Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010

The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010, also known as Bill 111 hr 3360, was introduced in the US Congress to address safety and security concerns on cruise ships. The bill aimed to improve the safety and security of passengers and crew members on cruise vessels by implementing various measures.

Some key provisions of the bill included requiring cruise ships to have peepholes in cabin doors, installing security latches and time-sensitive key technology on cabin doors, and implementing video surveillance in certain areas of the ship. The bill also required cruise lines to maintain a log of all crimes reported on board, including sexual assaults, and to provide victims with access to medical treatment and counseling services.

Additionally, the bill required cruise lines to have trained personnel on board to respond to incidents of crime and to provide passengers with information on how to report crimes. The bill also required cruise lines to develop and implement procedures for responding to incidents of missing passengers. Overall, the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 aimed to improve the safety and security of passengers and crew members on cruise ships by implementing various measures to prevent and respond to incidents of crime.