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WEB Port Regulations: Cruise Ship Docking

Tender Ports

Tender ports are ports where cruise ships cannot dock directly at the shore. Instead, passengers disembark the ship and board smaller boats called tenders, which ferry them to and from the shore. Tendering is often necessary when the water is too shallow or the port facilities are not adequate to accommodate large cruise ships.

Starboard and Port Docking

Cruise ships can dock on either the starboard (right) or port (left) side of the pier, depending on the location of the dock and the ship's design. The ship's captain and crew will determine which side to dock on based on factors such as wind, tide, and the availability of dock space.

Dry Docking

Cruise ships undergo regular maintenance and repairs in dry docks, which are specialized facilities that allow the ship to be lifted out of the water. Dry docking typically takes several weeks or months to complete and involves tasks such as hull cleaning, painting, and machinery repairs.

Mauritius Blocks Norwegian Cruise Ship

In a recent incident, officials in Mauritius blocked a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ship from docking at Port Louis. The ship was reportedly carrying passengers who had tested positive for COVID-19, and the Mauritian authorities were concerned about the potential spread of the virus. The ship was eventually allowed to dock after the passengers were tested again and found to be negative.

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