UPDATE: 3:58PM: Coast Guard officials have said the damaged azipod has been replaced and Coast Guard officials are examining it along with the ship's lifeboats and other safety equipment to see if they meet standards. The ship can safely maneuver with one azipod, Rowe said.
The United States Coast Guard reports that the major storm Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas ran into last week damaged part of its propulsion system.
Glad to be back in port. 1 of the 2 engines was definitely not working at full capacity. #AnthemoftheSeas pic.twitter.com/UUcYeVbBR9
— Jason Keckler (@Keckler12) February 11, 2016
Coast Guard spokesman Charles Rowe says the Anthem of the Seas' left azipod was rendered inoperable during the storm. An azipod is a propeller that's mounted to a steerable pod that contains an electric motor.
According to Rowe, Royal Caribbean informed the Coast Guard prior to the ship returning to its homeport of Bayonne.
Despite the damage, Rowe indicated the ship can safely maneuver with a single azipod.
The Coast Guard says the ship sustained largely cosmetic damage, including broken glass, china and balcony doors.
Anthem of the Seas encountered a major storm last weekend that saw hurricane-strength conditions and forced the ship to return home early.
