, the workers of Odessa passenger terminal met first mooring from the mariners of the liner WIND STAR, says press center of Odessa port.
The m/v came from Turkish port Bartin. The vessel carried 205 passengers on board, mainly the citizens of the USA and Great Britain, “plus” hawk who is regarded to be a symbol of the vessel. The sightseeing tour over Odessa city was planned for passengers, and also a visit to the Opera House and Ballet for the performances “Chopiniana” and “Carmen Suite”.
According to the information of the chief pilot-operator of the Vessel Traffic Control, Yuriy Stuliy, for the first time this vessel called at Odessa 20 years ago. Then, in 1995, the legendary pilot V.K.Richter passed the vessel to the harbor. Since that time, the vessel visited Odessa constantly, and even 3 times previous year.