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ICV Press Release - July 3, 2010
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House Passes Conyers Oil Spill Liability Bill; Ensures Justice for Disaster Victims July 3, 2010 Click here to read press release
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ICV Press Release - July 1, 2010
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Final Passage of the Cruise Line Safety Act of 2009 July 1, 2010 Click here to read press release
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ICV Press Release - July 1, 2010
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 30, 2010 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 Congress Sends Matsui Legislation to the President Bill Will Provide Critical Co...
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ICV Press Release - June 11, 2010
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2010 CONTACT: Whitney Smith, (202) 224-4159 Senate Unanimously Passes Kerry Cruise Ship Safety Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed legislation by Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) to increase security, law enforcement, and acco...
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ICV Press Release - June 10, 2010
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June 10, 2010 6:13 ET Senate Passes Cruise Vessel Safety Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) applauds Senate passage today of a measure ensuring the safety of cruise ship passengers on the high seas. ICV, with members and friends...
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ICV Press Release - June 10, 2010
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Senate Unanimously Passes Matsui Bill to Extend Critical Consumer and Safety Protections to the Traveling Public H.R. 3360 Will Increase Safety for Cruise Ship Passengers WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) in t...
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ICV Update - April 30, 2010
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Click here to read about how crime is still running rampant in the cruise line industry.
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ICV Update - April 7, 2010
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Click here to read about what ICV has been up to lately!
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ICV Update - March 15, 2010
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International Membership Gives ICV Boost to Increase Global Awareness March 15, 2010 Update #1 Update #2
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ICV Update - January 27, 2010
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Dear Members and Friends of ICV... It was just four years ago this month that a few families got together and formed ICV. Since then, our organization has grown and gone around the world. Based upon recent developments, the need for our organization is now even more far-reaching. Recent questionabl...
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ICV Update - January 19, 2010
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Crime on Cruise Ships January 19, 2010 - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Click here to read ICV Update
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ICV Update - December 8, 2009
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Dear Members and Friends... It was just four years ago this week that Rep Chris Shays held the first Congressional hearing concerning Safety on Cruise Ships. That hearing discussed the George Smith and Merrian Carver cases and was, under the continued leadership of Rep Matsui and Sen. John Kerry, t...
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ICV Update - December 2, 2009 - Help ICV with your donations
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ICV Update - November 17, 2009
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Another great day for ICV and future victims of crimes on Cruise ships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 17, 2009 CONTACT: MARA LEE (202) 225-7163 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES MATSUI CRUISE SAFETY BILL Stand-Alone Legislation Will Protect Americans Aboard Cruise Ships WASHINGTON, DC...
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ICV Press Release - October 23, 2009
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ICV Update - October 23, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 23, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 House Passes Cruise Safety Legislation Coast Guard Reauthorization Will Protect Americans Aboard Cruise Ships
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ICV Update - October 11, 2009
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Ken Carver Gives Legislative Update on TravelTalk Radio October 11, 2009 Click here to listen to radio show
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ICV Update - September 14, 2009
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Dear Friends and Members: ICV was honored this past month by being asked to speak to the National Organization of Victims Assistance (NOVA) annual convention held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Over 600 attended this important meeting with participants from various organizations around the U.S. plus...
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ICV Update - August 26, 2009
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Dear ICV Members and Friends: The ICV is on Twitter and Facebook! For those of you who are Twitter and Facebook fanatics, we can be followed @CruiseVictims (Twitter) and Cruise Victims (Facebook). We will be posting stories daily and will be covering the cruise industry closely. We hope that you t...
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ICV Press Release - July 30, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2009 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Moves Forward with Cruise Ship Safety Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crime...
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ICV Press Release - July 30, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 30, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Doris Matsui Applauds Unanimous Committee Support of Cruise Safety Act Legislation Introduced By Rep. Matsui Will Make Cruise Vacations Safer for American Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoma...
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ICV Press Release - July 23, 2009
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui Makes a Statement Regarding the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 "I appreciate your invitation to weigh-in on this important issue, and though I regrettably cannot join you today, I would like to draw your attention to the on-going debate around cruise ship...
