DISCOVERY PRINCESS

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Cruise ship broke off its moorings in San Francisco

The 'Discovery Princess' broke free from its moorings due to high winds while was berthed at San Francisco's Pier 27 on April 1, 2025, at around 5 p.m., when winds reached up to 29 mph, The blustery conditions also caused the platform connecting the ship to the dock to break free. The strong winds caused three stern cables to snap, leading the vessel to drift toward Pier 23. In response, the crew released a thicker stern line to reduce the ship's angle against the wind and activated the engines to maneuver it back to the berth. All passengers and crew remained safe, with no reported injuries. The ship had arrived in San Francisco on the morning of March 31 during its seven-day round trip from Los Angeles. It departed the San Francisco port at its scheduled time of 10 p.m.