Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing regarding cruise ship safety

In the context of foreign flagged cruise ships operating in U.S. waters, U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Brian Salerno addresses (a) setting standards for safety, security, and environmental stewardship for commercial vessels, facilities and mariners, (b) ensuring compliance with those standards, (c) conducting investigations of violations and accidents, and (e) the policy regarding the conduct of Search and Rescue.

Source: http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120229-uscg-cruise-ship-safety.shtm

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