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ICV Press Release - July 16, 2009
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Victims of Cruise Crime Applaud Congressional Leaders as Safety Bill Moves Forward WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a non-profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes, applauded Congressional action to move the Cru...
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ICV Press Release - July 8, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 8, 2009 CONTACT: Mara Lee (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Doris Matsui Supports Senate Efforts To Make Cruise Vacations Safe for American Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) applauded Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA) and Sena...
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ICV Press Release - July 8, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2009 CONTACT: Jodi Seth/Whitney Smith, 202-224-4159 Commerce Committee Unanimously Approves Kerry Cruise Ship Safety Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today passed a bill authored by Senator John Kerry...
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ICV Update - July 7, 2009
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Dear Friends and Members.. Tomorrow the US Senate Sub Committee on Transportation will move to mark-up senate bill 588 which is known as The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009. Similar legislation is also pending in the House. There have been important developments regarding this bill....
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ICV Update - June 26, 2009
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Cruise Ship Blues By Melissa Fong June 26, 2009 If you have ever been on a cruise vacation and still have fond memories of the experience then do not read this book. Otherwise, Ross Klein's Paradise Lost at Sea is a rich read that will likely deter you from cruising on your next vacation. In less than 150 p...
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ICV Update - June 25, 2009
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Dear Members and Friends... This week IVC had a team in Washington making calls on the members in the Senate which are dealing with the important ICV bill, The "The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009." or S 588. The members paid their own expenses and included Emily Ball, Laurie and Bill Dish...
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Victims Helping Victims - Making a Difference
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ICV Update - May 29, 2009
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Sandy Dhuyvetter, Host of TravelTalkRADIO interviewed Ken Carver, President of the International Cruise Victims Association on radio worldwide. The response from listeners was overwhelming and because of the interest, w...
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ICV Update - April 27, 2009
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Press Release - April 14, 2009
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Representative Poe Addresses Congress in Support of Cruise Line Legislationhttp://poe.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=117477ALL-ABOARD Washington, Apr 1 Madam Speaker, when most people think about taking a cruise, they imagine dream...
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ICV Update - April 10, 2009
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Please sign this petition to improve safety and security on cruise ship. Sign the petition here: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/CruiseSafety/ The petition S. 588 H.R. 1485 Dear Congressman/Senator, Please support the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009, introduced by Senato...
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ICV Update - April 5, 2009
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The Law of the Sea: Is There Any?http://www.traveltalkradio.com/archives_apr05_09.html#1004
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ICV Update - March 27, 2009
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Press Release - March 12, 2009
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Kerry Presses Cruise Ship Industry to Protect Passengers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following yesterday’s news of another in a series of sexual assaults on cruise ships, Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) today reintroduced legislation to demand increased security, law enforcement, and accountability on...
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Press Release - March 12, 2009
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Rep. Doris Matsui Continues Fight to Make Cruise Vacations Safe for American FamiliesIntroduces Comprehensive Cruise Safety Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 to keep Americans aware...
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ICV Update - February 17, 2009
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ICV Update – January 3, 2009
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David versus Goliath - Part I -- Edited by Webmaster at 09:59, 2009-02-17 -- Edited by Webmaster at 10:03, 2009-02-17
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ICV Update – December 22, 2008
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Terrorism and Cruise Ships -- Edited by Webmaster at 16:08, 2009-01-14 -- Edited by Webmaster at 16:09, 2009-01-14 -- Edited by Webmaster at 16:10, 2009-01-14 -- Edited by Webmaster at 16:12, 2009-01-14 -- Edited by ICVADMIN at 07:54, 2009-01-17
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Press Release - August 25, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 25, 2008The World-Wide Weekend for Cruise Safety Awareness SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), is a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes, On Sunday, Augu...
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Press Release - June 26, 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thurs., June 26, 2008 CONTACT: Lauren Smith (202) 225-7163 Congresswoman Doris Matsui Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Keep Americans Safe at Sea; Bill Will Protect Americans on Cruise Vacations WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) introduced...
