Cruise liner awaits permission to dock in Durban

Cruise liner awaits permission to dock in Durban

A luxury cruise liner, that's asked for permission to dock in Durban, will get its answer from port authorities today. 

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The Amsterdam arrived on our shores on Sunday - after a four-month-long global tour that began in the US. 


Transnet National Ports Authority says the vessel has requested permission to refuel and restock. 


READ: South Africa bans cruise ships over coronavirus


The Authority's Justin Adams says if there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 onboard - only South African crew members will be allowed to disembark. 


The Amsterdam is not carrying passengers.

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