The Cosco Busan was allowed to leave San Francisco after a "customs hold" was placed on the vessel following her allision with the Oakland Bay Bridge, discussed here. The Coast Guard press release includes links to video and pictures of the ship underway.
In related news, the Coast Guard reports that the pilot onboard during the allision has voluntarily deposited his federal license with the Coast Guard. Pilotage in ports and harbors has been regulated by the States since 1789. Historically, there have been complaints that the States are given the right to regulate pilotage but the same law exists today.
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