The Singapore government is reported to considering using two ships of Star cruises, which is part of the Genting Hong Kong group, as accommodation vessels for migrant workers, Straits Times reports on its website.

“Cruise ships are being assessed for their feasibility as temporary housing for foreign workers who have recovered from Covid-19 and tested negative for the virus,” the report said.

“SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Aquarius, mid-sized cruise ships operated by Genting Cruise Lines, will be checked for consideration by the Government for factors such as ventilation systems, security protocols and infection control measures,’ Straits Times continued.

SupersStar Geming is of 50,764 gross tons and SuperStar Aquarius of 51,309 gross tons. The sister ships were built in France in the early 1990s for Norwegian cruise Linea nd leter lengthened to their present 229.8 metre length from 190 metres as built.

“If deemed feasible, the two cruise ships may be used to complement other interim facilities such as Singapore Armed Forces military camps and vacant Housing Board blocks that have been refurbished to house healthy workers,” Strains Times said.