The issue of cruise ships at sea is one facing many countries worldwide, with fears that allowing passengers to disembark will release the virus into on-shore communities. Many ships across the world remain stranded at sea, with governments reluctant to let them dock.
In Australia, a flotilla of cruise ships is "lingering" off the east coast and refusing to return home, even after police ordered the ships to leave Australian waters. NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said nine cruise ships are currently off the state's coastline. Three are registered in NSW, but the others are not, and will not be allowed to dock in NSW. Fuller said despite being ordered to return to their port of origin, the ships are refusing to budge, and he has called for them to leave.