Where Public Health Meets the Maritime Industry
A reliable supply of potable water is essential for maritime operations, whether for drinking, handwashing, food preparation, or sanitation. While definitions of “safe” water vary globally, the fundamental expectation…
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“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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Abstract This study examines the characteristics and outcomes of Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspections conducted on cruise ships operating in U.S. waters in 2024. It assesses public health trends and…
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When people hear the title Public Health Officer (PHO), they often picture someone with a clipboard, checking food temperatures and monitoring handwashing practices. While compliance is certainly part of…
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While the 1970s are often romanticized—especially by those who didn’t experience them firsthand—few would dispute their place in any serious debate about the golden age of rock music. It was…
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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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