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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Where Public Health Meets the Maritime Industry
What 2025 Could Bring for Cruise Ship Public Health
Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan once remarked, “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” For the cruise industry, however, next year’s most significant public health regulatory changes…
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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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Is More Public Health Training Always the Solution?
In the cruise industry, the belief that “training is the answer” often feels like an automatic response to safety concerns. When public health issues arise on board—whether it’s a sanitation…
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A Guide to Cross-Connections & Backflow Prevention – Part 2
In the first part of our article, we introduced the essential concepts of cross-connection control and backflow prevention, providing Public Health Officers with a beginner-friendly guide to these critical…
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A Guide to Cross-Connections & Backflow Prevention – Part 1
Navigating the complexities of a cruise ship’s cross-connection control program can be a daunting task for Public Health Officers (PHOs), especially those new to the industry. Even with an Environmental…
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