A 44-foot endangered sei whale was found dead on the bow of the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship upon its arrival at the Port of Brooklyn on May 4, 2024.

The necropsy indicated the whale suffered tissue trauma and a right flipper fracture, suggesting a collision with the vessel.

There is heightened concern over the impact of large vessels on marine life, especially in light of recent increases in whale deaths in the New York Bight Apex.

MSC Cruises has safety measures to prevent marine collisions and has adjusted routes to protect whales, pledging to further improve their procedures.

Investigations by marine experts into the whale's death are ongoing, and cruise officials have expressed regret over the tragic incident.