How long do the Flemish people Hélène (61) and Mark (69) have to float around on the hanta cruise? Together with 143 other passengers, they are stuck on the ship where the deadly virus broke out. At least until Saturday, when the ship could dock in Tenerife. Can ports continue to refuse such a ship? And what does that mean for those on board? Maritime expert Rowan Van Schaeren, general director of the Antwerp Maritime Academy, explains. “You wouldn’t wish this on anyone.”
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A ship that is not welcome anywhere: what is life like on board the hanta cruise? “Crew is trained for crisis situations, but this causes stress”
Bytaketonews
May 6, 2026
