<strong><font size="3" color="#101068">Groups say they will sue cruise lines<br /></font></strong><table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="180" align="left" style="display: none" id="wnStoryBox" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tbody><tr><td><div id="wrapper_wnsz_20" style="display: none"><!--AD 180x150 LOCAL--><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong><font size="3" color="#101068"></font></strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong><font size="3" color="#101068"></font></strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><div><strong><font size="3" color="#101068"><img src="http://ktuu.images.worldnow.com/images/static/gfx/pxl_trans.gif" border="0" width="8" height="14" /></font></strong></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table><font size="2" color="#000000"><div id="storyBody" style="display: inline"><p>ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Two Alaska groups concerned with ocean pollution say they will sue cruise ship companies.</p><p>The groups say cruise lines have denied inspectors required access to treatment equipment and personnel.</p><p>Alaska voters in 2006 approved a ballot initiative that addressed cruise ship issues, including prevention of pollution.</p><p>One provision required ships to allow state marine engineers - called Ocean Rangers - to oversee pollution control practices.</p><p>The groups say at least two cruise lines have denied full access to rangers.</p><p>The groups were required to give 45 days notice before suing.</p><p>The groups Responsible Cruising in Alaska and Campaign to Safeguard America's Waters filed papers Tuesday.</p></div></font>