Fight over making ships fit for the disabled; Monday the Supreme Court considers whether 'foreign flag' cruise lines have to follow US legislation.(USA) From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: February 28, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 The Christian Science Publishing Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Warren Richey Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

WASHINGTON -- Cruise-ship vacations are one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry. More than 10 million individuals embarked on ocean voyages last year, with US residents accounting for 3 of every 4 passengers.

The vast majority of cruise ships operate from US port cities like Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. Yet virtually all these cruise ships are registered in foreign coun...

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