Coast Guard issues NPRM on cruise ship terminal security

DECEMBER 10, 2014 — The U.S. Coast Guard has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) amending its regulations on cruise ship terminal security in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard says

Cruise industry adopts new lifeboat loading policy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 — The cruise industry has adopted an additional safety policy related to the loading of lifeboats by crew members for training purposes.The policy exceeds current international regulatory requirements and