Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., announced on November 12 that it would permanently end the operation of Mariera on January 1, 2021. The cruise ship had welcomed approximately 1.3 million passengers to its onboard, taking them on voyages at Hakata Bay for cruising, dining, and special occasions. While the number of guests had been on the decline since 2003, the new coronavirus spread’s impact brought critical damage for Nisitetsu to continue the business. Source: KBC / Mainichi
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