[George from New England]

As I write at 930 pm edst, the zaandam has stopped
the rotterdam is closing in on it
this is like the sci-fi movies where a rescue ship meets a space craft.

We need updates as to passengers being moved from one ship to the other, in the middle of the ocean.

https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9195169

[Capt. Tom]

As I write at 930 pm edst, the zaandam has stopped the rotterdam is closing in on it

earlier press release:
Holland America Line is sending another cruise ship with supplies and COVID-19 test kits to meet the Zaandam, which has been turned away from several countries due to coronavirus fears.
No one has been off the ship since March 14 in Punta Arenas, Chile., the Rotterdam will rendezvous with Zaandam to provide extra supplies, staff, COVID-19 test kits and other support as needed. Carrying 611 crew and no guests, Rotterdam departed Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on March 22.

Tom here; So the saga continues. -tom

[Capt. Tom]

We need updates as to passengers being moved from one ship to the other, in the middle of the ocean.

Earlier this week, the company sent a sister ship, the Rotterdam, to aid the Zaandam. It was originally meant to bring supplies and COVID-19 tests, but the company has since decided to transfer hundreds of passengers from the Zaandam to the Rotterdam in what it calls a “humanitarian mission

Tom here- They will move the 70 year plus elders who are in INSIDE cabins to the ROTTERDAM. - Tom

Read more here: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article241559956.html#storylink=cpy