To alleviate Saipan's dearth of hotel rooms, a Chinese company wants a 400-foot luxury cruise ship to serve as hotel or 'floatel.'
Saipan in the Northern Marianas. Photo: Supplied
The M/V China Star could accommodate tourists once permanently anchored at Saipan's Charlie Dock.
Aside from the floatel the company also envisions opening a restaurant to cater to both tourists and locals alike.
Charlie Dock is currently used to accommodate military ships and cruise ships, but only for short durations.
