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of musters and emergency instructions) into the IMO guidance specific to Passenger Ship Safety. In a recent development, CLIA has announced its support of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control’s (a unified system of inspection procedures) Harmonized Verification Programme (HAVEP), through which its 27 member States will provide focused attention on passenger ship safety throughout the 2013 calendar year. During the HAVEP, Port State Control
Officers will inspect passenger ships and witness a number of emergency drills and scenarios on operational controls that govern the safe operation of passenger vessels. The main purpose of the HAVEP is to verify that the crew can organize themselves into an effective team to tackle an emergency; that there is effective communication among officers, crew and shore-based support; that the Master is in control; and that crew and passengers can safely abandon ship if necessary.
glObal indusTry assOciaTiOn In mid-December, nine cruise industry associations across the globe agreed to operate under a common organization with a unified structure to serve as the voice and advocacy leader of the global cruise industry, representing it at international maritime and shipping organizations around the world. The new association was created to provide increased benefits and a globally unified voice for cruise lines, travel agents and business partners. ML
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