Medical standards

a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation; the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and the location of the vessel’s medical facilities; and the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency. The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that— the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes— (Source: (Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXIII [LXXXIII], § 8322(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4702.))