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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Medical-Routine Reporting
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Violation:
Acute gastroenteritis routine reports were submitted between U.S. ports on multiple occasions. (1) A 24-hour and a 4-hour report were submitted prior to arrival in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on 28 January 2025 when the vessel was in Puerto Rico the day prior. (2) A 24-hour report was submitted for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on 14 January 2025 and a 24-hour report, and 4-hour report were submitted for St. Croix on 15 January 2025 when the vessel was in Puerto Rico on 13 January. (3) A 24-hour was submitted prior to arrival in St. Croix on 31 December 2024 when the vessel was in Puerto Rico the day prior.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the master, medical staff, or other designated staff of a vessel destined for a U.S. port from a foreign port submits at least one standardized AGE report based on the number of reportable cases in the AGE log to VSP no less than 24 hours?but not more than 36 hours?before the vessel?s expected arrival at the U.S. port. Do not submit duplicate reports or reports when not required.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Production Records
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Violation:
The dates were incorrectly recorded on the potable water production records for 3 August 2024 at 21:15 to 5 August 2024 at 00:25 as 2 August 2024 at 21:15 to 3 August 2024 at 00:25.
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Recommendation:
Maintain accurate records of production and bunkering monitoring aboard for 12 months and ensure these records are available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool #6 Maintenance Records
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Violation:
The sand filter inspection and sedimentation test were conducted on 26 November 2024; however, the daily maintenance records from 27 November 2024 to 12 December 2024 stated the last inspection and sedimentation test was conducted 17 August 2024.
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Recommendation:
Examine granular filter media for channels, mounds, or holes. Inspect a core sample of the filter media for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method. Inspections and sedimentation tests must be conducted quarterly for all RWFs. Change granular filter media for whirlpool spas and spa pools based on the inspection and sedimentation test results or every 12 months, whichever is more frequent. For all other RWFs, change granular filter media based on the inspection and sedimentation results or per the manufacturer?s recommendations, whichever is more frequent. Record the results of both the filter inspection and sedimentation test.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Pantry-9 Ice Station 9634
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Violation:
A bar code sticker was on the food-contact surface of the ice machine's evaporator panel cover.
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Recommendation:
Materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (1) durable, corrosion resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11
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Violation:
The ice machine on the left was out of order.
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Recommendation:
Food contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operating specifications of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 Fish Section
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Violation:
The combination oven on the left was out of order.
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Recommendation:
Food contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operating specifications of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Pantry-Deck 4 Casino/Bolero
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Violation:
The ice machine was out of order.
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Recommendation:
Food contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operating specifications of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 12 Johnny Rockets
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Violation:
The pasta machine was heavy and not portable. A 2 cm gap was between the machine and the countertop, creating a difficult to clean area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable is installed so that it is: (1) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, under and above the equipment; (2) Spaced from adjoining equipment, bulkhead, and deckhead at a distance of not more than 0.8 millimeter or 1/32 inch; or (3) Sealed to adjoining equipment or bulkhead. Install table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being: (1) Sealed to the table; or (2) Elevated on legs.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 Potwash
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Violation:
The underside of the in-use potwash machine was leaking onto the deck.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; (2) water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Cafe Promenade
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Violation:
The in-use hood-type warewash machine was evaluated twice and none of the cycles had a final sanitizing rinse step. Corrections started immediately.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; (2) water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 Dishwash
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Violation:
The water temperature for wash tank 1 measured 145°F at the in-use flight-type warewash machine. The data plate indicated a minimum temperature of 150°F. The machine was not alerting of this deficiency. Corrections started immediately.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; (2) water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use. For vessels built to VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines or warewash machines installed/replaced after the VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines, ensure that the warewash machines are equipped with an audible or visual alarm that indicates when the sanitizing temperature or chemical sanitizer level has dropped below the levels stated on the machine data plate.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 2 Potwash
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Violation:
The potwash machine was undergoing maintenance at the time of the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; (2) water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
23
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 Dishwash
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Violation:
The water temperature for wash tank 1 measured 145°F at the in-use flight-type warewash machine. The data plate indicated a minimum temperature of 150°F. The machine was not alerting of this deficiency. Corrections started immediately.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize is not less than: (1) 74°C (165°F) for a stationary-rack, single-temperature machine; (2) 66°C (150°F) for a stationary-rack, dual-temperature machine; (3) 71°C (160°F) for a single-tank, conveyor, dual-temperature machine; (4) 66°C (150°F) for a multi-tank, conveyor, multi-temperature machine.
