The Celebration was forced to abandon its planned stop in Nassau and return to its homeport in Jacksonville, Florida, a Carnival Cruise Lines spokeswoman said.<\/p>\n
The ship spilled an estimated 200 liters (53 gallons) of lubricating oil into the water, spokeswoman Jennifer de la Cruz said from the company’s headquarters in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n
“My understanding is that there is no visible sign of the lubricant,” de la Cruz said. “It was a very small amount and I am told that it has dissipated.”<\/p>\n
The propeller was damaged in the accident and one of the ship’s engines was not functioning properly as a result, forcing the crew to operate with the other engine, she said.<\/p>\n
The company notified authorities in the Bahamas and the United States and the vessel was scheduled to return to its homeport Thursday morning as scheduled.<\/p>\n
Shipboard technicians were expected to examine the ship as it returned to the United States. Passengers were to receive a $50 (euro39.29) per person shipboard credit for the missed call at Nassau as well as a 25 percent discount off a future cruise, she said.<\/p>\n
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