On Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:13:44 -0700, Oren wrote:


The drill may be new for that company, but cruises (5) I've been on in
the past 12 years have a lifeboat drill shortly after sailing outside
the port channel. You have some snacks while the luggage is delivered
and then the drill starts. A mandatory drill. Passengers are not
released until every passenger is present. and accounted for. You
bring your life floatation device with you from the cabin. You have
an assigned deck assembly area, specific to the lifeboat.

...just sayin'

On the Concordia, there was no drill yet. It was scheduled for the
NEXT day. That is no longer allowed and must be done the same day.

Cruises don't interest me so I have no first hand experience.