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Press Release - June 25, 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2008 CONTACT: Whitney Smith (Kerry), 202-224-4159 Lauren Smith (Matsui), 202-225-7163 Dave Natonski (Shays), 202-225-5541 Kerry Introduces Legislation to Protect Passenge...
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Press Release - June 23, 2008
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Senator John Kerry Demands Cruise Ship Safety for Passengers WASHINGTON, D.C. Sen. John Kerry today chaired a hearing on cruise ship safety for the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Sub-Committee. Current statute does not require cruise ships to...
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Press Release - June 20, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2008 ICV Members Testify in California House of Representatives and US SenateSAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes,...
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Press Release - June 19, 2008
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International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) President Along with Cruise and Crime Experts to Testify at U.S. Senate Hearing on June 19, 2008 in Washington, D.C. United States Senate to Address Issues to Protect Americans from Crimeson Cruise Ships: SAMMAMISH, Wash., June 18 /PRNews...
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Press Release - June 4, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2008U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on the Cruise Line Industry SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes, is pleased to announ...
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Press Release - May 28, 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2008For More Information, Contact:Sarah Mason at (916) 651-4011 or (916) 747-6574 CRUISE SHIP OCEAN RANGERS BILL PASSES SENATE SACRAMENTO State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced today that the California State Sen...
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Press Release - May 22, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 22, 2008 Crime rates on cruise ships SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes, is pleased to see major legislation introduce...
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Press Release - April 25, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECRIME VICTIMS UNITED OF CALIFORNIA JOINS INTERNATIONAL CRUISE VICTIM ORGANIZATION'S REFORM EFFORTSSAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims o...
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Press Release - April 24, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInternational Cruise Victims (ICV) hail the passage ofan Amendment to the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act measuring crime on cruise ships.Sammamish, WA - International Cruise Victims (ICV) hails the passage this morning of the Matsui/Poe/Maloney/Shays A...
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Press Release - April 23, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL CRUISE VICTIMS (ICV) CALLS ON CONGRESSTO TAKE FIRST STEP TO ADDRESS CRIME ON CRUISE SHIPS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amendment to Coast Guard Reauthorization Act would measure crime on cruise ships.Samma...
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Press Release - April 8, 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2008 For More Information, Contact: Sarah Mason at (916) 651-4011 LEGISLATION TARGETING CRUISE SHIP CRIME AND POLLUTION PASSES FIRST TEST SACRAMENTO Legislation aimed at curbing cruise ship crime and pollution passed its firs...
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Press Release - April 5, 2008
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International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) Members to Testify at the California State Senate Public Safety Committee on April 8, 2008 The Public Safety Committee of the California State Senate has scheduled a hearing on April 8th to review legislation submitted by Senator Joe Simitian. Th...
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Press Release - March 27, 2008
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Rep. Doris Matsui Announces Sacramento Resident to Be Honored with Unsung Hero Award Printable Version (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-05) announced that Laurie Dishman, a Sacramento resident, is being awarded the Unsung Hero award by the Congressional Victims Rights C...
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Press Release - March 10, 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2008 For More Information, Contact: Sarah Mason at (916) 651-4011 SIMITIAN BILL TACKLES CRUISE SHIP CRIME, POLLUTION SACRAMENTO State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced today legislation to require that every crui...
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Press Release - March 7, 2008
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SIMITIAN LEGISLATION PROMOTES SAFETY OF PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENT ON CRUISE SHIPS WHAT: State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) will hold a press conference to discuss his SB 1582 which ensures that every cruise ship entering and exiting a California port has a qualified Ocean Ranger on board who re...
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Press Release - February 23, 2008
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For Immediate release From International Cruse Victims Australia 22 February 2008 Cruise company still not caring The treatment of a P & O cruise passenger that departed from New Zealand for a New Years Eve cruise has again highlighted inadequate procedures following the report of an all...
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Press Release - February 22, 2008
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For Immediate Release Ocean Ranger Bill introduced in California SAMMAMISH, waSHINGTON: February 22, 2008: The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes, is pleased to announce that major legi...
