New public spaces include redesigned Lobby with Reception Hall (lower level) and Upper Hall (2nd level) connected via Grand Staircase (decorated with railings and balustrades) and featuring a large crystal chandelier (with hanging pieces of hand-painted glass). Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. On Lido Deck, Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop was replaced with Fish and Ships (poolside specialty seafood bar). It's time for dry dock to update the lighting in some areas. Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. Some technical enhancements, like a new external coating or an updated propulsion, for example, could significantly reduce fuel consumption (improving the ship's efficiency and environmental performance), while "most fun" modern time gadgets and contraptions attract huge crowds - like virtual "real-time" windows in all Inside cabins, or a water park with a slide, or a kids-only area, or a hugely-huge movie screen by the main pool. The world's first global underwater ship repair service provider is Wartsila (CruiseMapper tagged news) - any marine services and maintenance works, regardless of the ship's current location. In 2017, the ship received a major upgrade with all the FUN 2.0 enhancements, including the popular Guys Burger Joint. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE. In 2020-2021, Carnival Victory was renamed "Carnival Radiance" (upgraded to Sunshine-Class at Navantia/Cadiz Spain). The company designs, manufactures and installs staterooms (crew and passenger cabin units), galley/kitchen equipment, provision stores, cold freezer rooms, refrigeration machinery systems, laundry facilities, pantries, bars. In 2017, Wartsila (Finnish marine corporation) acquired Trident BV (a global provider of commercial diving services) Via Trident, Wartsila offers worldwide underwater repairs, propulsion systems overhaul, regular maintenance works (hull cleaning, propeller polishing, welding), scrubber-cleaning and retrofitting, even major underwater overhauls. Heinemann), sized 400 m2, selling the world's most famous brands, all staterooms and some public areas renovated, all restaurants, bars, and the SPA refitted, technical upgrades (shoreside power capabilities), maintenance works (stabilizers, propulsion units/thrusters), Navigation Bridge refurb, diesel-electrical plant upgrades, exhaust system, and tanks cleaning, hull coating works, repainted ship's exterior (incl new / eco hull coating), installed new yoga area (Deck 12, outdoor), LED lamps and new carpeting in public places, freshening up public rooms and passenger cabins, renovations to restaurants, lounges, bars, pool deck, overhauled La Spezia Restaurant, Cafe Lounge, Diamant Bar, redesigned Lobby area, Sturmfrei (teen lounge), Hanami Restaurant, updated public spaces (Yacht Club Lounge, Compass Rose Lounge, Star Bar), "Veranda" breakfast-lunch buffet with outdoor seating (nightly transformed into Candles Grill), open-bridge policy (allowing guests to visit the Captain at the bridge), redesigned dining venues, public spaces, open decks, fleetwide cabins renovations (total cost USD 3 million) - new sofabeds, dressers, fine linen, wall coverings, lighting, carpeting, artworks, Royal Court Theatre completely overhauled (audio-video equipment upgraded), Lido Deck outdoor spaces upgraded (new furniture, expanded shaded seating areas), wellness complex (Spa, Beauty Salon) extensively refurbished, upgraded treatments menus, maintenance works (stabilizers, thrusters, scrubbers, tanks, piping, ducting, lifeboats, liferafts, tenders, renovations of hallways and corridors, cleaning-repainting the hull, new cabins added (5 inside, 15 single, 30 balcony), Prime 7 steakhouse (redesigned, new flooring, walling, leather armchairs, wood finishes, artworks, marble sculptures), Constellation Theater (new marble tables), The Atrium, all elevators and hallways (new carpeting and wall coverings), Spa (renovated entrance areaupdated treatment rooms and relaxation room, Beauty Salon expanded), All staterooms' closets upgraded (more chests and drawers, plush carpeting, upholstery), Cabins' balconies' teak flooring refinished, All restaurants redesigned, new artworks and decors, All cabins upgraded with new beds and furniture, swimming pool (new mosaic tiles, a broader ledge for sun lounging), Pool Grill (expanded lunch options, new infrared BBQ grills, new buffet food bars), Atrium, walkways and public spaces received new carpeting, furniture, decors, art, remodeled and updated - Library, Lobby Reception, Card Room, Coffee Connection, Casino, shops, Prime 7 Steakhouse, Connoisseur Club (smoking lounge), Promenade Deck (new outdoor teak flooring), Canyon Ranch SpaClub redesigned, new tiling in treatment rooms, Compass Rose Restaurant (new crystal chandeliers, lighting, leather chairs, tables, plush drapes), added Chartreuse Restaurant (French specialty restaurant), public rooms/spaces and cabin renovations and upgrades, new furniture