13:21 (IST)

Coronavirus in Tripura LATEST Updates

Tripura registers 141 new COVID-19 cases today

Tripura's COVID-19 caseload shot up to 5,392 on Monday with the detection of 141 fresh infections, while four more fatalities pushed its coronavirus death toll to 27, reports PTI. The new infections have taken the number of active cases in the state to 1,742.

13:04 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

BS Yediyurappa's daughter tests COVID-19 positive

After Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa testing COVID-19 positive, now his daughter has tested positive for COVID19. She has been admitted to the hospital, reports ANI quoting Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru.

12:47 (IST)

Coronavirus in Pakistan LATEST Updates

Pakistan reports 330 new cases, takes total to 2,80,027

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan reached 280,027 on Monday after 330 new infections were detected in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.

Eight people died during the period, taking the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the country to 5,984, the Ministry of National Health Services said. The number of new cases is the lowest since April 14 when 280 infections were detected, it said.

The national tally of COVID-19 cases has reached 280,027.

12:36 (IST)

Coronavirus in Maharashtra LATEST Updates

Bihar cop quarantined under state govt norms: BMC

The decision to quarantine a Bihar Police officer, who reached Mumbai to supervise the probe being conducted by that state's police into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is as per the Maharashtra governments directives, the city civic body said on Monday.

The officer will have to make a formal request to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authorities for relaxing the necessary quarantine period, it said.

12:10 (IST)

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir LATEST Updates

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley, markets shut

Restrictions were imposed in the Kashmir valley on Monday, with officials saying that the curbs have been enforced as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The restrictions come two days ahead of the first anniversary of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status. No movement of people, except essential services and medical emergencies, was being allowed, the officials said.

The authorities sealed most of the roads and market places and sought the cooperation of the public to make the lock down a success.

11:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

Yediyurappa may have to remain in hospital for 8 to 10 days: Medical Education Minister

All those who met Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who has tested positive for COVID-19, in the last three-four days will have to be quarantined, Medical Education Minister Sudhakar K said on Monday. He also said those who came in contact with Yediyurappa in a couple of programmes in the past week are being traced.

Sudhakar, a medical doctor himself, said Yediyurappa has "very mild cough and his chest is clear." "I think eight to ten days," he told PTI when asked how long the Chief Minister would have to remain in hospital. Sudhakar said he is also getting himself tested as a few of his office staff had tested positive.

11:38 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Karti Chidambaram tests positive for COVID-19

Congress MP and son of former union minister P Chidambaram, Karti P Chidambaram took to Twitter on Monday to announce that he had tested positive for COVID-19. "I have just tested positive for COVID. My symptoms are mild and as per medical advice I am under home quarantine," he said.

I have just tested positive for #Covid. My symptoms are mild and as per medical advice I am under home quarantine. I would urge all those who have recently been in contact with me to follow medical protocol.

— Karti P Chidambaram (@KartiPC) August 3, 2020

11:34 (IST)

Coronavirus in india LATEST Updates

India's fatality rate due to COVID-19 now at 2.13%

There are 5,79,357 active cases at present in #India while the recoveries have increased to 11,86,203. India's recovery rate rises to 65.44% and fatality at 2.13% with 38,135 deaths.

11:32 (IST)

Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh LATEST Updates

26 test positive in Arunachal, takes total to 1,698

Twenty-six more people, including two health workers, have tested positive for COVID- 19 in Arunachal Pradesh, taking the northeastern state's virus count to 1,698 on Monday, reports PTI.

11:06 (IST)

Coronavirus in Rajasthan LATEST Updates

Rajasthan reports over 500 new cases

Rajasthan reports 565 COVID-19 cases, 242 recovered and 9 deaths today, as of 10:30 am. The total number of cases in the state is now at 44,975, including 12,802 active cases and 715 deaths.

565 #COVID19 cases, 242 recovered & 9 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 10:30 am. Total number of cases in the state is now at 44,975, including 12,802 active cases & 715 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/bwqXmUS7O0

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

10:53 (IST)

Coronavirus in Odisha LATEST Updates

Odisha reports over 1,300 new cases in past 24 hours

Odisha on Monday reported 1384 new positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the state to 36,297 including 14,095 active cases and 21,954 recovered cases, reports ANI quoting state health department.

