The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that—
a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation;
the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and
the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes—
the location of the vessel’s medical facilities; and
the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency.
Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIII134 Stat. 4702 (Added [LXXXIII], § 8322(a), , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Exemptions for Certain Passenger Vessels
section 11510 of Pub. L. 117–263section 3508 of this titleFor provisions exempting certain passenger vessels from the requirements authorized under this section, see , set out as a note under .