NBC 4 New York has revealed that the damages sustained on Anthem of the Seas was not only cosmetic. According to an interview with US Coast Guard the ship left propulsion system is not functioning properly. As shown in the NBC video bellow, on return to Bayonne only the right propulsion system had powered the cruise ship. 

US Coast Guard investigator Lt. Josh Buck said that teams are on board Anthem of the Seas making sure the ship is fully functional before it is allowed to sail for the next scheduled cruise for Saturday.

All curtail functions will be examined by the US Coast Guard, from lifeboats and liferafts, structural integrity and all safety equipment before the ship will be allowed to sail again.

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