46 USC 3509 - Medical standards

U.S Code last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

§ 3509.

Medical standards

The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that—

(1)

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;

(2)

the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and

(3)

the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes—

(A)

the location of the vessel’s medical facilities; and

(B)

the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency.

(Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIII [LXXXIII], § 8322(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4702.)

cite as: 46 USC 3509