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Arab News

The Diamond Princess cruise ship, after years of roaming the world to provide rest and recreation to its passengers, was effectively placed under “port arrest” in Yokohama, becoming a news magnet for international media as a result of the coronavirus scare.

The dockside near the cruise ship, which was in quarantine due to fears of new COVID-19 coronavirus, at Daikoku pier cruise terminal in Yokohama, was packed with media crews following the dismemberment of hundreds of people aboard.

Arab News filmed the quarantined cruise ship from the seaside, offering a different perspective of the ship.

Unlike the dockside, the seaside only contained a small number of ships and sailing boats, with minimal traffic. The Arab News boat was greeted by the Japanese Coast Guard personnel, who permitted unrestricted cruising around the ship. 

Apart from the masses of media teams gathered in front of the ship, there were no other indicators to the fact that the ship was under quarantine.