Friday September 14 ,2012
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Anyone who has sailed on a cruise ship from a U.S. port has probably noticed, aside from the luxurious exterior and dedicated service, that preparation for at-sea emergencies is taken very seriously. Lifeboats and life
rafts line the sides of the ship, fire suppression equipment is visible on every deck, and there is no lack of information on how passengers should act during an emergency situation.
So, just who is it that ensures cruise ship personnel are staying on top of their safety game? For that, we have Coast Guard marine inspectors to thank.
During the summer months, Southeast Alaska becomes a hotbed of tourist activity. With limited infrastructure, one of the easiest ways to visit the area is by cruise ship, each carrying anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand passengers. The constant flow of these large vessels through the Southeast’s ports keeps marine inspectors busy.
From May through September, as many as 32 large cruise ships will call on ports throughout Southeast Alaska. According to the Resource Development Council for Alaska
Photo and source U.S. COAST GUARD
So, just who is it that ensures cruise ship personnel are staying on top of their safety game? For that, we have Coast Guard marine inspectors to thank.
During the summer months, Southeast Alaska becomes a hotbed of tourist activity. With limited infrastructure, one of the easiest ways to visit the area is by cruise ship, each carrying anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand passengers. The constant flow of these large vessels through the Southeast’s ports keeps marine inspectors busy.
From May through September, as many as 32 large cruise ships will call on ports throughout Southeast Alaska. According to the Resource Development Council for Alaska
Photo and source U.S. COAST GUARD
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