Time
In the wake of the Costa Concordia disaster, all cruise ships are required to perform the muster drill before the ship leaves port. This change was made because a majority of passengers aboard the Concordia stated that they had not been through the drill and did not know where the lifeboats were located. Its length will vary depending on the size of the ship and co-operation of passengers. The time taken to get all passengers into lifeboats and to manoeuvre away from the ship is regulated by the International Maritime Organization, and must taken place in 30 minutes.
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