Unprecedented achievement is a first in Holland America Line's history
SEATTLE, Nov. 18, 2015 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line's ms Eurodam earned its
ninth consecutive perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United
States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. This is the first time in the
company's history that a ship achieved this distinction.
Eurodam's unannounced U.S.P.H. inspection was held
Oct. 25 during a turn-around call at
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the
start of a seven-day Caribbean
cruise. Prior to that inspection, Eurodam had received a
perfect score of 100 in February 2015
during a call at Fort
Lauderdale.
"We're always proud when our ships achieve perfect U.S.P.H.
scores, but to get 100 nine times in a row is an exemplary
accomplishment for everyone involved," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America
Line. "Eurodam's hard working and dedicated staff are to be
commended for their success."
Also this year, ms Statendam received its third
consecutive 100, and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Noordam,
ms Ryndam and ms Veendam also earned perfect scores.
In 2015, six Holland America Line ships have received a total of
nine perfect scores.
CDC inspections are part of the Vessel Sanitation Program, which
was introduced in the early 1970s and is required for all passenger
ships that call at a U.S. port. The inspections are unannounced and
are carried out by officials from the United States Public Health
Service twice a year for every cruise ship. Health Canada's Cruise Ship Inspection Program is
harmonized with the United States'
CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, and inspections are conducted once a
year when cruise ships visit Canadian ports.
The score, on a scale from one to 100, is assigned on the basis
of a checklist involving dozens of areas of assessment,
encompassing hygiene and sanitation of food (from storage to
preparation), overall galley cleanliness, water, shipboard
personnel and the ship as a whole.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or
visit hollandamerica.com.
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America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and
CUK)]
Holland America Line's
fleet of 13 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400
ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the
world. From shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's
cruises visit all seven continents with highlights including
Antarctica explorations,
South America circumnavigations,
exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on
order for delivery in April 2016, as
well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due for delivery in
November 2018.
The company recently announced $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by
Food & Wine magazine; Explorations Café, powered by The
New York Times; and Digital Workshops,
powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at
venues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and
B.B. King's Blues Clubs. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council that comprises world-famous chefs who design
dishes exclusively for our guests.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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