Sexual assaults and rapes do happen to cruise passengers. In fact, there are several claims of rape and sexual assaults aboard cruise ships each year. This problem was so prolific that in 2010 Congress enacted the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act. This law is designed to enhance passenger safety […]
Category: Cruise Ship Sexual Assault / Rape Law
Sexual Assault / Rape on cruise ships, unfortunately, happen with regulatory. Much is written about “crew on passenger” attacks, but not much is written about “passenger on passenger” attacks. This article is meant to give a maritime lawyer’s insight on a cruise line’s legal obligations and liabilities for such horrific […]
Recently, there has been major legislation concerning the problem of rape and sexual assaults on cruise ships. On July 27, 2010, President Obama signed the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act into law. This act increases security, law enforcement, and cruise lines’ accountability for rapes and sexual assaults occurred on […]
We have been reporting on the major cruise lines forceing their crew member employees to sign arbitration agreements. These arbitration agreements deprive crew members of having their personal injury and wages claims decided by judges and juries. Courts, however, are starting to limit the cruise lines’ ability to preclude crew […]
Cruise Ship Passenger Sexual Assault / Rape – Why it Happens, Your Rights and What to Do If Attacked
It is terrible but sexual assaults / rapes occur on cruise ships. In fact, during the short period of April 1, 2007 – August 24, 2007 the 25 major cruise lines that makes up the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reported 41 instances of sexual assaults / rapes occurring aboard […]
