Cruise ship arrives in New York Harbor with a dead whale stuck in the bow

Last Saturday, the MSC Meraviglia, a grand cruise ship, arrived in New York Harbor with an unusual cargo on its bow: Lifeless body of a 13.4 meter long sei whale, This marine mammal is predominantly dark brown on the back and light brown or white below. endangered specie And is considered the third largest among whales.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has launched an investigation to clarify the details of this unusual phenomenon. According to ABC sources, the discovery occurred when the MSC Meraviglia stopped its voyage in a port in Brooklyn County during the docking process.

MSC Cruises spokesperson Confirmed that the whale was trapped in the boat And expressed regret on behalf of the company for the loss of marine life. He assured that the company complies with all regulations designed to protect whales, including changing itineraries in certain areas to avoid collisions with these mammals.

The whale’s carcass was taken to New Jersey for an autopsy, which was performed Tuesday, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spokeswoman Andrea Gomez. The goal of this autopsy is Determine whether the whale was alive or dead at the time of collision with the ship.,

Sei whales can weigh up to 4 tons, are usually seen in deep water and off the coast, and are internationally protected, As part of its commitment to transparency and compliance with maritime regulations, the cruise company informed the relevant authorities about the incident as soon as the ship reached New York.