16 February, 2013

No one wants government until they need government.

No central agency oversees, inspects cruise ships | Fox News: A maze of maritime regulations and fragmented oversight of the cruise industry make it tough for consumers to assess the health and safety record of ships they're about to board for vacation.

No one entity or country oversees or regulates the industry. There's no central database for passengers seeking ship information.

The Coast Guard and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer some ship safety and health information online.