Ferries could be set to ply between Florida and Cuba for the first time in 50 years as the United States government lifted the ban, approving new services.
Ferry services between the two countries were stopped after the U.S. imposed a trade embargo on Cuba in 1960. However, the services could soon be resumed as a number of ferry companies said that they have been given licenses, reported the BBC.
Joseph Hinson, president of the Miami-based United Americas Shipping Services, hailed the decision as a "great step forward" and added that if everything went smoothly then they would have things "up and running by September."
Washington announced its decision to renew diplomatic ties with Cuba in December last year.
Havana Ferry Partners of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said it also had a licence.
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