In 2020, a cruise ship named the MSC Poesia refused to pay for fuel in the Bahamas. The company that owns the ship, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) refused to pay for fuel due to an issue with their Bahamian supplier.
The MSC Poesia had been scheduled to make a stop at a Bahamian port and was expected to take on a significant amount of fuel. However, after arriving, the ship’s crew realized that the fuel supplier was not prepared to supply them with the necessary fuel.
The MSC Poesia had already received permission from its home port in Italy and had been granted permission from the Bahamian port authorities, but they were unable to refuel due to issues with their supplier.
The MSC Poesia was then forced to leave without refueling and made its way back home without taking on any fuel. This caused outrage among Bahamian officials who felt that they were being taken advantage of by the shipping company.
The Outcome
After much negotiation between MSC and Bahamas government officials, an agreement was reached where MSC would pay for the fuel it did not take on when it left port. This came as a relief to both sides as it prevented any further legal action from being taken against the company.
Conclusion
The MSC Poesia incident serves as an example of how important it is for companies operating abroad to be aware of local regulations and customs when conducting business. In this case, by not paying for its fuel, MSC risked damaging its reputation and facing serious legal repercussions.
What Cruise Ship Did Not Pay For Fuel?
The cruise ship MSC Poesia did not pay for fuel while visiting the Bahamas in 2020 due to an issue with their supplier. After much negotiation between MSC and Bahamas government officials, an agreement was reached where MSC would pay for the fuel it did not take on when it left port.