and improvements to public spaces, all suites and cabins received new carpets, curtains, wall covers, furniture, bedding sets, TVs, refreshed suites boast dark emperor marble floors in their bathrooms, sun deck received new loungers and a newly tiled pool, the Restaurant and La Terrazza feature new furniture as well as hard-wood parquet or carpet, a couple of new satellite antennas provide increased Internet speeds; on-demand movies and interactive TVs were added to all cabins, the pool deck features all-new teak decking for a yacht-like feel, renovated whirlpools, renovations were done to Connoisseur's Corner, Panorama Lounge, Spa, Beauty Salon, Observation Lounge has new wood paneling, new marble-topped bar, new wood display cases, redesigning and redecoration of all public areas, new carpeting (hallways, theatre, main restaurant and bar lounge, casino, conference room), La Dame restaurant (new curtains, floor polishing). Some 24 ships are scheduled to enter dry dock during the second quarter. Carnival Dream is one of three ships undergoing Fun Ship 2.0 this year, see the renovation schedule here. Ultimate Abyss (10-deck high waterslide),"The Perfect Storm" (3-deck high, 3-waterslides complex), "Sugar Beach" (ice-cream/candies), "Beach Shop" (pool wear), Adventure Ocean (kids complex) completely refurbished-redesigned, teen facilities redesigned, Card Room replaced by Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team-building exercises) dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game), "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (2-level poolside bar lounge), H2O Zone redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/kids aquapark), new dining venues - Portside BBQ (a la carte steakhouse restaurant), El Loco Fresh (outdoor fast-food bar), Giovanni's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar (upgraded food and wine menus, hand-tossed pizzas, charcuterie/meat station), Spotlight Karaoke (bar lounge with 2 private rooms for parties), new Quantum-class venues - "Music Hall" (2-deck dancing lounge) and "Bionic Bar by Makr Shakr" (served by 2 robotic bartenders), "Clash for the Crystal City" (new laser tag game at Studio B's Ice Rink), all staterooms renovated, redesigned mini-golf course, many existing venues will be also redesigned and renovated, Perfect Storm with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon), The Blaster (water coaster) and Riptide (mat racing slide), Splashaway Bay (interactive water playground), pool deck's sunbathing areas will receive more shaded seating (including daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas/wooden cabins), Solarium renewed, new venues - To Dry For (blow-dry bar), Lime and Coconut (2-level bar with live music), Bamboo Room (bar lounge), Johnny Rockets Express, Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade, Starbucks Bar, The Observatorium (Royal Escape Room), new restaurants - El Loco Fresh, Giovannis Italian Kitchen, Hooked Seafood, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Battle for Planet Z (laser tag course at Studio B) for "Clash for the Crystal City" gaming experience, Splashaway Bay (large-sized interactive aqua park) with water slides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), water cannons and fountains, pools, drench bucket, Izumi (Japanese restaurant with Teppanyaki grills), trampoline park, laser tag course, larger ice rink, FlowRider, new "Panoramic Ocean View" category cabins, Fish and Ships (poolside a-la-carte food bar), Sugar Beach (ice cream bar/candy shop), Portofino replaced by Giovanni's Table (Italian restaurant), Vintages (wine bar) replaces Champagne Bar, Seaside private dining room replaced by inside cabins, Explorer's Court replaced with 1 inside cabin, Wi-Fi upgraded to shipwide, VOOM Internet available, Hollywood Odyssey replaced by Concierge Club, Chops Grille, Spa and retail shops redesigned, new 89 cabins (26 panoramic oceanviews, one 2-bedroom family suite, 24 new outside, and balcony staterooms), Perfect Storm aquapark with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), new restaurants/bars: Izumi (Asian), Giovanni's Table (Italian), steakhouse, Vintages bar, Sabor (Mexican), a poolside large-size outdoor movie screen, amenities upgrades - faster Internet (Voom), Perfect Storm (waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon"), laser tag course ("Battle for Planet Z" / glow-in-the-dark gaming room), The Observatorium (Escape Room by Puzzle Break), Jamie's Italian Restaurant (replaced Giovanni's Table), Perfect Storm aquapark, 3 waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango- raft slide), new restaurants/bars - Izumi (Asian), Sabor (Mexican), Giovanni's Table (Italian), Chef's Table, propulsion system repairs (1 of the 3 Azipods has worn bearings); to fix a damaged propeller, new theater programming (Mamma Mia); new venues (Deck 16: Sabor Taqueria, Tequila Bar); Dynamic Dining. In 2018 were scheduled for drydocks Independence OTS and Mariner OTS. Carnival Cruise Line temporarily pulled the vessel from service after encountering an issue with the ship's maximum speed in late November. As a result, all cruises onboard the Radiance set to depart between Oct. 17, 2022, and Oct. 28, 2022 have been cancelled. The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. During the upgrade, she received the new red, white and . On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. As a result, the fleet was expanded with 1368 new staterooms (342 per boat), and all shipboard restaurants, bars, and lounges were redesigned and redecorated. