A federal judge has ordered the SS United States, a historic ocean liner, to vacate its long-time berth at Pier 82 in Philadelphia by September 12, 2024, or face penalties from Penn Warehousing, which owns the pier. The ruling follows ongoing legal disputes over unpaid dockage fees and the vessel's deteriorating condition. The SS United States Conservancy, which has managed the ship since 2011, had requested an extension to December 5 to relocate the ship but was denied by U.S. District Judge Anita Brody. With the ship unable to move under its own power, any relocation would require significant financial and logistical planning, including obtaining Coast Guard approval. The conservancy's plans to convert the ship into a tourist attraction have struggled to materialize due to high costs, while alternative proposals have also failed. The conservancy has warned that if the ship is not relocated, it could face being scrapped or sunk as an artificial reef.