Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards
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A client is concerned about norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. Which response from a CCS BEST addresses this health risk?
Answer: Explain that cruise ships are required to report outbreaks to the CDC, and hand hygiene significantly reduces risk
The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program monitors and reports ship outbreak data, and diligent handwashing is the most effective personal prevention measure.
Under SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations, cruise ships are required to conduct a mandatory safety drill for all passengers. When must this drill occur?
Answer: Before or within 24 hours of departure from the embarkation port
SOLAS amendments require that passenger muster drills be completed before the ship departs or within 24 hours of departure.
A client is purchasing a cruise that departs from a US port. Which US law provides consumer protections regarding cruise passenger rights in cases of significant itinerary changes?
Answer: The Federal Maritime Commission cruise passenger protection regulations
The FMC requires cruise lines to file financial responsibility documentation and maintain passenger fund protections for US-departing cruises.
A couple wants to cruise to the Mexican Riviera and asks about safety risks at ports of call. What is the CCS's BEST approach?
Answer: Review current US State Department travel advisories for each specific port city and share relevant safety recommendations
US State Department advisories provide port-specific safety ratings, and sharing this information equips clients to make informed decisions.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of 'pre-existing condition waivers' available in many cruise travel insurance policies?
Answer: To allow coverage for medical events related to pre-existing conditions if the policy is purchased within a specified window after initial trip deposit
Pre-existing condition waivers extend coverage to existing health conditions when the policy is purchased promptly after the initial deposit, typically within 10–21 days.
A client is cruising in Alaska and is concerned about the risk of cold-water immersion emergencies. Which onboard safety feature is MOST relevant to this concern?
Answer: Immersion suits (survival suits) stored at muster stations for use in cold-water emergencies
Immersion suits (also called survival suits or Gumby suits) are required on ships operating in cold waters and dramatically extend survival time in cold-water immersion.
When a client asks about the risk of piracy on an itinerary transiting the Gulf of Aden, what is the MOST appropriate CCS response?
Answer: Review current maritime security advisories, inform the client of the risk level, and note that cruise lines have maritime security protocols in place
A CCS should consult current advisories, transparently inform the client of documented risks, and explain that cruise lines implement industry security standards in high-risk waters.