10:50 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

Heartning to be back from hospital, praying for Abhishek: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has immense gratitude for the doctors who provided him with medical care for COVID-19 and feels overwhelmed to be free of the virus finally. Amitabh, on Sunday, tested negative for the novel coronavirus and was discharged from hospital.

10:16 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

India crosses 2 cr tests, recovery rate at 65.4%

India crosses 2 crore tests. Tests per million population is about 14.6 lakh with 3.81 lakh tests conducted on Sunday. India's recovery rate rises to 65.8%.

10:08 (IST)

Coronavirus in US LATEST Updates

Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19, reports AP. The Eagles released a statement Sunday night saying Pederson hasn't experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine.

The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily.

09:57 (IST)

Coronavirus in Kosovo LATEST Updates

Kosovo PM tests positive for COVID-19

Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti has said that he has contracted the coronavirus and will self-isolate for two weeks, reports AFP. “I have no signs [of the disease], except a very mild cough,” says Hoti.

09:54 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

India reports over 52,000 new cases, 771 deaths in past 24 hrs

India reported a single-day spike of 52,972 positive cases and 771 deaths in India in the last 24 hours. India's COVID-19 tally rises to 18,03,696 including 5,79,357 active cases, 1,186,203 cured/discharged/migrated and 38,135 deaths, according to the latest update from the Health Ministry.

09:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LATEST Updates

Uma Bharti says she will avoid ground-breaking ceremony of Ayodhya temples

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti said that she would travel to Ayodhya city in Uttar Pradesh, but avoid the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple on Wednesday as a precaution against the coronavirus. Bharti says she would visit the site of the temple only after everyone left.

“I will leave Bhopal this evening and until I reach Ayodhya tomorrow evening, I may be exposed to the infection,” she tweets. “In this situation, I will stay away from the place where Prime Minister Modi and others will be present. I will reach there only after everyone has left the spot.”

इसीलिये मैंने रामजन्मभूमि न्यास के अधिकारीओ को सूचना दी है की शिलान्यास के कार्यक्रम के मुहूर्त पर मै अयोध्या में शरयु के किनारे पर रहूँगी ।

— Uma Bharti (@umasribharti) August 3, 2020

09:22 (IST)

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LATEST Updates

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says COVID-19 situation worsening in UP

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that though she had alerted the Uttar Pradesh government of the worsening coronavirus situation in the state, the Yogi Adityanath government failed to act on time.

“People don’t get their test reports even after a week of giving samples and those who are infected don’t get hospital beds,” she tweeted on Sunday. Vadra also tagged a news report that claimed infected doctors were also not getting beds to get treated.

यूपी में कोरोना से बिगड़ते हालात को देखते हुए मैंने कई बार आगाह किया लेकिन फिर भी समय रहते जरूरी इंतजाम नहीं किये गए। सैम्पल देने के एक सप्ताह बाद भी लोगों को कोरोना की रिपोर्ट नहीं मिल रही है और जो कोरोना से संक्रमित हो रहे हैं उन्हें अस्पतालों में बेड नहीं मिल रहे।.. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/3htg3cMs6m

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 2, 2020

08:34 (IST)

Coronavirus in Jharkhand LATEST Updates

3 more patients die in Jharkhand; another MLA tests positive

Three persons succumbed to novel coronavirus infection in Jharkhand on Sunday taking the death toll to 118, while 371 new positive cases raised the states tally to 12,559, a government bulletin said. AJSU party MLA Lambodar Mahto tested positive to COVID-19.

The number of active cases now stood at 7,759 and a total of 4,682 patients have recovered from the disease, the bulletin said.

08:01 (IST)

Coronavirus in Karnataka LATEST Updates

BS Yediyurappa admitted to hospital for observation after testing positive

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been admitted to the hospital for observation. He is doing well, is clinically stable and will be monitored closely by our team, reports ANI quoting Manipal Hospital Karnataka. The  Chief Minister tested positive for COVID19 yesterday.

07:51 (IST)

Coronavirus in Assam LATEST Updates

Another Assam MLA tests COVID-19 positive

Congress MLA Rakibul Hussain on Sunday became the seventh legislator in Assam to contract coronavirus infection. Hussain, the MLA from Samaguri in Central Assam and a former state minister, said in a Facebook post that he tested positive for the virus along with his wife Nazreen Hussain.

