Don’t confuse this with a genuine case of mariners in distress. This is a manufactured situation created by the cruise lines. After contributing to the spread of Covid-19 by lying to the public, they parked their ships on US territory to avoid the expense of fixing the mess they created. They continue to avoid responsibility for their criminal behavior while abusing American generosity and letting the American taxpayer pick up the tab.
Kudos to the Australians for standing up to these bloodsucking leeches.