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RAK Customs take part in receiving the 'Seabourn Ovation' cruise ship

RAK Customs Department, represented in RAK Port customs centre, took part on 1st December 2019 in receiving the world-renowned 'Seabourn Ovation' cruise ship during its first visit to a port in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. This participation by RAK Customs came in cooperation with partners of RAK Customs, including the Tourism Development Authority of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Ports Group and a number of VIPs and representatives of government authorities in the Emirate. The arrival of the 'Seabourn Ovation' cruise ship in Ras Al Khaimah was a result of continuous efforts made by the Tourism Development Authority of Ras Al Khaimah and RAK Ports Group to evolve the industry of luxury cruise and nautical tourism in Ras Al Khaimah. Last year, RAK Ports Group completed a project to transform the one-time ferry terminal into a modern luxury cruise passenger terminal, and develop the infrastructure of maritime transportation in the vicinity of the terminal. For its part, the Tourism Development Authority of Ras Al Khaimah had designed the tourist itineraries for visitors arriving in the Emirate throughout the 2018-2019 tourist season to further attract the luxury cruise ship passengers.

Mr. Kevin Burnett, the Customs Operations Supervisors at RAK Customs, said that RAK Customs Department is very well-prepared for receiving and handling the cruise ship passengers. He added that RAK Port customs are highly equipped with the most sophisticated inspection devices, to ensure the readiness of RAK Customs Department, along with all participating authorities, in receiving and processing the passengers once they arrive at the Port and facilitating the baggage clearing procedures. The 'Seabourn' brand received a world-wide recognition due to its combination of new concepts and perspectives on cruise industry to satisfy the needs of most exclusive cruise passengers. The 'Seabourn Ovation' is a luxurious cruise ship with a capacity of up to 600 passengers. She berthed in the Emirate as part of its current cruise in the Middle East, including the GCC States namely the ports of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. Construction of the ship was completed in April 2018 by Fincanteri in Genoa, Italy and was viewed by the officials of Ras Al Khaimah on an on-board tour while berthing in RAK Port.

25 February 2020

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