Cruise Vessel Public Health Inspection

CDC Inspects Months After Handover.
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Built Right. Compliant In Service.

Two independent inspections of your vessel's public-health areas: construction at handover, operational at sea, or both. One inspector with 40 years across both disciplines.

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What We Do

Two Inspections. One Expert.

Construction Inspection

We confirm the work is built correctly before you accept it. What you sign off on at handover is what CDC tests months later.

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Operational Inspection

We inspect your vessel at sea, at full operation: the condition CDC will eventually test, not the scaled-back port inspection.

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Who Does The Work

Dr. Luis Nodarse

Lead Inspector & Practice Lead

Forty years working aboard cruise ships: first as a ship's physician and medical director, then as one of the longest-tenured public-health inspectors in the industry. Both disciplines. Full scope.

40 Years Experience Physician & Inspector 500+ Outbreaks Managed Both Disciplines

About Dr. Nodarse

“

I check whether it's built right and whether it will last in service — I've spent forty years learning the difference.

— Dr. Luis Nodarse

Full Scope

Every Public-Health Area, Covered

We inspect across all eight public-health areas defined by the VSP 2025 standards. Every area. Every visit.

Food & Beverage

Galleys, pantries, bars, buffets, warewash

Recreational Water

Pools, whirlpools, spa

Potable Water

Bunkering, distribution, Legionella control

Housekeeping

Cabins, public toilets, sanitation procedures

Medical

GI surveillance, OPP compliance, inspected by a licensed physician

Pest Management

Rat guards, harborage, IPM logs

Child Activity Center

Surface sanitation, handwash compliance

HVAC / Ventilation

Filters, condensate, showerheads, misting systems

Every inspection is tailor-made to the vessel. Findings from one ship are never applied to another.

The Deliverable

A Report Built for Action, Delivered Within 24 Hours

Every inspection closes with a written report within 24 hours. Located by deck and area. Scored by severity. A corrective action for every finding.

MV Coastal Aurora

Public Health Handover Inspection

Refit Handover 6/6 areas

Likelihood of Passing

96%

Critical Findings

Advisory Items

Areas Reviewed

6/6

Findings Showing 5 of 44

Critical

Deck 5 · Main Galley VSP 07-2.4

Hot-holding unit measured 119°F: below the 135°F minimum for prepared foods. Recalibrate and re-verify before service.

Critical

Deck 9 · Pool Bar Pantry VSP 05-1.7

Handwash station obstructed by storage; not freely accessible. Clear access and confirm soap and towel supply.

Advisory

Deck 11 · Lido Buffet VSP 06-3.2

Sneeze-guard gap exceeds tolerance at two stations. Adjust shielding to spec at next turnaround.

Advisory

Deck 2 · Dry Provisions VSP 08-1.1

Two cases stored directly on the deck. Raise to 6″ clearance and label the storage zone.

Pass

Deck 4 · Medical Centre USPH Ch. 4

GI surveillance log, isolation protocol, and OPP compliance verified by licensed physician. No findings.

Coverage by Area

Food & Beverage100%

Potable Water100%

Recreational Water92%

Housekeeping100%

Medical100%

Pest Management88%

Fleet Pattern Detected

Hot-holding variance also logged on MV Coastal Spirit (Deck 5).

Sample · For illustration only · Configurable to your reporting standards.

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