Xiamen Port welcomes this year's first Viking liner

Viking Orion, an international cruiser, docks at Xiamen Port Oct 9. [Photo/fjsen.com]

Viking Orion, an international cruiser operated by Viking Cruises, the world's largest small ocean cruise ship firm, docked at Xiamen Port in East China's Fujian province Oct 9.

It is the first cruise ship from the company to drop anchor at the port this year.

Officers from Xiamen Maritime Safety Administration conducted inspections on the cruiser and gave their suggestions for improvement of ship's safety

Capable of carrying more than 900 passengers, Viking Orion conducted its maiden voyage from Italy this year and it left Xiamen for Japan Oct 10.

Officers from Xiamen Maritime Safety Administration conduct inspections on Viking Orion. [Photo/fjsen.com]