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Cafe Promenade
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Violation:
The in-use hood-type warewash machine was evaluated twice and none of the cycles had a final sanitizing rinse step. Corrections started immediately.
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Recommendation:
Sanitize food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Bar-Deck 5 English Pub
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Violation:
The technical compartment under the far-left cocktail station had ice and water accumulations.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Food Service General-Reach-In Refrigerators
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Violation:
The front of the fans and the technical spaces of many reach-in refrigerators were heavily soiled with dust and debris. This was in multiple areas on three decks, including main galley, crew galley, crew mess, and provision food preparation rooms.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Pantry-9 Housekeeping Locker 9783
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Violation:
The backflow prevention device for the chemical dispensing station was excessively soiled with green residue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
29
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Site:
Pantry-9 Ice Station 9634
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Violation:
The water temperature at the handwashing sink measured 122°F.
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Recommendation:
Ensure handwashing sinks are equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. For handwash sinks with electronic sensors, and other types of handwash sinks where the user cannot make temperature adjustments, ensure the temperature provided to the user after the mixing valve does not exceed 49°C (120°F).
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Cafe Promenade
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Violation:
The bulkhead-mounted phone was in disrepair and difficult to clean.
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Recommendation:
Ensure light fixtures, vent covers, and similar equipment attached to the bulkheads or deckheads are easily cleanable. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Deck 3
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Violation:
A fabric curtain was hanging from the door frame dividing the bar and pantry sections. The fabric was difficult to clean.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Deck 3
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Violation:
Several gaps were between the back bar cabinet and the deckhead.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 11 Port and Starboard Beverage Stations
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Violation:
The deck/pillar junctures had no coving.
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Recommendation:
Cove all bulkhead/deck, equipment/deck, cabinet/deck, and deck sink coaming/deck junctures (including galleys, pantries, buffets, bars, waiter stations, dining room work counters, provisions, food storage rooms, equipment/utensil storage rooms, and toilet rooms intended for use by galley personnel).
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Deck 2 Fruit Station
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Violation:
The handwashing station faucet was continuously leaking.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
35
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 Potwash
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Violation:
Water pooled on the deck from the underside of the in-use potwash machine.
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Recommendation:
Ensure black and gray water is discharged to the vessel's wastewater disposal system and does not pool on the deck.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Children Area-Deck 12 Adventure Ocean
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Violation:
The light intensity measured 50 lux at the drinking fountain near the entrance to the children's area. The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux for cleaning.
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Recommendation:
The light intensity must be at least 220 lux (20 foot-candles) at the dispensing nozzle(s) and the filling surface(s) during cleaning operations. This applies to drinking fountains outside of food areas for crew and passengers.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Bar-Deck 3
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Violation:
A flat trolley and a ladder were resting against nonworking refrigerators used for storage. Corrections started immediately.
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Recommendation:
Ensure only articles necessary for the food service operation are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Preparation Room-Deck 1
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Violation:
One large fly was flying over vegetables on the countertop.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Food Service General-Crawling Insects
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Violation:
Numerous crawling insects resembling ants were in the main galley hot section, and crew galley dishwash and tilting kettle areas.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Bar-Deck 5 English Pub
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Violation:
A small fly was at the far-left cocktail station.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
44
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Site:
Medical-Routine Reporting
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Violation:
Acute gastroenteritis routine reports were submitted between U.S. ports on multiple occasions. (1) A 24-hour and a 4-hour report were submitted prior to arrival in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on 28 January 2025 when the vessel was in Puerto Rico the day prior. (2) A 24-hour report was submitted for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on 14 January 2025 and a 24-hour report, and 4-hour report were submitted for St. Croix on 15 January 2025 when the vessel was in Puerto Rico on 13 January. (3) A 24-hour was submitted prior to arrival in St. Croix on 31 December 2024 when the vessel was in Puerto Rico the day prior.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of medical operations related to AGE on the vessel demonstrates to VSP?during inspections and on request?knowledge of medical operations related to AGE, is able to demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with Section 4 of the VSP 2018 Operations Manual or by responding correctly to the inspector?s questions as they relate to the specific operation, and properly trains employees to comply with Section 4 of the VSP 2018 Operations Manual as it relates to their assigned duties.
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