Things We Think Congress Should Investigate

Please post any incidents that have happened to you or your family or friends involving poor security and safety practices of cruise lines. Congress should act to assure the safety of all passengers in the future by requiring background checks for some passengers and all crew members. Perhaps an "Amber" type alert for everyone on the ship and nearby ships within minutes of someone going overboard. Perhaps a sea marshall program like the air marshall program. Vacationing and retired cilvilian and military law enforcement personnel could have free cruises to help monitor and investigate security and safety problems. They should have authority to deal directly with the FBI or other government agency. There currently is no central database of crimes and accidents experienced by passengers or crew. Give us a note about problems you are aware of and any suggestions you have for improving the security and safety of all. The current lack of safety and security is not acceptable especially after 9/11. I have already asked our Congressman and Senators to look into a solution.