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Return of cruise ships after Covid-19

By Philip Mwakio | 5yrs ago

The cruise ship Msc Meraviglia. Kenyan Seafarers have been recruited to work aboard some of the vessels owned by the Mediterranean Shipping company (MSC). [Courtesy]

The world’s largest family-owned cruise liner, MSC Cruises, has hit the high seas again since coronavirus was washed up our shores.

The luxury cruiser follows the MSC Orchestra, a 2,500-passenger cruise ship that entered the Italian city of Venice a few days ago.

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