Originally posted by Nautilus Telegraph August 2010
Requirements include:
- Cabin door peepholes for visitor identification
- deck rail height at a minimum of 1.07m (42 inches)
- crime report information packs for passengers
- rape examination kits
- STD/STI medication
- Trained medical staff in dealing with assault and sexual assault
- Log of all shipboard crime
- Immediate reporting of serious offences to FBI / USGC
- Trained Crew member certified in crime scene preservation (to apply 2 years after new certification standards are adopted)
Non compliant vessels can be denied entry into US ports, civil penalties up to US$50,000 per violation, criminal penalties up to US$250,000 and even a year in jail...