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Coast Guard inspections safeguard American passenger ships abroad
American tourists rely on sailing safety standards kept high by Coast Guard inspections. Every three months a hull to machinery review ensures lifeboats doors pumps and crew drills meet minimum safety rules, with annual drydock checks and a safety certificate under SOLAS. The SS United States illustrates officers performing a typical inspection to protect travelers abroad.
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