US Coast Guard crews and the Buzzards Bay Task Force launched on Sep 7, 2018, after the 'Star Pride' became disabled about two miles off the coast of Cuttyhunk. The captain of the 'Star Pride' called watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England at about 3:20 p.m., reporting the ship lost power and was disabled. Coast Guard crews and the Buzzards Bay Task Force surrounded the vessel the ensure the safety of the passengers and crew of the ship. The crew of the Star Pride was able to safely anchor outside the channel and regained power at about 5 p.m. The Coast Guard has ordered the vessel to have a Coast Guard inspection prior to completing its scheduled trip to Manhattan. Under tug escort, the 'Star Pride' proceeded to Newport where she berthed on Sep 8 at 5.30 a.m. to await inspectors. The cruise ship had 191 passengers and 160 crewmembers aboard. Units involved in the response included the Coast Guard Stations Woods Hole, Menemsha and Cape Cod Canal, the Coast Guard Cutter 'Cobia', the Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod and the Buzzards Bay Task Force. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-local-partners-respond-to-disabled-cruise-ship-in-buzzards-bay/2018/09/07/
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08 September 2018 - 13:28
Cruise ship berthed in Newport after power was restored
US Coast Guard crews and the Buzzards Bay Task Force launched on Sep 7, 2018, after the 'Star Pride' became disabled about two miles off the coast of Cuttyhunk
WORLD SHIPPING
08 September 2018 - 13:28
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