Statement van Holland Amerika Lijn

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that safety is our number one priority and we have an excellent record of safe operation throughout our company’s history. To ensure a safe environment for our guests and crew and maintain our excellent safety record, all officers and crew undergo comprehensive regular training which meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements. Every ship undergoes periodic inspections as mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard and other regulatory authorities and international law to verify safety processes and procedures. In addition, the classification society conducts annual inspections of the ship and our safety processes.

International maritime law requires that we conduct a mandatory lifeboat drill for all passengers conducted within 24 hours of departure. In many instances, we conduct the drill prior to sailing.