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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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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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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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 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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