07:47 (IST)

Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates

DCGI gives nod to Serum Institute for phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given nod to the Serum Institute of India (SII) for conducting phase 2 and 3 human clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by the University of Oxford, in the country.

Government officials told PTI that the approval for conducting phase 2 and 3 clinical trials by the SII was granted by DCGI Dr V G Somani late Sunday night after a thorough evaluation based on the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19.

Coronavirus LATEST Updates: BMC eases restrictions for phased opening of lockdown under 'Mission Begin Again'.

Malls/market complexes allowed from 9 am-7 pm from 5 August without theatres/food courts/restaurants. Kitchen of restaurant allowed in malls where only home delivery via aggregators will be done.

The BMC on Monday said that all shops in Mumbai will be allowed to remain open on all days of the week, on both sides of the road, The Indian Express reported. The BMC was also quoted as saying that "malls will also be open for the public from 5 August from 9 am to 7 pm".

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said that while several COVID-19 vaccines are in the phase 3 trial, "there may be a silver bullet for COVID-19".

He said, "Number of cases globally has increased more than 5-fold to 17.5 million and the number of deaths has more than tripled to 6,80,000 since WHO's emergency committee on COVID-19 last met 3 months ago.

"A number of vaccines are now in phase-3 clinical trials & we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection. However, there’s no silver bullet at the moment & there might never be."

The Union Health Ministry released the standard operating procedure for reopening gyms and yoga centres from 5 August. The new guidelines include spacing out equipment, staggering fitness sessions and disinfection of the premises.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan blamed people’s 'complacency' for the sudden surge in the COVID 19 cases in the state and emphasised on the need to maintain physical distancing

Congress MP and son of former union minister P Chidambaram, Karti P Chidambaram took to Twitter on Monday to announce that he had tested positive for COVID-19

There are 5,79,357 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country at present while the recoveries have increased to 11,86,203

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has been admitted to the hospital for observation. He is doing well, is clinically stable, reports ANI quoting Manipal Hospital Bengaluru.

As India's coronavirus case count crossed 17 lakh on Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he has tested positive for the infection —  the first Indian Cabinet minister to contract the novel coronavirus.

The viral infection also reached other top political leaders from the BJP, including Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa and Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit. Uttar Pradesh BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh and the states Jal Shakti minister Mahendra Singh also contracted the virus while Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister for Technical Education Kamal Rani Varun succumbed to the disease.

India's 54,735 new cases were down from the previous day's record 57,118 but raised the total to 17,50,723 and toll from the virus to 37,364 with 853 fatalities reported on Sunday.

The month of July, according to AP, accounted for more than 11 lakh of those cases. Seeing the rising cases, the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council announced on Sunday that the IPL 2020 will be held in the UAE between 19 September and 10 November, while allowing unlimited replacements due to the precarious health situation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a statement said that the Women's T20 challenge too will be held in the UAE.

BJP leaders including Shah, Yediyurappa test positive

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he has tested negative for the virus and will be admitted to a hospital on doctor's advice even though his health was fine. A close confidant of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 55-year-old Shah made the announcement on Twitter.

कोरोना के शुरूआती लक्षण दिखने पर मैंने टेस्ट करवाया और रिपोर्ट पॉजिटिव आई है। मेरी तबीयत ठीक है परन्तु डॉक्टर्स की सलाह पर अस्पताल में भर्ती हो रहा हूँ। मेरा अनुरोध है कि आप में से जो भी लोग गत कुछ दिनों में मेरे संपर्क में आयें हैं, कृपया स्वयं को आइसोलेट कर अपनी जाँच करवाएं।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 2, 2020

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The home minister also requested those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get tested for coronavirus and isolate themselves. It was not officially disclosed where Shah was admitted but reports said that Shah had been admitted to the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

The last known public function which Shah attended was on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) where he addressed a webinar on the occasion of the 100th death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. About 50 people were physically present at the event. Government sources told new agency PTI that the home minister was also present at the last meeting of the Union Cabinet held on Wednesday.

Union minister Babul Supriyo said that he was going into self-isolation as he had met Shah.

