Source: CCTV news client.
Today (December 23), the first domestically produced large cruise ship began its first trial operation voyage. The whole ship will simulate the real operation status, conduct all-round tests on maritime management, products and services, etc., and test the operation ability of the cruise ship.
CCTV reporter Wu Tianbai: I am now at the Wusongkou Wharf in Shanghai, which is the home port of the first large cruise ship made in China. From here, the ship will set sail for its first trial operation. We can see that the crew is boarding the ship one after another, and some of the supplies used in the voyage are also being loaded onto the ship, and this trial operation will last for 3 days.
Guojia, Business Development Director of CSSC AIDA Cruises: During the first trial operation process, we will conduct a comprehensive test from many aspects such as service process, team cooperation, product experience, etc., and at the same time, we have invited industry experts to experience the whole process and put forward opinions and suggestions to us, and we will also improve and improve accordingly.
The first trial operation ended on the 25th, and after the first batch of passengers participating in the trial operation disembarked from the ship, the passengers of the second trial operation will begin to board the ship to verify the connection ability of the guests to get on and off the ship. Through two trial operations, it is ensured that the first commercial flight on January 1, 2024 can provide better services to passengers.
Guojia, Director of Business Development of CSSC AIDA Cruises: In the second trial operation, we will go to Japan and South Korea to further explore the ability to cooperate with the local port departments, as well as the ability to organize and arrange.
CCTV reporter Cui Xia, Wu Tianbai, Tan Zhenhua, Sheng Jinyu).