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Karen L. Nyberg, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured this photo of Super-Typhoon Haiyan from space on Nov. 9, 2013. Credit: NASA/ISS/Karen Nyberg |
Initial reports estimated that as many as 10,000 people were killed and thousands injured by the powerful storm. Philippines President Benigno Aquino III is now quoted as saying the initial estimate was "too much".
Many governments and organizations are coming to the aide of the people of Philippines in the wake of the storm. Among them are several cruise lines who employee many Filipinos on their staffs, many of whom have been away from their families and friends for many months. This is a hard time for those separated from their loved ones.
At the time of this writing, we are aware of the following cruise lines that have made statements and offered support. The lines have all pledged financial support and are setting up means for passengers to contribute onboard the ships as well.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN
MIAMI – November 11, 2013 – Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd. (RCL) will join humanitarian relief efforts in response to the
catastrophic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the
company announced.
Our thoughts go out to those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. We are working with World Vision to provide humanitarian relief. Learn more and find out how you can help: http://bit.ly/16Z6xiZ
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara passengers can contribute online at worldvision.org/royalcaribbean and www.worldvision.org/azamaraclubcruises. The company said its efforts to help the people of the Philippines would total $1 million.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Our thoughts go out to those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. We are working with World Vision to provide humanitarian relief. Learn more and find out how you can help: http://bit.ly/16Z6xiZ
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara passengers can contribute online at worldvision.org/royalcaribbean and www.worldvision.org/azamaraclubcruises. The company said its efforts to help the people of the Philippines would total $1 million.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Everyone
at Norwegian Cruise Line is truly saddened to hear of the significant
devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Our thoughts
and prayers are with the families and friends of our crew members from
the Philippines who have been impacted.
We have been in constant contact with our partners in Manila, who are actively reaching out to contact crew members and their families ..See More
We have been in constant contact with our partners in Manila, who are actively reaching out to contact crew members and their families ..See More
All of us at Norwegian Cruise Line are truly saddened to hear of the significant devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our crew...Continue Reading ...
CARNIVAL CORPORATION
MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Carnival Corporation & plc, its 10 cruise brands and the Carnival Foundation will team up with the two-time defending NBA Champion Miami HEAT in making a pledge to donate at least $1 million to support relief efforts in communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Miami HEAT owner Micky Arison is also the chairman of Carnival Corporation & plc.
"All of us at Carnival and the Miami HEAT extend our deepest sympathy to the Philippines and its people," Arison said. "The typhoon in the Philippines
has caused massive destruction, and is having a tragic impact on people
and families, including those members of our extended Carnival family
who reside in the region. We are in the process of evaluating a variety
of worthy organizations that are doing fantastic work in the Philippines.
In addition to providing financial support for relief efforts, our
collective thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been
impacted."
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COSTA CRUISES
Our
thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by Typhoon Haiyan
in the Philippines. Many members of the Costa family are from the
Philippines, and to support them during this difficult time we will be
donating $100,000 to help our Filipino crew members, their families and
friends.
CRYSTAL CRUISES
All
of our crew continue to appreciate your heartfelt messages regarding
Typhoon Haiyan concerns. To date, we don’t have any verified info re
damages, injuries or fatalities related to our crew, but admittedly
communication is still difficult in some areas. NYK-FIL, our
Philippines manning & recruiting agency, is helping crew with
communications and locating family members, as well as reaching ...See More
More Links:
Philippines Government Gazette
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Filipino community currently in the country, on cruise ships, or elsewhere across the globe.
Philippines Government Gazette
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Filipino community currently in the country, on cruise ships, or elsewhere across the globe.
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