My sincere gratitude for all the Best Wishes.. Your prayers wil help Shri @AmitShah ji recover sooner than layer🙏As for me, I am cornered in my own 'Home' by my very own 'Near & Dear Ones' 😢 Books & a Harmonium - wil use this time for my 'Software Upgrade' 😀 https://t.co/0busQm7BL5

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Late at night, Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said that he has also tested positive for the virus and is being hospitalised on doctor's advice although the infection is mild.

I have tested positive for coronavirus. Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors. I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and exercise self quarantine.

— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) August 2, 2020

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Earlier, Uttar Pradesh minister Mahendra Singh also tested positive for COVID-19, a state government official told PTI. "He tested positive for COVID-19 around two-three days ago," he said.

The chief of Uttar Pradesh's BJP unit, Swatantra Dev Singh, also said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined himself at his home as per doctors' advice.

डॉक्टर की सलाह पर मैं वर्तमान में अपने आवास पर होम क्वारंटाइन हूँ। मेरा सभी प्रदेश्वासियों से निवेदन है कि पूरी सावधानी बरतें और सरकार की गाइडलाइन का सख़्ती से पालन करे।

— Swatantra Dev Singh (@swatantrabjp) August 2, 2020

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On Sunday, Kamal Rani Varun, the only woman cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh, succumbed to COVID-19 at a hospital in Lucknow. She was 62. The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on 18 July, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS). She had comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and hyperthyroidism, a senior doctor at the hospital told PTI.

Tamil Nadu governor tests positive

In Chennai, the Kauvery Hospital in a bulletin said that Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit (also a former BJP MP) has tested positive for COVID-19, but has been advised home isolation since his infection is mild.

The 80-year old Purohit was on self-isolation since July 29 after three people in the Raj Bhavan tested positive for the coronavirus.

Purohit "tested positive for COVID-19," hospital executive director Dr Aravindan Selvaraj said in the bulletin.

"He is asymptomatic and clinically stable," it said, adding the governor underwent further tests and assessment at the hospital located at Alwarpet area of the city.

"As the infection is mild, he has been advised home isolation and will be monitored by the medical team of Kauvery Hospital," it added.

Amitabh Bachchan discharged

Meanwhile, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that he has tested negative for COVID-19 and will be quarantined at home.

The 77-year-old actor was admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati hospital along with son Abhishek after testing positive for COVID-19 on 11 July. Abhishek, however, said he is still COVID-19 positive and will remain under medical care.

I, Unfortunately due to some comorbidities remain Covid-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family. Very humbled and indebted. 🙏🏽 I’ll beat this and come back healthier! Promise. 💪🏽 — Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 2, 2020

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India reports 54,735 new cases, 853 deaths

India's COVID-19 tally reached 17.5 lakh on Sunday, just two days after it went past 16 lakh. As many as  54,735 new cases and 853 fatalities were recorded in the 24 hours ending 8 am on Sunday.

This is the fourth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000

But recoveries also rose to over 11 lakh day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated in the morning. There are 5,67,730 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country at present.

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has risen to 65.44 percent while the fatality rate has further dropped to 2.13 percent, said the health ministry.

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 1,98,21,831 samples have been tested up to 1 August with, 4,63,172 samples being tested on Saturday.

Of the 853 fresh deaths reported on Sunday, 322 are from Maharashtra, 99 from Tamil Nadu, 98 from Karnataka, 58 from Andhra Pradesh, 48 from West Bengal, 47 from Uttar Pradesh, 26 from Delhi, 23 from Gujarat, 19 from Punjab, 16 from Rajasthan, 13 from Bihar, 11 each from Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir and 10 from Odisha.

Of the total 37,364 deaths, Maharashtra has reported the maximum at 15,316 followed by 4,034 in Tamil Nadu, 3,989 in Delhi, 2,464 in Gujarat, 2,412 in Karnataka, 1,677 in Uttar Pradesh, 1,629 in West Bengal, 1,407 in Andhra Pradesh and 876 in Madhya Pradesh.

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 percent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

Mizoram, Goa see record jumps in new cases

During the day, many states including Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra reported new cases and deaths

Mizoram reported its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 with 55 people being infected with the deadly virus, taking the northeastern state's caseload to 468. Goa too reported a record spike of 337 COVID-19 cases, propelling the infection count in the coastal state to 6,530, while the death of five people increased the toll to 53.

