Protocol relating to the status of refugees (1967) Protocol relating to the status of refugees (1967) The protocol relating to the status of refugees of 1967 broadens the definition of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951. The main point of the protocol was to "grant all refugees the same status irrespective of the effective date of the 1st of January 1951." The protocol was completed on the 31st of January 1967 in New York City. Switzerland ratified the protocol on the 20th of May 1968. Germany ratified it on the 5th of November, 1969, and Austria ratified it on the 5th of September 1973.
Sapphire Princess being constructed at the same time, so the original "Sapphire" assumed the role of "Diamond". This name swap assisted in keeping the delivery date of "Diamond Princess" on time, and kept "Sapphire Princess" on schedule as it was nearing completion early. "Sapphire Princess" was the second Princess Cruises ship to be built in a Japanese shipyard, and lacks the "wing" or spoiler across the rear which can be seen on "Golden Princess". At the beginning of 2012 "Sapphire Princess" was refitted with Princess' signature "Piazza" in place of the center atrium, including the International Café and a pizzeria. Princess also