| Variances by Cruise Ships |
Cruise Ship:
Viking Polaris
Cruise Line:
Viking Epedition Operations
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VSP Operations Manual Section: 6.8.1.1
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Manual Requirement:
Provide safety signs for all RWFs. Ensure signs are in a prominent and unobstructed location for all users of the RWF. At a minimum, include the following words: (1) Do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever. (2) No children in diapers or who are not toilet trained; (3) Shower before entering the facility; (4) Bather load #. For children?s RWF safety signs, include the exact wording ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS? or ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS.?
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Request: Remove reference to children and children in diapers from recreational water facility safety signs.
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Status:
Approved
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Summary:Remove reference to children and children in diapers from recreational water facility safety signs.
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VSP Operations Manual Section: 11.2.2.1.2
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Manual Requirement:
Clean and disinfect shower heads every 6 months. Disinfect with an appropriate halogen-based disinfectant at 10 ppm for 60 minutes, or an equivalent CT value.
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Request: Disinfect specific shower heads in LivNordic Spa using hot water every three months on turn-around days.
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Status:
Approved
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Summary:Use hot water disinfection for specific shower heads.
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VSP Operations Manual Section: 7.2.5.2.1
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Manual Requirement:
Ensure cooked TCS/PHF is cooled from 57C (135F) to 21C (70F) within 2 hours and from 21C (70F) to 5C (41F) or less within 4 hours.
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Request: Treat cooked rice intended for producing sushi, nigiri, and sashimi as non-potentially hazardous food.
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Status:
Approved
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Summary:Treat cooked rice intended for producing sushi, nigiri, and sashimi as non-potentially hazardous food.
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VSP Operations Manual Section: 6.6.1
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Manual Requirement:
Drain jetted tubs once per day and clean and disinfect them every 7 days or between occupancies, whatever is more frequent. Disinfect with an appropriate halogen-based disinfectant at 10 ppm for 60 minutes, or an equivalent CT value.
Implement one of the following procedures for heated jetted tubs: (1) Drain, clean, and disinfect heated jetted tubs daily. Install a safety sign at the tub entrance advising users that using heated jetted tubs without the use of automated halogen and pH control may increase the risk of respiratory infections. (2) With an approved variance, drain heated jetted tubs every 3 days. Clean and disinfect tubs twice a week or between occupancies, whatever is more frequent. No signage is required.
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Request: Operate heated jetted tub, draining every 3 days and disinfected twice a week.
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Status:
Approved
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Summary:Operate heated jetted tub, draining every 3 days and disinfected twice a week.
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