With the addition of 9,509 cases, Maharashtra's COVID-19 case count reached 4,41,228 on Sunday while the toll rose to 15,576 with 260 people succumbing to the infection during the day.

Tamil Nadu recorded 5,875 new COVID-19 cases taking the aggregate total to 2.57 lakh till date, while 98 more people succumbed to the virus on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh saw a marginal dip in its numbers. Against the 9,276 cases on Saturday after three days of 10,000 odd infections, fresh infections in the state further slid to 8,555, taking the overall count to 1.58 lakh.

The toll mounted to 1,474 with 67 new casualties in the last 24 hours while 6,272 more coronavirus patients recovered, the latest government bulletin said.

IPL 2020 to take place in UAE

As cases continued to spike, the Indian Premier League's Governing Council on Sunday decided to hold the  IPL 2020 in UAE and approved COVID-19 substitutions for the event. The tournament will be played from 19 September to 10  November at three venues in the UAE — Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi —subject to government approval, which is expected in the next couple of days.

"The 53-day tournament will witness 10 afternoon matches starting at 15:30 IST while the evening matches will start at 19:30 IST," stated a release from the BCCI.

In another major decision, the IPL GC also approved the women's IPL.

"Women's T20 Challenge will also take place in the UAE and will comprise three teams with four matches to be played during the IPL Playoff week," stated the Board's press release.

Health ministry issues fresh guidelines for international travelers flying to India

In another development, the health ministry issued revised guidelines for international travellers arriving in India. According to the new guidelines, passengers flying to India from 8 August can skip institutional quarantine if they submit COVID-19 negative test reports. The RT-PCR test should have been conducted within 96 hours prior to undertaking the journey.

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issues new guidelines for international passengers arriving into India, which will come in force from 12:01 am on August 8.

All travellers should submit self-declaration form on https://t.co/Ms9U7ZnJPf at least 72 hrs before scheduled travel. pic.twitter.com/3GyOQabugq

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The test report should be uploaded on the portal www.newdelhiairport.in for consideration, the guidelines stated.

According to the guidelines, all passengers are required to submit an undertaking on www.newdelhiairport.in that they are willing to undergo seven days mandatory institutional quarantine at their own expense, followed by seven days home quarantine.

"If they wish to seek such exemption, they shall apply on the online portal at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the portal will be final," it said.

Each passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if found otherwise. The test report could also be produced upon arrival at the point of entry at airport in India, it said.

The guidelines also included rules to be followed while boarding and de-boarding as well as during the travel.

With inputs from PTI

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​Hurtigruten temporarily suspends all expedition cruises

​Hurtigruten temporarily suspends all expedition cruises

As a response to the coronavirus outbreak on board MS Roald Amundsen, Hurtigruten temporarily suspends all expedition sailings on MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fridtjof Nansen and MS Spitsbergen until further notice.

36 crew members and several guests have tested positive for COVID-19 in the outbreak on board the expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen.

​Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said, “The…

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挪威郵輪爆新冠群聚已40人中招！禁「逾百乘客」郵輪停靠

▲目前正停靠於挪威特羅姆瑟（ Tromso ）的郵輪「阿蒙森號」。（圖／美聯社／達志影像）▲目前正停靠於挪威特羅姆瑟（ Tromso ）的郵輪「阿蒙森號」。（圖／美聯社／達志影像）挪威 1 艘名為「阿蒙森號」（ MS Roald Amundsen ）的郵輪，近日爆出新冠肺炎群聚感染事件，截至發稿時間為止，已知有 40 人因此感染，當地政府因而禁止百人以上的郵輪靠岸，同時積極追蹤已下船之乘客及疫調。

綜合外媒報導，雖然在新冠肺炎大流行的情況下，多數航運仍處於停擺狀態，但已有部分運輸觀光試圖恢復營運，也因此陷入群聚感染的危機，目前停靠於挪威特羅姆瑟（ Tromso ）的「阿蒙森號」即為一例。該郵輪於上月中旬展開「北極之旅」的商業觀光行程，但就在上個月 31 日，船上 4 名船員出現不適，在抵達特羅姆瑟後送醫並確診，船上的疫情至此開始連環爆。

