I would demand to be helicoptered off that ship. No Mexico for me:(
Or send in the US Navy - No wait the whole fleet is floating around India.
Too bad, US citizens - you are on your own.
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Why is it the US government’s business that a private ship lost power?
Why should I pay for it?
You must be kidding. If this ship was out in International waters - there would be US Navy ships helping rescue the victims, regardless of the ship’s flag, under the auspices of the Coast Guard.
http://www.nfmm.no/tmm/97-evacuation-for-medical-reasons-at-sea-medevac
The coast-guard also spends tons of man hours rescuing people from private yachts and fishing boats. You pay for that.