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Expertise

Experience behind the practice

Specialist expertise developed through more than 14 years working across maritime and environmental public health environments.

Crew members working on the deck of a commercial cargo vessel at sea
14+
Years of maritime & environmental public health experience
3
International compliance frameworks applied
4
Cruise brands covered within fleet operations
RSA
South Africa-based, internationally oriented

Evidence

Practice built in operating environments, not classrooms.

The consultancy's expertise is grounded in practical maritime and environmental public health work, including exposure to international cruise operations and South African public health environments.

  1. 14+ years

    Maritime and environmental public health practice

    The consultancy's expertise is grounded in more than fourteen years of operational public health work across shipboard and shoreside environments.

  2. Fleet operations

    Holland America Group cruise operations

    Experience within Holland America Group fleet public health operations, including exposure across Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Australia.

  3. 2010 – 2022

    South Africa, Department of Health

    Twelve years of environmental and public health experience within South Africa's Department of Health, across inspection, sanitation and communicable-disease prevention practice.

  4. Frameworks

    USPH/VSP, SHIPSAN and IHR 2005

    Practical working experience assessing operations against the criteria used in international maritime and public health inspection regimes.

Technical coverage

Systems assessed within engagements

The systems where public health risk concentrates, and where findings are most often recorded.

  • Potable water
  • Wastewater
  • Food preparation
  • Food storage
  • Sanitation
  • Vector control
  • Pool & spa systems
  • Operational hygiene
  • Outbreak prevention

Frameworks

Working knowledge of international requirements

Experience applying these frameworks in practice — not interpreting them from a distance.

  • USPH / VSP

    Vessel Sanitation Program

    Criteria applied to potable water, food service, galley operations, and recreational water facilities on vessels calling at United States ports.

  • SHIPSAN

    European maritime hygiene standards

    European inspection and hygiene guidance for passenger and cargo ships, covering water, food, waste, and vector control.

  • IHR 2005

    International Health Regulations

    The international framework governing ship sanitation, points of entry, and public health event preparedness.

The consultancy is an independent adviser. It is not a regulator, and it is not accredited by, certified by or affiliated with any regulatory or standards organisation. Engagements prepare organisations for assessment by the authorities responsible for their operation.

Next step

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