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Press Release - September 19, 2007
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International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) Members to Testify at Congressional Hearingon September 19, 2007in Washington, D.C. Congress Issues Protect Americans from Crimes on Cruise Ships Resolution Congress has scheduled a hearing on September 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. on "Cruise S...
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Press Release - April 30, 2007
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For Immediate ReleaseCONGRESS DIRECTS CRUISE LINE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL CRUISE VICTIMS ((ICV) TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND ASSIST VICTIMS Congress has already held three (3) hearings with cruise industry representatives, International Cruise Victims (ICV) and fed...
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Press Release - April 2, 2007
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Your risk of being sexually assaulted is much higher on a cruise ship than in the average American city. Thats the message that Ross Klein, professor at a Canadian university, brought to Congress last week. One has a 50% greater chance of sexual assault on a Royal Caribbean Int...
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Press Release - March 23, 2007
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Press Release March 23, 2007 International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) Members to Testify at Congressional Hearing Congress has scheduled a hearing on March 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. on "Crimes Against Americans on Cruise Ships." The hearing will be conducted by the Subcommittee o...
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Press Release - February 26, 2007
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PRESS RELEASE The International Cruise Victims (ICV) acknowledges the remarks of Mr. Peter Ratcliffe, Chief Executive of the P&O division of Carnival Corp., in Australia on February 22. 2007. ICV welcomes Mr. Peter Ratcliffe...
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Press Release - January 26, 2007
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International Cruise Victims (ICV) urges Advisory Council appointed by Carnival Cruise Lines to take an independent review of the practices of Cruise Lines Queensland Australia –January 26,2007 International Cruise Victims (ICV) organization is an international association made up of vict...
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Press Release - January 9, 2007
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NATION'S LARGEST ANTI-SEXUAL ASSAULT ORGANIZATION JOINS CRUISE VICTIM ORGANIZATION'S REFORM EFFORTS
SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, January 9, 2007: The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise...
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Press Release - December 13, 2006
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ICV Press Release - December 13, 2006
SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 13, 2006 : The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families of victims of cruise crimes, warns cruise passengers that Norovirus on cruis...
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Press Release - September 15, 2006
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Cruise Victims Association Urging Congressional Leaders to Support Cruise Reform in Wake of Latest Missing Cruise Passenger
SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, September 15, 2006: The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by victims and families...
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Press Release - July 7, 2006
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Cruise Line Accurate Safety Statistics Act (CLASS Act) Bill Introduced With Bipartisan Support
Sammamish, Washington - July 7, 2006 --- Members of the International Cruise Victims (ICV) joined Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT) in Washington DC on June 28, 2006 as he announced th...
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Press Release - June 25, 2006
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International Cruise Victims Association Executive Commitee Meets With FBI and U.S. Coast Guard to Discuss Ten Point Plan for Regulatory Reform
SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON, JUNE 25, 2006: Members of the Executive Committee of the International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for...
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Press Release - May 15, 2006
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International Cruise Victims Association provides comprehensive regulatory framework to congress in support of cruise industry reform
SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON - MAY 15, 2006: The International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. (ICV), a not for profit corporation formed by families of victi...
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Press Release - March 12, 2006
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International Cruise Victims Organization Submitted Recommendations To Congress For Changes To The Cruise Industry.
March 12, 2006 – Sammamish, Washington Several members of the International Cruise Victims (ICV) organization testified in a Congressional hearing on March 7, 2006. The he...
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Press Release - February 24, 2006
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Families of Victims and Victims of Cruise Lines testify in upcoming Congressional hearing.
Several members of the recently formed International Cruise Victims (ICV) organization have been invited to testify in a Congressional hearing on March 7, 2006
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Press Release - February 17, 2006
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Families of Victims and Victims of Cruise Lines launched International Cruise Victims (ICV).
February 17 – Phoenix, Arizona - On February 3, 2006, a group of families of victims and victims of cruise ships officially formed the nonprofit International Cruise Victims (ICV) organization. The p...
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