What worker injury laws apply to the cruise line crew?
The GENERAL MARITIME LAW of the United States, and a Federal Statute known as the JONES ACT apply to cases involving crew members aboard cruise lines. Crew members who aid in the navigation and propulsion of the ship and even crew members such as hospitality staff, cooks, casino workers, and the like, qualify as crew under Jones Act. The hospitality staff crew members qualify because they contribute to the function of the vessel tending to passengers.
