Arizona Victim Leads to Cruise Line Safety Legislation Passage
Shadegg: “There’s no reason why these floating cities should not have public safety equipment on board and safety protocol in place. In the case of Merrian Carver, the cruise line failed to notify the victim’s family or law enforcement when she disappeared. This should never happen again!”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Shadegg (AZ-03) issued this statement today following the passage of the Cruise Vessel Security Act (H.R. 3360):
“This heart-wrenching story came to me through the lobbying of my constituent, Arizonan Ken Carver. Merrian Carver, Ken’s daughter, tragically disappeared from a cruise ship in 2004 and was never found. Ms. Carver was a vibrant young woman with her entire life ahead of her.
“There’s no reason why these floating cities should not have public safety equipment on board and safety protocol in place. In the case of Merrian Carver the cruise line failed to notify the victim’s family or law enforcement when she disappeared. This should never happen again!
“It’s clear that without closing this gap, cruise passengers literally travel at their own risk! The resources that are presently available in our communities are not available on cruise ships, and this legislation fills that gap in accountability and responsibility.
“Oftentimes there are several hundred people on one vessel. One would hope each one of those individuals has the best intentions, but sometimes bad things happen. Not only will this bill make cruise ships accountable, but it will make them safer for all.
“The Cruise Vessel Security Act requires that cruise ships keep rape kits on board the vessel, have video surveillance to monitor crime, crime scene investigation training, and certification for crewmembers.”
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