CRUISING WITH HEIGHTENED SECURITY STANDARDS

The events of September 11, 2001 had an immediate effect on all aspects of the transportation industry. This article focuses on the cruise industry that has had an enviable safety record. Existing regulations, proactive planning, and a strong U.S. Coast Guard and industry partnership made it possible to address the increased security demands of the post-September 11 terrorist threat. The article reviews some of the specific measures the industry has implimented since it began operating at security level III, the highest level.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States Coast Guard

  National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA  United States  22203-1804
• Authors:
  • Crye, M
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety Council
• Publication Date: 2003-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 61-63
• Serial:
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cruise lines; Improvements; Maritime safety; National security; Security; Standards; Terrorism
• Identifier Terms: Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00963068
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 25 2003 12:00AM