Why PHOs Should Prioritize Consistency Over Motivation
Some days, you wake up ready to take on the world. Your schedule is set, your training is going to make a difference, and senior management is fully behind you.
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Why Leadership is the Critical Ingredient in Food Safety
On a cruise ship, food safety isn’t just a behind-the-scenes concern. It’s a frontline issue that directly impacts the health of guests, crew, and a company’s reputation. A single lapse…
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What No One Tells You About Being a Cruise Ship PHO
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This clichéd expression, often (wrongly) attributed to the…
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Are Cruise Ship Outbreaks Truly Unavoidable?
They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes. But with 2024 making headlines as the worst year for cruise ship gastrointestinal outbreaks in…
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How Do You Measure a Food Safety Culture?
The concept of a food safety culture is gaining traction in the cruise industry, with next year’s revision to the EU SHIPSAN’s European Manual for Hygiene…
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The Nine Decks of Maritime Health Hell
In the world of maritime operations, maintaining high public health standards on board is as crucial as navigating the seas safely. Yet, despite rigorous guidelines and countless protocols, it’s all…
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