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Security
Security has been rigorously reviewed and enhanced, following recent world events by the cruise lines, government agencies, port authorities and coast guards. There are a number of initiatives that these organizations have undertaken to ensure that travelling by ship remains safe and secure. The security checks and procedures in force at ports, together with your own vigilance will assist in making travel by ship safer. Failure to observe the security requirements could endanger yourself and others. If you do not observe or fail to comply with security requirements you could be prevented from boarding a ship and could be subject to prosecution by the local authorities. The security measures that have been put into place are intended to be no more intrusive than is absolutely necessary. The cruise lines hope that their passengers are not inconvenienced by them and trust that they will understand the security measures are designed to protect you, your fellow passengers, the ship’s crew and the ship itself. Passenger’s awareness of security matters can make a significant contribution toward a sound security system. Passenger’s should always guard their luggage closely and never leave it unattended between the time you leave home to check in at the cruise terminal. One should never accept or take luggage, items or packages aboard ship for other people or that are not personally packed by you. Whenever you travel by ship you will under go security checks and screening before embarking a ship. You will be required to go through a metal detector. Passenger’s carry on luggage will be inspected by an X-ray machine and may be subject to a manual search by local security officers. Your checked luggage will be inspected by an X-ray machine and may be subject to a manual search by local security officers before being placed aboard the ship. When you check in for embarkation you will be issued with a boarding pass. Today these boarding passes vary from one cruise line to another. The latest boarding passes will include your photograph, lifeboat station, an expiry date, along with other pertinent information. The security officer at the gangway will ask that you show your boarding pass before proceeding aboard. The security officer may ask for a second piece of government issued photo ID as verification.
Most cabins today can be locked with a plastic key card called the VingCard, which is an electronically coded key and lock. On older ships, you may still find the old style key and metal mechanical lock. It is recommended that you keep your cabin locked at all times when you are not there. A number of cruise lines have now introduced security regulations, which bans the use of cellular/mobile phone along with any form of transceiver transmitting equipment. It is advisable not to take them onboard. If you are in any doubt or need clarification about safety and security, ask to speak to the Safety Officer at the purser’s or reception desk.
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