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在最先的 4 名船員確診後，陸續又有 32 名船員染疫，目前已有 36 名船員中招。由於船上先前已有約 178 名乘客，沒有經過篩檢就上岸了，因此當局也緊急做事後追蹤，現在所知已有至少 4 名乘客感染。

為了避免疫情擴大，挪威當局已下令，自當地時間 3 日起，禁止搭載百人以上的郵輪在挪威的港口停靠、下船

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。挪威衛生部長霍伊（ Bent Hoie ）警告「疫情大流行尚未結束」；挪威公共衛生學院（ FHI ）則預計後續會有更多人確診，呼籲沒被追蹤到的乘客，務必落實自主隔離，一有症狀應即刻就醫；特羅姆瑟市政府也敦促乘客或與船隻接觸過的任何人，須盡快與衛生局聯繫。

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「阿蒙森號」所屬的海達路德公司( Hurtigruten )，其首席執行長丹尼爾‧斯凱丹（ Daniel Skjeldam ）在聲明中表示，初步評估顯示，公司一些內部程序出現錯誤導致失敗，目前正在全面審查所有程序並積極配

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合挪威政府防疫。

截至發稿時間為止，根據美國約翰霍普金斯大學的數據顯示，挪威的新冠肺炎確診人數為 9334 人、 256 人因此死亡。

▲「阿蒙森號」所屬的海達路德公司，執行長斯凱丹出面回應群聚感染事件。（圖／美聯社／達志影像）

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因應新冠肺炎疫情，疾管署持續加強疫情監測與邊境管制措施，國外入境後如有發燒、咳嗽等不適症狀，請撥打「1922」專線，或「0800-001922」，並依指示配戴口罩儘速就醫，同時主動告知醫師旅遊史及接觸史，以利及時診斷及通報。

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New world news from Time: Outbreak Hits Norway Cruise Ship, Authorities Fear Coastal Towns Could Be Infected

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew. Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway’s western coast.

The 41 people on the MS Roald Amundsen who tested positive have been admitted to the University Hospital of North Norway in Tromsoe, north of the Arctic Circle, where the ship currently is docked.

“A preliminary evaluation shows that there has been a failure in several of our internal procedures,” Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said in a statement. He added the company that sails along Norway’s picturesque coast between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north is “now in the process of a full review of all procedures, and all aspects of our own handling.”

The cruise line has contacted passengers who had been on the MS Roald Amundsen for its July 17-24 and July 25-31 trips from Bergen to the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, which is known for its polar bears.T here were 209 guests on the first voyage and 178 guests on the second voyage.

All 158 crew members on MS Roald Amundsen have been tested and 122 were negative.

But since the cruise ship line often acts like a local ferry, traveling from port to port along Norway’s western coast, the virus may not have been contained onboard. Some passengers disembarked along the route and may have spread the virus to their local communities.

The municipality of Tromsoe is urging anyone who traveled on the ship or had any contact with the ship to get in touch with health authorities. A total of 69 municipalities in Norway have been affected, Norwegian news agency NTB reported.

Its not known how the outbreak began since guests come from all over the world. NTB said 33 of the 36 crew members that have tested positive came from the Philippines and the others came from Norway, France and Germany.

Over the weekend, Skjeldam said cruise ship officials did not know that they should have notified the passengers after the first case was reported Friday, adding that they followed the advice of the ship’s doctors.

But Line Vold of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said its advice was to inform passengers and crew as soon as possible so they could monitor their health and go into quarantine if needed.

“We have made mistakes. On behalf of all of us in Hurtigruten, I am sorry for what has happened. We take full responsibility,” Skjeldam said.

The Hurtigruten line says the operations of three ships — MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fridtjof Nansen and MS Spitsbergen — have been halted for an indefinite period.

The Tromsoe-based Hurtigruten was one of the first companies to resume sailing after the pandemic hit and started cruises to Norway out of Hamburg, northern Germany, in June with a single ship. It added cruises to Svalbard in July, Norwegian media reported.

In Italy, the Costa Crociere cruise ship line said Sunday three crew members from two ships in Civitavecchia, near Rome, have tested positive for the coronavirus. The cruise company said two assigned to the Costa Deliziosa were hospitalized in good condition, and a third, assigned to the Costa Favolosa, was in isolation on the ship.

