The cruiseship industry has defended the safety record of huge vessels in the wake of the Costa Concordia tragedy.
Maritime experts speaking at a London media briefing on Thursday afternoon said big ships are just as safe as smaller ones.
Tom Allen, an independent consultant to the industry on ship design, told reporters: “I don’t think it makes any difference what the size of the ship is."
Speaking at an event organised by industry body Cruise Lines International (CLIA), the European Cruise Council (ECC) and the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA), he added: “Stability standards are no different."
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