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Amends maritime law to allow nonpecuniary damages for cruise ship accidents on the high seas.
Key Points
- 1Amends 46 U.S.C. §30307 to include cruise ship voyages
- 2Defines 'cruise ship' as vessel carrying 250+ passengers with sleeping facilities
- 3Defines 'nonpecuniary damages' as damages for loss of care, comfort, and companionship
- 4Extends existing commercial aviation accident liability framework to cruise ships
Impact Areas
Cruise ship passengersCruise industryMaritime lawPersonal injury litigation
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