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An image of a UFO with a tractor beam in the night sky with the words, 5 Strange Things Found During VSP Inspections
11 June 2025

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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A cutout cardboard illustration of cleaner disinfecting viruses with the words, Why It’s Time to End the COVID Cleaning Theatre
7 May 2025

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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A close-up image of a chef adding salt to caesar salad with the words, Why Leadership is the Critical Ingredient in Food Safety
23 April 2025

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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An image of a pipette dropping a clear liquid sample into a test tube, with the words, The Water Safety Lie You Can’t Afford to Believe
9 April 2025

The Water Safety Lie You Can’t Afford to Believe

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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An image of a blurred figure emerging from the mist, with the words, What No One Tells You About Being a Cruise Ship Public Health Officer
26 March 2025

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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Image of a cruise ship aft, with the words, Annual Review of VSP Inspections 2024
12 March 2025

Annual Review of VSP Cruise Ship Inspections – 2024

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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