Alaska Cruises: Easing Restrictions and Enhancing Safety
This new law facilitates cruise travel between Washington and Alaska by bypassing the Canadian ban and supporting tourism post-pandemic. It means more available cruises and potentially lower costs for passengers, while also introducing new medical safety requirements on ships, such as mandatory defibrillators.
Key points
Cruise ships traveling from Washington to Alaska are now treated as foreign voyages, allowing them to bypass Canadian regulations and avoid penalties.
Non-U.S. citizen crew members can more easily work on these routes, increasing staff availability.
Mandatory installation and maintenance of defibrillators on ships are now required, enhancing medical safety for passengers and crew.
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