Cruise Ship Accident Resources and Help

Michael Ehline is a bonafide victim’s lobbyist in Washington, D.C. He has lobbied Congress multiple times on behalf of Cruise Ship Safety laws. Below is a list he has compiled over the years to help injured passengers and crew.

First of all, there is no government agency specifically in charge of cruise ship-related problems.

Important Cruise Resources:

• International Cruise Victims (ICV) – Dedicated to passing laws to protect rape, assault, and injury victims on cruises. Has led the way with Michael Ehline in safeguarding children and their families.

• Crimes Against Americans on Cruise Ships (FBI)

• Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) – Cruise Passenger Assistance. Competition and Integrity for America’s Seas.

• Guidance for Cruise Passengers (Department of Transportation)
• Travel Documentation (Department of Homeland Security)
• Obtaining a Passport (Department of State)
• Visa Requirements (Department of State)
• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Regulates the health and sanitary conditions on board cruise vessels doing business in the U.S.
  • Sanitation and Illness Prevention Aboard Cruise Vessels
  • Latest Virus Outbreaks on International Cruise Ships
  • Cruise Vessel Inspection Scores

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) enforces maritime laws at sea and is in charge of enforcing safety regulations and reporting crime statistics.

• • Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise
  • Cruise Line Incident Reporting Statistics

  ehlinelaw.com Resources

• Cruise Ship Accident Attorney – Dedicated to increasing safety and holding cruise lines accountable.
• Top 8 Cruise Disasters – U.S. News.
• Sexual assaults on the high seas come under scrutiny – CNN.com – “… sexual and physical assaults were the leading crimes committed on board cruise ships in recent years, the FBI says.”

LA Cruise Line Help

Los Angeles:

• Port of Los Angeles – The Port of Los Angeles operates the World Cruise Center in San Pedro.
• Long Beach Cruise Terminal – Located in the nearby City of Long Beach.
• San Pedro.com – San Pedro is the home of The Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center. 
• Los Angeles Cruise Schedule – Ports America.
• Los Angeles Cruise Transfers – Ensure that you arrive at the cruise terminal on time.
• Cruise law Blog.
• Princess Cruises.