Coast Guard Detains MSC Poesia Cruise Ship in Miami Amid Safety Inspection
Coast Guard detains MSC Poesia cruise ship in Miami for safety inspection. MSC Cruises cooperates as officials review vessel, passenger numbers unclear.
POLICY WIRE — Miami, USA — The U.S. Coast Guard has taken the MSC Poesia, a cruise liner operated by MSC Cruises, into custody at the Port of Miami while officials carry out a safety inspection.
“The Coast Guard is tasked with verifying safe and secure commerce. It is the Captain of the Port’s priority to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, the vessel, and the environment,” the service said.
MSC Cruises said, “We are fully cooperating with authorities as they complete their inspection. As this process is ongoing, we are unable to provide further information at this time,” and added, “We are keeping guests informed of updates regarding the ship’s anticipated departure and appreciate their continued patience and understanding.”
The MSC Poesia can accommodate more than 3,200 guests and over 1,000 crew members, though the exact number of people currently aboard has not been disclosed.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
