The Coast Guard said it prevented a MSC Cruises ship from leaving a Miami port because of mechanical issues aboard the vessel.
The Coast Guard said it detained the MSC Poesia on Tuesday, and the ship will remain in the Coast Guard’s custody until it is fully repaired.
“The Coast Guard cannot currently comment on the specifics of an ongoing Port State Control Examination, but we have identified deficiencies with systems on board the vessel that we are addressing with MSC,” Capt. Frank Florio, commander of USCG Sector Miami, said in a press release issued by the Coast Guard.
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The ship was set readying for an 11-day trip, with more than 2,000 passengers aboard when the Coast Guard forced it to power down.
“We have made the difficult decision to cancel the current sailing,” MSC Cruises said in a statement. “We recognize how disappointing and frustrating this news is for our guests, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption to their holiday.”
The company said all passengers will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and will help people get back home.
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