Where Public Health Meets the Maritime Industry
The Brazilian author Paulo Coelho once said, “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” However, as the cruise season in Brazil approaches, gambling on compliance with the region’s specific…
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With more than half of the year behind us, it has been another busy period for U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officers. These officers conduct unannounced sanitation inspections on cruise…
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Being a Public Health Officer (PHO) aboard a cruise ship can be a demanding and often thankless role. Reports of limited support and encouragement from senior management are common. Efforts…
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Water Safety Plans (WSPs) represent a holistic and proactive strategy for managing risks throughout the entire drinking-water supply chain. Through systematic hazard identification, establishment of robust control measures, and continuous…
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In the vast expanse of the open ocean, a ship’s operation pivots on a critical resource: potable water. Whether utilized for drinking, food preparation, recreation, or sanitation, water assumes a…
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The concept of the seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, has its origins in the writings of Evagrius Ponticus, a Christian monk who was…
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