All cruise ships are designed and operated in compliance with the strict requirements of the International Maritime Organization, the UN agency that mandates global standards for the safety and operation of cruise ships through adoption of treaties, regulations and resolutions, codified in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
Safety-related regulations and requirements are rigorous – and ships often go substantially above and beyond what is required, for example carrying backup mechanical, navigational and safety provisions.
Ships crews undertake extensive training, certification, drills and scenarios for emergency situations, including the evacuation of a ship.
All cruise ships have lifeboats, life rafts and life preservers for every person on board as well as additional capacity.