| The cruise industry is rapidly growing and each year | | | | this security programs, there is a strict implementation |
| the number of people cruising also doubles. The | | | | of formal security plans, access control, and screening |
| excitement and enjoyment with cruising is really | | | | measures, communications between ships and ports |
| tempting but still there are specific reasons why we | | | | and waterside security. All passengers and their |
| also tend to back up. One reason would be our | | | | luggage are checked before the cruise and all the |
| security and safety during the cruise. Our security and | | | | crew undergo a U.S. State Department background |
| safety is always a question during the cruise especially | | | | check. Anyone who enters and leaves the ship must |
| in our world today where you can never be | | | | also pass through security screening. Different |
| completely safe anywhere. | | | | programs and departments are working hand in hand |
| Cruise ships can be a potential terrorist targets, that's | | | | to protect the passengers. |
| why the United Nations implemented maritime security | | | | Although there are a lot of accidents and tragedies |
| laws in order to protect onboard guests. The | | | | we have heard from cruise ships, it is still safe. It will |
| International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code | | | | not only depend on the security the crew and the ship |
| was introduced in 2004 by the International Maritime | | | | is providing you, but you should also learn to protect |
| Organization (IMO) and United States also created the | | | | yourself by being cautious and ready at all times. |
| Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). Through | | | | |