CBP links 87 cruise crew members to alleged child pornography
The agency reported alleged links involving cruise ship personnel, while Norwegian Cruise Line separately canceled eight planned trips amid continued COVID-19 disruptions.
CBP linked 87 cruise ship crew members to alleged child pornography. The agency’s reported figure applies specifically to crew members working aboard cruise ships, and CBP characterized their links to the material as alleged.
Separately, the Norwegian Gateway cruise ship was moored at PortMiami in Miami, Florida, in January 2022. The vessel’s presence at the port was recorded during that month.
Norwegian Cruise Line also announced that it had canceled eight planned cruise ship trips. The company made the announcement as COVID-19 cases continued to interrupt travelers’ plans. The cancellations applied to planned sailings involving eight of the cruise line’s ships. Norwegian Cruise Line attributed the travel disruption to the continuing impact of COVID-19 cases.