Syrena Cruises practice maritime safety on Halong Bay

The practice was received the approval and support from the local authorities including the Quang Ninh Firefighting Police Department, the Quang Ninh Coast Guard Department, the Quang Ninh Administration of Tourism and the Halong Bay Management Board.

Particularly, the Quang Ninh Firefighting Police Department sent 15 policemen, one fire-fighting vessel and one lifesaving boat to participate in the practice. The Halong Bay Management Board and the Quang Ninh Coast Guard Department also had their people and lifesaving boats engaged in this with Syrena Cruises team.

Through this activity, Syrena Cruises committed that they had enough equipment and skills to deal with any dangerous situation that may happen and assure the safety of their guests. This is the first time ever a Cruise carries out a maritime safety practice with the participation of the local authorities.

Syrena Cruises are managed by Syrena Vietnam, a subsidiary of BIM Group which was established in 1994. Syrena Cruises are built in accordance with traditional Vietnamese style and modern-day luxury. The cruises have redefined the standard of luxury cruising in Halong Bay with the current Syrena Cruises entering service in autumn 2010. The Syrena Cruises fleet of 2 ships offers a total of 34 luxury cabins and suites accommodating a total of 68 passengers for Halong Bay cruises or hosted events such as weddings, corporate retreats, incentives, meetings and conferences.

BIM’s operations are focused on three main business sectors of tourism development and real estate investment, agriculture – food and commercial services. Some trademarks establishing their fame are Halong Plaza Hotel, Halong Marina New Urban Area, Fraser Suites Hanoi, Intercontinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort and Crowne Plaza Vientiane Hotel Laos.