Regardless of where they sail, all cruise ships operate under international rules known as Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). These regulations cover fire safety, navigation rules, maritime security ...

International maritime rules are clear that vessels at sea have a duty to rescue those in trouble. The 1974 Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea says any ship learning of persons in distress ...

In the year 2024, as many as 185 beachgoers and revelers - including women and children - have died by drowning in the ...