Vessel Sanitation Training

For Public Health

At a glance

Cruise ship leaders, staff, and designers: Explore our training opportunities on public health practices to protect cruise ship passengers and crew.

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Training seminars and workshops

Our operational and construction trainings are being updated based on feedback from industry and to align with our updated standards.

Crew members and shipyard designers interested in our training seminars and workshop should work with their organization's public health contact.

Other training opportunities

VSP's operational and construction inspections also provide opportunities for discussion, interaction, and education on public health issues on cruise ships.

Learn more about the eight areas VSP inspects.

Training resources

Watch our new video about how VSP works with the cruise ship industry to protect public health on cruise ships (also available in Spanish).

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National Center for Environmental Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: June 1, 2026

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