Public Health Officers Are Not The Answer
On November 28, 2022, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), one of the world’s largest cruise companies, made a pivotal change in its approach to health and safety on board by concluding…
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Regulatory Compliance
5 Reasons Why Your Public Health Procedures Fail
The statement that all maritime organizations need public health procedures is not particularly groundbreaking, yet its justification extends beyond mere legal obligation and regulatory compliance. A company’s public health procedures…
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VSP Inspections: A Problem Understood Is a Problem Half-Solved
This article builds upon the observations derived from an earlier study published by Maritime Health Services SRL on 22 April 2024, entitled “A Review of VSP Cruise Ship Inspections…
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Making Maritime Public Health Compliance Cool
Bob McDonald, the former CEO and Chairman of Procter & Gamble, once remarked that “Compliance isn’t about following rules. It’s about doing the right thing.” In the field of maritime…
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A Review of VSP Cruise Ship Inspections (2022-2024)
Abstract The objective of this study was to verify the characteristics and results of Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspections on cruise ships sailing in the United States, considering the risk…
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Welcome To Brazil: Understanding ANVISA Food Safety Requirements
With its combination of breathtaking scenery, tropical rainforests, vibrant cultural experiences, and picturesque coastlines, Brazil is popular destination for cruise ships. In recent years, the cruise market in Brazil has…
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