The Italian cruise company, which is part of Carnival Corp. said the crews of both ships were being screened ‘’in view of the possible relaunch of our cruises, as soon as the government gives the authorization.’’ The Cabinet is meeting on the matter next Sunday.

Costa Crociere said that all crew members were tested for the virus before leaving their countries, then undergo a second test once they arrive in Italy, after which they are put under a two-week monitoring period.

Cruise lines stopped sailing in mid-March after several high-profile coronavirus outbreaks at sea. More than 710 people fell ill aboard Carnival’s Diamond Princess cruise ship while it was quarantined off Japan and 13 people died.

A German cruise ship last week set sail from Hamburg, testing procedures for how cruise ships can operate safely during the pandemic. The ship sailed with less than 50% capacity and only went on a four-day trip at sea with no stops at other ports.

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Colleen Barry in Milan contributed to this report.

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​Hurtigruten til krig mot plast: Kutter engangsplast før sommeren

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​Hurtigruten til krig mot plast: Kutter engangsplast før sommeren

KUTTER SUGERØR: En million sugerør årlig er blant de enorme plastmengdene som forsvinner når Hurtigruten kutter engangsplast fra sommeren. Konsernsjef Daniel Skjeldam og hotellsjef Kristian Skar på MS Richard With i Kirkenes. Foto: ØRJAN BERTELSEN Dato: 26-04-2018 08:44 CEST Opprinnelig tittel på pressemeldingen: ​Hurtigruten til krig mot plast: Kutter engangsplast før sommeren Kategori: , Vitenskap, teknikk Turisme Miljø, energi Detaljhandel Mat, drikke Sjøfart, fartøy, havn Turistnæring, turisme, reiser Som første selskap i Norge kutter Hurtigruten all unødvendig engangsplast. Allerede 2. juli skal alt fra sugerør og rørepinner til plastglass og plastposer være borte fra selskapets skip. Målet: Å bli verdens første plastfrie rederi.

Som første selskap i Norge kutter Hurtigruten all unødvendig engangsplast. Allerede 2. juli skal alt fra sugerør og rørepinner til plastglass og plastposer være borte fra selskapets skip. Målet: Å bli verdens første plastfrie rederi.

– I det siste har det blitt snakket mye om plastforurensning. Og det har vært et voldsomt engasjement. I Hurtigruten har vi hatt fokus på plastproblemet gjennom mange år. Vi mener det er på tide med handling. Ved å kutte engangsplast allerede nå, håper vi å kunne vise andre at det faktisk er mulig å gjøre noe med problemet, sier konsernsjef Daniel Skjeldam i Hurtigruten.

Budskapet fra Hurtigruten er krystallklart: All unødvendig engangsplast skal bort fra selskapet innen sommeren.

Det betyr at plastsugerør blir byttet med metall. Rørepinner forsvinner helt. Det samme gjør plastglass pakket i plast, plastbestikk, plastposer, plast-tannpirkere, plastforklær, engangspakker med smør – og alt annen engangsplast som selskapets 400.000 gjester og 2500 ansatte omgir seg med hver eneste dag.

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– Årlig plukker våre gjester og ansatte flere tonn plast og søppel fra strender langs norskekysten og i sårbare områder. Vi ser med egne øyne hvor stort dette problemet er. Derfor kan vi ikke sitte stille og se på det som skjer. Som en stor aktør har vi et ansvar, sier Skjeldam.

Hurtigruten har de siste årene markert seg som et av verdens mest miljøbevisste rederier. Nå seiler de for alvor inn som en av de største aktørene inn i krigen mot plast – som har et dystert bakteppe:

Svimlende 15 tonn plast ender i havet hvert eneste minutt, døgnet rundt. Hvis utviklingen fortsetter, vil dette tallet dobles på drøye ti år. Det betyr at det innen 2050 vil være mer plast enn fisk i havet.

Kutter både til sjøs og på land

– Plastforurensing er en av de største truslene mot verdenshavene. Vi i Hurtigruten opererer i noen av verdens mest sårbare og utsatte områder. Da har vi et ansvar for å gjøre alt vi kan for å bevare disse områdene for fremtidige generasjoner, sier Skjeldam.

Hurtigruten kutter engangsplasten både fra alle skipene i den legendariske Kystruten Bergen – Kirkenes og fra selskapets stadig flere ekspedisjonsskip som seiler fra pol til pol.

