Ha Long suspends licenses of 36 cruise shipsHa Long City authorities have suspended the licenses of 36 cruise ships and 15 crew members working on the Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays so far this year. Cruise ships in Ha Long Bay. The city government asked the owners of the cruise ships to promptly comply with the requirement to ensure the safety of tourists visiting Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays. According to the Ha Long City People's Committee, there are now 504 cruise ships and 68 canoes operating on Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays. The provincial leader also asked Ha Long City to build a tourist centre in Tuan Chau International Port.

Source: VietNamNet News August 30, 2018 07:07 UTC