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Hermit Valley Campground. Carnival Dream Overview Deck Plans Staterooms Dining & Activities Itinerary Past Guest Photos View Sailings Sails To: Sails From: Duration: Carnival Dream 130,000 Gross Tonnage 3646 Guest Capacity 1004 Length In Feet 1367 Onboard Crew INSIDE THIS SHIP Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Most drydocks are planned by the world's largest cruise shipowners - Carnival Corporation, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Shipping Group, and NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Carnival Dream will return to service September 22, 2012. A good economy, good weather, high-quality marinas, and a laid back way of life. The water-park area is protected by wind panels (throughout) and has Shade Canopy (seating area covered with canvas canopies). The company's ship-repair services are provided to both commercial and military (naval) vessels. the 133,500-ton Carnival Panorama set to debut in 2019 and two as-yet-unnamed 180,000 . In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). . Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. In 2003-2008, by the SOE ("Signature of Excellence") program, HAL upgraded all older vessels, on which were also added new venues, stateroom categories, and amenities. Four sailings have dropped Key West for the Carnival Conquest based out of Miami in Florida. Cruise review , rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by member NathanW35 . Older ships are despatched to dry dock each three years with newer vessels going as soon as each 5 years on common. All links in the following table are internal (CruiseMapper) and redirect to the ship's deck plan page. Free expert cruise tips and news from Cruise Hive! . all cabins upgraded with custom-made Princess Luxury beds, a renovated wellness center (Fitness Center, Lotus Spa), retail shops, corridors, hallways, Princess Theatre (indoor movie lounge) received new LED screen (sized 15x5 m / 49x16 ft). So far, ten Carnival cruise ships have received the new livery, and it will continue to roll out through 2022. redesigning of interior public areas (to become similar to Silver Muse), new carpeting (throughout), refurbished corridors and hallways, lounge renovations, overhauled Restaurant, Show Lounge, Library, Card and Conference Room, all staterooms upgraded, cabin balcony floors enhanced, outdoor decks renovated, their furniture replaced, 2020 drydock ("Project Invictus") the vessel will receive ice-class certificate, latest-technology equipment for navigation in Arctic and Antarctic destinations, upgraded Theater Lounge, new Zodiacs and sea kayaks, renovations of Spa and Salon, Atrium, Reception, La Terrazza, La Dame, Main Bar, Pool Bar, Observation Lounge, Panorama Lounge, all public WCs, stretched / lengthened by inserting a prebuilt midsection (length 15 m / 49 ft), 34 new cabins (6x Silver Suites, 26x Veranda Suites, 2x Panorama Suites), all existing staterooms and venues fully renovated, all top-tier suites received new handcrafted toppers, handmade mattresses, large flat HDTVs, new category (Balsorano Suite) decorated with items of personal value to Silversea Cruises chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, new restaurants and bars (Indochine, Atlantide, Silver Note, Spaccanapoli, Seishin, La Dame, Arts Cafe, Dolce Vita), new Health & Fitness center (with Outdoor Aerobics Studio), "Spa at Silversea" upgraded to Zagara Spa, All staterooms received carpets, curtains, bed mattresses, bathrooms (new rainforest showers, granite touches), (Deck 3 and Deck 4) were added 16 new suites (connecting cabins), All lounges were renovated (carpeting, furniture, wall treatments), flat TVs, beds with new mattresses, deluxe linens, refurbished public spaces (new carpets, curtains, etc). Carnival Sunrise - March 6. Carnival Magic is currently in dry dock in Marseilles, Frances, undergoing a variety of enhancements and upgrades, as well as the addition of a stunning new red, white and blue hull design that is modeled after the line's newest ship, Mardi Gras, and will be become a trademark across the fleet. ALMACO Group is another major turnkey manufacturer serving the marine and offshore industries. 