- FBI has launched an investigation into a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which was forced to return to Galveston shortly after departing on November 8.
- The cruise ship docked in Galveston on Monday morning after authorities ordered it to return due to a passenger incident.
- Federal investigators boarded the vessel to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a passenger, whose identity has not been released.
- The FBI is working with the Coast Guard and other agencies, including the Port of Galveston Police Department and Customs and Border Protection.
- After the investigation, the ship resumed its planned itinerary, with stops in Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatán.
- The MSC Seascape is a 5,877-guest ship that was on a seven-night itinerary around the Caribbean.
- Authorities have not confirmed any arrests related to the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
- Local reports indicate that a passenger witnessed a man being escorted off the ship in handcuffs, followed by an ambulance.
The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which was forced to return to Galveston, Texas, just hours after departing on November 8 for a seven-day Caribbean voyage. The ship docked on Monday morning following an incident involving a passenger.1
Federal investigators boarded the vessel to examine the circumstances surrounding the death, although no details have been released regarding the identity of the deceased or the nature of the incident. The FBI is collaborating with the Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police Department, and Customs and Border Protection in the investigation.3
In a statement, a cruise line spokesperson said, “On reporting a guest incident aboard our ship, we were instructed by the authorities to return to the Port of Galveston. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and providing support to those impacted.” Local reports indicate that a passenger witnessed a man being escorted off the ship in handcuffs, followed by an ambulance leaving the area, although authorities have not confirmed any arrests or connections to the suspected homicide.78
The MSC Seascape, which can accommodate 5,877 guests, was scheduled to visit Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel before returning to Texas on November 15. Further details about the incident remain scarce, as the investigation continues.
“The ship, carrying 5,877 guests, was on a seven-night itinerary and has since departed Galveston to resume its route. A witness reported seeing a man escorted off in handcuffs, though authorities have not confirmed an arrest or identified the deceased.”
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