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Cruise Ship: MV Explorer Cruise line: V. Ships Leisure USA Inspection Date: 04/03/2003 Score: 99
 
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.



 
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Note: Click on the Item no. to view the item detail.
 
Item No.DescriptionPoints Deducted
08PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained1
10Swimming pools / spas maintained, safety equipment0
19Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored0
21Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located0
26Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe0
30Hand cleanser, sanitary towels, waste receptacles, handwash signs; maintenance0
33Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean0
40IPM procedures developed; followed; outer openings protected0
999Miscellaneous0
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Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SAMPLE POINT AND THE CHLORINE INJECTION POINT ON THE BUNKER/PRODUCTION LINE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT.
Recommendation:5.2.1.2.7 Water samples for halogen testing shall be obtained from a sample cock located on the bunker or production water line at least 3 m (10 feet) after the halogen injection point and before the storage tank.
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: A COMPREHENSIVE CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED FOR THIS VESSEL.
Recommendation:5.7.1.1.3 The vessel shall provide a comprehensive cross- connection control program that provides safe connections to the potable water system through air gaps or appropriate backflow devices at the following locations, if present: (1) Potable water supply lines to swimming pools, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, and similar facilities; (2) Photographic laboratory developing machines and utility sinks; (3) Beauty and barber shop spray-rinse hoses; (4) Potable water faucets where hoses are connected or can be connected by threaded or quick-connect outlets such as those serving tanks containing chlorine and other chemicals, and deck taps; (5) Garbage grinders and pulpers; (6) Mechanical warewashing machines; (7) Hospital and laundry equipment; (8) Air conditioning expansion tanks; (9) Boiler feed water tanks; (10) Fire systems; (11) Toilets; (12) Potable water, bilge, and sanitary pumps that require priming; (13) Freshwater or saltwater ballast systems; (14) Bilge or other waste water locations; (15) International shore connection; and (16) Any other connection between potable and non-potable water systems.
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: A BLUE STRIPE WAS NOT PROVIDED ON THE POTABLE WATER LINE IN THE POOL PUMP ROOM.
Recommendation:5.3.2.1.1 Potable water piping shall be painted light blue or striped with 15 cm (6 inches) light blue bands or a light blue stripe at fittings on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads and at intervals not to exceed 5 m (15 feet) in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE TIME OF DAY THE FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL TESTS WERE PERFORMED WAS NOT RECORDED IN THE PRODUCTION LOG.
Recommendation:Record the time to ensure that tests are performed every four hours.
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: A BLUE STRIPE WAS NOT PROVIDED ON THE POTABLE WATER LINE SUPPLYING THE SINK ADJACENT TO THE CHLORINE TANKS IN THE ENGINE ROOM. THE CLOSEST STRIPE WAS MORE THAN 5 METERS (15 FEET) AWAY.
Recommendation:5.3.2.1.1 Potable water piping shall be painted light blue or striped with 15 cm (6 inches) light blue bands or a light blue stripe at fittings on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads and at intervals not to exceed 5 m (15 feet) in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE POTABLE WATER HOSES WERE NOT STORED CAPPED OR WITH THE ENDS COUPLED TOGETHER.
Recommendation:5.3.3.2.5 Potable water hoses shall be stowed with the ends capped, on reels, or racks in potable water hose lockers.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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