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 Sapphire Princess Sapphire Princess is a cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises that entered service in 2004 as the twin sister ship of "Diamond Princess". She is one of the world's largest cruise ships, with a capacity of 2,670 passengers and is the sixth Gem Class ship built by Princess Cruises. "Sapphire Princess" was christened on June 10, 2004 in Seattle—the first cruise ship ever to be christened in that port. Currently, "Sapphire Princess" is sailing Asian cruises from Shanghai year-round until the arrival of the "Majestic Princess" in 2017. After the arrival, it will resume sailing from China in