From CBS News · Cristian Benavides · · 1m
Coast Guard detains cruise ship in Miami
The MSC Poesia is held at Port of Miami while authorities inspect the vessel for compliance with international standards and U.S. regulations.
In brief
The MSC Poesia is held at Port of Miami while authorities inspect the vessel for compliance with international standards and U.S. regulations. The U.S. Coast Guard detained the MSC Poesia cruise ship at Port of Miami on Sunday to verify compliance with safety standards, delaying its departure with passengers on board…
Cruise ship detained in Miami
The MSC Poesia is currently detained with passengers on board at the Port of Miami. The U.S. Coast Guard detained the ship on Sunday for inspection while its itinerary remains on hold.
Coast Guard verifying safety compliance
The Coast Guard said its teams are verifying the cruise ship's compliance with international standards and U.S.regulations.The Captain of the Port's priority is ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, the vessel, and the environment.
“The Coast Guard is tasked with verifying safe and secure commerce.”
MSC Cruises cooperating with inspection
MSC Cruises says the MSC Poesia has a capacity of more than three thousand two hundred passengers and over one thousand crew members. The company is fully cooperating with authorities as they complete their inspection.
“We are fully cooperating with authorities as they complete their inspection.”
Here's the gist
The U.S. Coast Guard detained the MSC Poesia cruise ship at Port of Miami on Sunday to verify compliance with safety standards, delaying its departure with passengers on board.