Plast-stoppen gjelder også for de tre hotellene, restaurantene og resten av virksomheten Hurtigruten driver på Svalbard, gjennom datterselskapet Hurtigruten Svalbard.

Stiller leverandør-krav

I tillegg til at engangsplast bannlyses internt i selskapet, tar Hurtigruten nå kontakt med alle sine leverandører og ber dem kutte plastmengden.

– Ingen kan vinne krigen mot plast alene. Vi trenger gode allierte. Derfor stiller vi nå enda strengere krav til våre leverandører. Det trengs om vi skal nå målet vårt: Å bli verdens første plastfrie rederi, sier Skjeldam.

At Hurtigruten erklærer krig mot plast, skjer bare noen dager etter offentliggjøringen av den største miljøoppgraderingen i selskapets historie. Inntil ni av selskapets skip skal bygges om til gass- og batteridrift.

Alle skipene langs norskekysten gjøres også klar for landstrøm for å kutte utslipp i havn.

Eksempler på Hurtigrutens plast-kutt

Sugerør Årlig forbruk: 960.000 stk' Plastmengde: Ca. 2800 kg Plastglass på lugarer Årlig forbruk: 390.075 stk Plastmengde: Ca. 5000 kg Engangspakker smør Årlig forbruk: 826.000 stk Plastmengde: Ca. 826 kg Plastposer Årlig forbruk: 200.000. Plastmengde: Ca. 4000 kg Plastforklær Årlig forbruk: Ukjent Plastmengde: Ca. 4300 kg Fakta – plastproblemet Hvert år dumpes 8 millioner plast i havet. Det er 15 tonn i minuttet – døgnet rundt. Om utviklingen fortsetter, vil tallet være doblet innen 2030. I 2050 vil det være mer plast enn fisk i verdenshavene.  Det tar 20 år før en plastpose blir brutt ned. 450 år for en plastflaske, 600 år for et fiskesnøre. Plasten blir slip til mikroplast, som er et raskt økende problem, også langs norskekysten. En undersøkelse utført av Norstat på vegne av Norad viser at 72 prosent mener plastsøppel i havet bør være Norges viktigste miljøsak i 2018. 82 prosent mener Norge har et spesielt ansvar for en sunn sjø og et rent hav. 

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Om Hurtigruten AS

Hurtigruten ble startet i 1893, og har gjennom 125 år bygget seg opp til verdensleder innen ekspedisjonsreiser.

Selskapet driver den legendariske Kystruten Bergen – Kirkenes, med 11 spesialbygde skip og daglige avganger. 

Hurtigrutens stadig voksende flåte av ekspedisjonsskip tar med gjester til spektakulære destinasjoner fra Svalbard i nord til Antarktis i sør. 

I 2019 lanserer Hurtigruten verdens første hybriddrevne ekspedisjonsskip, MS Roald Amundsen og MS Fridtjof Nansen. I tillegg skal opp til 9 av Hurtigrutens eksisterende skip bygges om til hybriddrift, med LNG-motorer og batteripakker. 

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Hurtigruten bringing back more ships

Hurtigruten is ramping up sailing operations, putting 14 of its 16 ships back into service by the end of September. The Norway-based line resumed sailing last month with the Finnmarken, which the line said was the first ocean cruise ship in the world to return to service with a June 16 departure. Hurtigruten is currently operating four ships on domestic Norwegian coast itineraries and one on sailings from Hamburg, Germany, all with limited capacity and enhanced hygiene protocols in place. “We are seeing a strong demand across all markets and all destinations, including the Norwegian coast, the Arctic and Antarctica,” Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam said in a statement. “The demand reflects our predictions that small-ship cruising, with all our advantages such as more flexibility and fewer guests, will prove even more popular post-Covid-19.” Included in the September sailings will be a series of British Isles cruises on Hurtigruten’s battery hybrid powered ship, the Roald Amundsen. The Roald Amundsen and the Spitsbergen will relaunch Arctic cruises in mid-July with sailings to Svalbard. Seven other ships will operate Bergen-Kirkenes itineraries along the Norwegian coast in August and September, where Hurtigruten is now operating four ships. #Cruise #Hurtigruten #sailing Read the full article