Cruise ship detained by Coast Guard in Miami cleared to sail
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard cleared the MSC Poesia to leave the Port of Miami after confirming that the ship corrected safety and environmental deficiencies. The cruise canceled after the vessel was detained, and passengers received full refunds and help getting home.Key Facts
- The Coast Guard detained the foreign-flagged ship earlier in November.
- The Coast Guard inspected the ship under its authority to check foreign vessels in U.S. ports.
- Inspectors verified the required corrections before clearing the ship to depart.
- MSC Cruises called the matter regulatory but did not provide further details.
- More than 2,000 people were on board when the ship was detained, according to a source familiar with the matter.
- MSC Poesia can carry more than 3,200 passengers and over 1,000 crew members.
- The cruise planned after the ship’s detention was canceled, and passengers received full refunds and help getting home.
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