2025 VSP Standards Unpacked: Key Changes & Impact for Cruise Lines
The CDC’s newly released Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) guidelines signal a major turning point in cruise ship public health. For the first time in the program’s…
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Where Public Health Meets the Maritime Industry
The Questions Cruise Lines Should Be Asking About Public Health
Eugène Ionesco, the Romanian French playwright, once remarked that “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” It is a compelling premise, especially when considering how rarely in…
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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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5 Strange Things Found During VSP Inspections
Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspections are rarely boring, but they’re often predictable. You expect to see flies, unclean food facilities, or backflow prevention devices in questionable working order. If you’ve…
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Why It’s Time to End the COVID Cleaning Theatre
As the cruise industry prepared to restart after its pandemic pause, it launched into a full-scale sanitizing spree. The approach was understandable. Early research warned that SARS-CoV-2 could linger on…
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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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