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maxrandb

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29. Great post Shipmate

Reply to SoCal Roomba (Reply #23)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 07:18 AM

Mar 2020

They pulled it out of its maintenance availability. More than likely they deferred required work to a later date.

It might be limited in speed due to limitations on stressing the propulsion plants.

As you said, barring any unforeseen issue, they will make their scheduled berthing in NYC on time.

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