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Introduction








                                                              Why are onboard Public Health Inspections


                                                              important?



                                                              Compliance with the International Hygiene Standards

                                                              (VSP/ShipSan) and best practice guidelines and improve and

                                                              maintain:






                                                               the hygiene level on board the fleet vessels sailing to or

                                                                    within the EU/US waters


                                                               the level of compliance with hygiene standards that are


                                                                    included in the existing EU/US legislation


                                                               the safety of food, water and environmental conditions for

                                                                    onboard passengers and crew.
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