Adrift At Sea—The Duty Of Passing Ships To Rescue Stranded Seafarers
By Idris Henriksen · · 1 min read
Robert D. Peltz | Article
Twenty-six cruise lines headquartered in North America, which form the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), presently sail 225 ships throughout the world. In addition, numerous cargo ships, tankers, and other vessels are operated by companies maintaining their bases of operations in the United States. As a result, it is not uncommon for these vessels periodically to pass in the vicinity of distressed ships of all types needing assistance. Such occurrences are especially common for those ships sailing in the vicinity of Cuba and Haiti, where politically oppressed and economically deprived individuals often attempt to escape to other countries, including the United States, in rafts and all manner of unseaworthy crafts or vessels. Read More…
2014-09-24
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