End of cruise reveals grisly finding in New York
In New York harbor, a cruise ship uncovers a shocking sight: a whale measuring over 13 meters comes into view upon arrival. After a thorough examination, signs of health before the ship collision emerge.
A cruise ship journey ended on a grim note upon docking in New York harbor, unveiling a 13.5-meter-long whale's carcass on its bow. As detailed by the New York Times, the incident took place when the ship's impact with the majestic creature led to its unfortunate demise.
The sight of the whale corpse, adorning the entire bow, was spotted as the vessel entered the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. MSC Cruise, the cruise company responsible, expedited communication to the local authorities. The gargantuan specimen, estimated around 23,000 kilograms heavy, was transferred to a New Jersey coastline for a forensic study.
The deceased creature was confirmed as a Sei whale, a rare species thriving deep in uncharted waters distant from shorelines. Robert A. DiGiovanni, scientific head of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, explained to the New York Times that his team discovered fractured bones in the whale's right flipper and tissue damage in its right scapula. Yet, preliminary tests for hazardous substances and toxic biota were result-free. These discoveries suggest that the whale was robust and healthy prior to being struck by the ship, according to DiGiovanni. Further factors, though, couldn't be absolutely disregarded.
Cruise company takes preventative measures
MSC Cruises has implemented comprehensive actions to avert these mishaps, says a representative. Included are educational training programs and changes to routes in particular regions. The company now plans to review and update their protective strategies, if needed.
A spokeswoman for MSC Cruises shared in an interview with the New York Times about more than a hundred whales injured or killed by means of net ensnarement or collision with ships in the recent past. DiGiovanni echoed the sentiment, urging that we must all develop an awareness of how to behave responsibly around whales.
Mariners along the eastern coastline have been advised to operate their vessels at slower speeds and maintain heightened vigilance, as stated by a representative for the US Maritime Administration. They are also encouraged to report any instances of dead, injured, or entangled whales.
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The stranded Sei whale, a rare species known for its deep-sea dwelling, was initially believed to have collided with the cruise ship in international waters. Subsequently, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) expressed concern about the incident, calling for increased cooperation among maritime countries to protect whales and reduce ship-whale collisions.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has urged cruise lines to adopt best practices in their operations to minimize the risk of collisions with marine life, including whales. IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee has stressed the importance of incorporating whale conservation measures into ship design and navigation procedures.
Source: www.ntv.de