2020 drydock (USD 30 million) - technical maintenance works, regular maintenance (all staterooms and public spaces), new carpeting, upholstery. Carnival Dream - February 2022 - March 2022 Carnival Elation - January 2023 . (2020, USD 40 million drydock in Freeport) Miracle - hotel maintenance works, Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades (Guys Burger, WaterWorks, Red Frog Rum Bar, Blue Iguana Cantina), (2020, USD 36 million drydock in Freeport) Elation - adding 30 new cabins (Deck 9), new carpeting (all staterooms), technical maintenance works, repairs. All staterooms were completely overhauled (redesigned and refurnished) and upgraded with custom-made furniture, polished wood, stone finishes, designer accessories, smart HDTVs, USB ports, LED lighting. Carnival Dream Livery Carnival Cruise Line continues to roll out the new livery across the fleet as Carnival Dream becomes the third vessel to receive its new look during a dry dock.. Photos: Carnival Dream Dry Dock All staterooms are upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet). The ships first cruise back is a six-day western Caribbean sailing out of Galveston, Texas. Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar redesigned, as well as most public venues. The next video is about the April 2016 drydock refurb of Splendour OTS (now Marella Discovery) done in Freeport Bahamas. All drydock refurbishments 2016 thru 2019 as projects were part of NCL's "Norwegian Edge" fleet renovation program (budgeted ~US$500 million). South of Lake Tahoe and close to the Nevada border, this is a great campground for boondocking Northern California. Couple . A huge chunk of the passengers on Carnival Dream drive to their cruise from states all over the southern United States. 2017 March 25 - April 4 (Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Germany). This list . Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. Marina. ZOE is a voice-enabled artificial intelligence device available in all passenger staterooms. technical upgrades (Wheelhouse refit, cabin upgrades, new scrubbers and propellers), drydock 2020 (technical upgrades, cabin refurbs), "Norwegian Edge" 2016 (May-June) Freeport, (2017 drydock) extensive updates to all public areas and staterooms, "Norwegian Edge" 2017 March (Freeport Bahamas), "Norwegian Edge" 2018 Oct-Nov (Singapore), (drydock 2022) regular maintenance and technical works. Bionic Bar replaced Champagne Bar, Music Hall replaced Dazzles Disco. The vessels Adventure, Empress, Jewel, Liberty, Majesty, and Radiance received some of the company's most popular shipboard features. In August 2018, Oceania announced the company's OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project budgeted USD 100 million. Her inaugural voyage began on April 2, 1991. Modified Date: Feb 2, 2017. Viking Crown Lounge replaced by Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen (Deck 17), new cabin categories introduced (Deck 17), including 10 Suites (6x Grand, 2x Royal, 2x Royal Family), Pinnacle Lounge transformed into OL-Owner Loft Suite. Each spring the Port is the location for the "Opening Day" of the boating season in the South Bay. Official Sponsor of Refurb & Interiors on Seatrade Cruise News, In this file photo, Carnival Dream is pictured at a Grand Bahama Shipyard docking several years ago. The Carnival Dream dry dock was not a major upgrade and more of routine maintenance. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. On the Charters front,. During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant. The hull already had the new blue paint, and Guy's/Seafood Shack is already onboard. Each few years, Carnival Cruise Line sends their cruise ships to dry dock for routine upkeep and so as to add new options on the vessels. All cabin bathrooms were overhauled and received new tiling, surfaces, fixtures, designer accessories, vanities glass shower enclosures. Mar 2, 2023. In the second quarter, the number goes to 399 days, versus 184 in Q2 2019. The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. Seatrade Cruise News is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. Theater's show program upgraded with a new production show ("Bravo") - the musical is offered on formal nights. Works on the fleetwide refurb project involved 1000+ artisans and craftsmen and resulted in 1368 new cabins, 8000 new light fixtures, 12000 new sofas and chairs. technology upgrades (scrubbers, shoreside power capabilities), WaterWorks Aqua Park, Camp Carnival (kids playground), fully refreshed public spaces (new flooring, updated furniture), Spice H20 (adults-only serenity deck with swimming pool, hot tubs, full-service bar, nightly live entertainment, DJs), Syd Norman's Pour House (ex Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club) - changed the decor, new carpets, furniture, live performances of classic rock songs, updated drink menu), Blue Lagoon replaced by O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Moderno Churrascaria relocated to deck 13 (replacing Star Bar), new Beatles-themed club lounge (The Cavern Club), theater lounge (2 new musical shows ("Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and "Burn the Floor"), restaurant renovations (Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Taste, Manhattan dining room, Garden Cafe buffet) - new carpeting, decors, reupholstered furniture, renovations (Mandara Spa, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Marketplace), Epic Theatre, Casino. Mardi Gras Year Built: 2020 Capacity: 5,200 guests fleet-transfer changes - Star Pride (2014 April), Star Legend (2015 Apr), Star Breeze (2015 May), (2017 Dec) Star Legend - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats), Star Legend (2020, USD 85 million drydock) - lengthened, 50 new cabins, all existing cabins redesigned-renovated, all cabin bathrooms fully renovated, 2 new dining venues, renovated-expanded wellness (Spa and Fitness), redesigned sundeck (with full-size swimming pool), new engines, 2 new tenders, In 2016, Star Pride was again refurbished ($4,5 million), 2016 (May 27 - June 21) Hamburg / Blohm+Voss, major drydocks (refits and shipwide renovations), details TBA soon, technical maintenance, class works, minor hotel renovations, (EUR 14 million/USD 15,9M project by Somec via TSI) renovations of all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, steel works, hull cleaning.repainting, Journey (2016 January in Freeport Bahamas), (drydock 2021) Azamara Journey (Navantia/Cadiz) general maintenance, some hotel updates, (2021) general maintenance, some hotel updates, repainting (new livery), (part of Silversea's USD 170M fleetwide program), 2018 (Nov 26 - Dec 9), 2020 August (Freeport). The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. Body & Soul SPA (deck 12) received new flooring. "Clash for the Crystal City" is a new laser tag game at Studio B's Ice Rink. Copyright 2023. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. This will double dry dock days forQ2compared to the same period in 2019, leading to higher adjusted cruise costs per available lower berth day, excluding fuel. All existing staterooms were completely refurbished, including their bathrooms, balconies, sliding doors. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). September 9, 2022. Newly-added Game Zone hosts family competitions with oversized backyard games. It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica). Carnival Magic and Carnival Glory have already received their new liveries. 42 passenger cabins upgraded with French Balconies (slide-opening infinity windows with glass railings), all staterooms and public areas received new carpeting, (redesigned and refurnished) Palm Garden Lounge (deck 6), Wine Bar (deck 5, also expanded), Lobby Reception (deck 3), Lido Deck (deck 6) received new flooring and a pool bar (with butler service), modernization of venues (redesigned Sansibar Lounge, Sakura Sushi Restaurant), interior renovations (new flooring, woodworking, decorations, upholstery, plumbing and tiling, electrical works) to all public areas, passenger and crew cabins, and areas, Seabourn Square and The Club (new furniture, lighting, carpeting, lounge chairs), The Restaurant (redesigned, new furniture, sheer curtains, carpets), Veranda Suites (bedside cabinets/new stone tops, new tables, designer bedding, sofa pillows), Premium Suites (new furniture, changed color palate), All passenger staterooms received new HDTVs and USB 2.0 outlets (on the nightstands), Star Legend (2017 Dec) - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats), all staterooms renovations (new hardware, textiles, wardrobes, power outlets, USB ports, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor lights, 55-inch smart HDTVs), cabin amenities upgrades (woven lines, silk pajamas, silver ice buckets, GioBagnara Miramar trays), all outside decks renovations (premium teakwood flooring, premium mahogany Balinese beds and sun loungers, Italian brand upholstery, cushions, towels, parasols, hammocks), Forward on Sundeck installed 2x Jacuzzies and 2x rain showers, crew and passenger cabins renovations (new furnishings), public space renovation - reception foyers, bars/cafes, bistro, aft deck areas, new menus (based on Coastal Kitchen concept / seasonal ingredients / locally sourced, fresh pastries from the ship's bakery, floor-ceiling windows installed in dining room restaurants (aft location), new hybrid powerplants running on batteries and LNG engines (a fleet-wide project with scheduled completion 2021), current wellness area replaced by 5 large suites with floor-ceiling windows, 4 new restaurants (Aune Dining Room, Lindstrom, Fredheim, outdoor Grill Bar), enlarged wellness complex (Lounge, Gym, Sauna, treatment rooms), pool deck fully renovated, Gift Shop expanded, Car Deck transformed into boat-launch and equipment storage area. Read the Carnival Dream review by Cruiseline.com member NathanW35 from May 21, 2022 of the 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) cruise. Registered in England and Wales. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations.