The Government Accountability
Office report on implementation
of the Cruise Vessel Security and
Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010 has
concluded that cruise lines are
complying with requirements
and its enactment into law is
progressing as intended.
Cruise Lines International
Association president and
ceo Christine Duffy said the
report highlights the proactive
efforts of the cruise industry to
continuously improve shipboard
operations and safety.
“Although allegations of serious
crime on cruise ships are a small
fraction of corresponding rates
on land, the cruise industry
voluntarily discloses allegations
of serious crime to the public
so consumers can see for
themselves that alleged crimes
on cruise ships are uncommon,”
Duffy said.
“To our knowledge, no other
industry provides this level of
transparency.”
The GAO report also notes
that the comparatively low rate
of alleged crime on cruise ships
“can be explained in part by
the fact that passengers are in
a set environment, all persons
and items brought on board are
screened, camera surveillance
is ubiquitous, and security
personnel are present,” Duffy said.
In 2012, the cruise industry
adopted 10 new safety policies
which are mandatory for CLIA
membership.
