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A German cruise ship achieved a disastrous result in an extensive hygiene test. The conditions on board are appalling.
Georgia – The American CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) regularly carries out numerous tests Cruise ships inspected worldwide. The aim is to take a close look at the hygiene standards on board and, above all, to prevent gastrointestinal diseases, such as those caused by noroviruses. Of all things, a German cruise ship achieved the worst result in the current test.
Cruise ships in the hygiene test: German ship with the worst result
Like the detailed one Report on the CDC homepage As can be seen, the drinking water systems, kitchens, dining rooms, but also the hygienic condition of the pools and the infestation of insects are evaluated during the examination. Medical care is also included in the CDC’s assessment. Just recently it came on one Cruise to Alaska to a mass eruption.
Of 114 ships inspected, only two failed the hygiene test. The aim is to achieve at least 86 points on a scale of 100 points. The German cruise ship “<a href="https://www.world-today-news.com/hapag-lloyd-cruises-will-stop-ordering-vaccines-from-may/" title="Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will stop ordering vaccines from May”>Hanseatic Inspiration” was unable to achieve the minimum value in a test in September. With just 62 points, the ocean giant from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises even achieved the worst result. In May, the US ship “Margaritaville at Sea Paradise” also failed the test, but was able to improve again to 92 points by July.
Maggots and disgusting beer tap: disgusting result for German cruise ship
In addition to inadequate supervision during food preparation or incorrect storage of food, “Hanseatic Inspiration” was also criticized for a lack of cleanliness in various places. The conditions at an outdoor grill were particularly disgusting. This was not only excessively dirty. Even a dead bird with maggots was discovered there. The comments about the beer tap on board are also unsavory. “The beer tap was contaminated with accumulations of thick brown residue lasting more than a day,” the report said.
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Devastating result in hygiene test: shipping company takes a stand
Opposite US today the shipping company regretted the devastating result: “We deeply regret that the Hanseatic Inspiration did not achieve the required number of points for the first time. The result of this audit in no way reflects our high standards.” The company would have taken immediate action and initiated an investigation into the incidents.
Aida cruise passengers shouldn’t rejoice too soon. The test did not reveal what hygiene is like on these cruise ships. Nevertheless, Aida and other shipping companies are planning major changes on their cruise ships.
But it’s not just the sometimes unhygienic conditions on board that can spoil the fun for die-hard cruise passengers. A popular one Holiday island now wants to put a stop to cruise ships. There are for the year In 2025 there will be numerous new sea giants again planned. (va)
