The chief executive of Royal Caribbean Cruises has defended the use of big ships, claiming they are safer and more popular with holidaymakers than older, smaller vessels.
Richard Fain, whose company sails the biggest cruise liners, said evacuation was faster from large ships in emergencies such as the recent capsizing of the Costa Concordia because of the greater number of entrances and exits built into their bodies.
“The truth is that the newer, bigger ships are as safe or safer than any comparable smaller ships,” he said.
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