• 2167 Rayburn HOB
  
  
  

Purpose of the Hearing

The Subcommittee met on September 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building to hold a hearing on cruise ship security practices and procedures. During a Subcommittee hearing in March 2007, entitled “Crimes Against Americans on Cruise Ships,” representatives of the Cruise Lines International Association, Inc. (“CLIA”) and the victims and family members of victims of alleged crimes on cruise ships agreed at the Chairman’s request to meet to discuss: (1) potential refinements in procedures for reporting alleged crimes on cruise ships to U.S. authorities; and (2) specific measures that could be implemented to improve the safety and security of passengers on cruise ships. These parties further agreed to re-appear before the Subcommittee to provide an update on the status of their discussions. This hearing is intended to receive that update and to examine whether the security practices and procedures aboard cruise ships are adequate to ensure the safety of all passengers.

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