The convoy was approximately 108 nautical miles (about 124 statute miles) from port around 5 p.m.

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Passengers were asked to arrive at the port at 2 p.m.

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The convoy was approximately 140 nautical miles (about 160 statute miles) from port around 2:30 p.m.

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"The ship's technical crew has determined the vessel will need to be towed to port, " Carnival said around 7:30 p.m.

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