The US Coast Guard has concluded its investigation regarding the cruise ship Harmony of the Seas’ unauthorized entry into a safety zone established by the Captain of the Port of Jacksonville on January 30, 2022.
The Harmony of the Seas’ crew got underway from Port Canaveral and began voyaging toward the Bahamas. Harmony of the Seas entered an established safety zone, designed to ensure the safety of the public during the Cosmo Skymed rocket launch, without proper authorization.
The launch was ultimately cancelled due to the encroachment into the surveilled launch hazard area.
The Coast Guard establishes and enforces safety zones. When these zones are violated, USCG may pursue administrative enforcement actions. Such actions may include monetary fines and or future vessel control actions.
We are committed to protecting the maritime transportation system as well as finding the best practices to manage the intersection of space and maritime operations
said Capt. Janet D. Espino-Young, prevention division chief, Coast Guard District Seven.
