safety and Security While Cruising......

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Many People view cruising as a family-friendly and safe vacation option, and for good reason. The very nature of a cruise ship’s environment is similar to a secure building with a 24-hour security staff. Cruising also has an excellent safety record. Because cruise lines are in the vacation business, the safety and security of their guests is understandably their highest priority.

Upon boarding, cruise passengers learn what to do and where to report in the unlikely event of an emergency. This Drill is required by both U.S. international Law.

Cruise ships operating from U.S. ports are inspected regularly by the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure the vessel is following all laws pertaining to safety, security and environmental protection. The larger cruise ship maintain advanced communications, navigation and weather-forecasting systems.

All cruise ships are required to have in place formal security plans that meet national and international regulations. Large ocean-going vessels also retain their own highly trained security personnel – often former law enforcement or military.

The crew of the average cruise ship includes several teams of fire and emergency personnel able to respond immediately to any emergency. An average-sized, ocean-going cruise ship’s safety equipment typically includes as many as 4,000 smoke detectors and alarms.

Each crew member aboard the ship – including waiters, cabin stewards and rock-climbing instructors – have a role in emergency procedures and must be trained in those procedures.

For passengers, security measures begin at cruise terminals with the latest screening procedures (including a requirement for 100 percent screening of all passenger luggage on cruise voyages with international destinations).

As for personal safety, guests should feel safe while practicing the same common sense and precautions they use at home. Guests should also be sure to participate in all safety drills while onboard, and never hesitate to ask crew-members for guidance should they have any questions.

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