Are you safer at sea or at home? You might be surprised by recent news.
The cruise industry has been plagued by a number of issues this past year ranging from virus outbreaks to ships running aground. An article on NEWS.com.au warns of another startling trend: cruise ship passengers are 50 percent more likely to be the victim of a sexual assault on board than on land. According to expert Ross Klein from the University of Newfoundland, about 80 percent of assaults were carried out by cruise line staff.
But are cruise ships really that dangerous? As noted in the article, part of the problem is that people assume they are safe and are therefore less vigilant. Klein notes that people should at least take the same precautions on board a cruise as they would in a major city, if not more. For example, parents should not let their children run around unsupervised.
The Australian Government’s advice for Shipping and Ports now includes a section on cruise ships to provide safety advice for travellers.
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