US Senator requests information from three largest cruise lines
Chairman John D. Rockefeller IV sent letters to the three largest cruise line companies requesting information about their passenger safety, security, and health practices. Rockefeller’s letters, sent to Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line, follow a series of oversight letters he sent in February 2012.
“The cruise industry enjoys many advantages operating out of the United States but the advantages to American consumers and taxpayers are less clear,” said Rockefeller.
“Recent cruise ship incidents underscore the need for a strong commitment to passenger safety and security from the entire cruise industry, not just those that wind up on the news most frequently. The responses from the cruise line companies will help Congress make sure the rules governing the cruise industry provide passengers with the safe and comfortable traveling experiences they expect and deserve, instead of giving the companies a free pass at taxpayer expense.”
For more information, you can read the letter to Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
Source: US Senator Rockefeller
