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Since the events of September 2001, all
transportation security levels have been significantly
increased. For cruise ships, there are these specific
requirements:
- 100 percent of all stores and baggage loaded on
cruise ships is x-rayed for security purposed.
- Passengers must pass through security screening
devices, just like those used in airports, before being
allowed to board ship.
- Passengers traveling outside their home country must
carry a valid birth certificate or current passport.
- When leaving or re-entering the ship for port visits,
passengers must check with ship’s personnel.
- Guests are no longer allowed access to ships without
pre-authorized screening of documents and permission of
the captain.
- When crossing national boundaries, customs agents must
come on board to check crew and passenger documentation
before clearing the ship.
Prior to security procedures becoming more stringent,
non-sailing guests used to be able to come on board or
bid departing passengers bon voyage from the dock. Today
neither is allowed.
CRIME: While no place-ashore or at sea,-is completely
free of risk, the reported incidence of
serious crime on cruise lines is extremely low. Most
companies maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy and
employ on-board a security staff. Guests are
encouraged to use common sense and be as observant of
their possessions and surroundings as they would when
traveling anywhere. Safety information is available in
daily bulletins, port visit briefings and generally at
the purser’s office. Most ships provide room safes or
safety deposit boxes.
CUSTOMS: When re-entering a country and leaving the
ship, everyone must clear customs. This procedure means
providing proper identification documentation (generally
a passport) as well as a declaration of the total value
of items purchased and any controlled substances (such
as liquor or tobacco).
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