Maritime Public Health Training & Compliance Solutions
Specializing in vessel sanitation program inspections and compliance solutions for cruise operators worldwide.
Protect Your Passengers. Safeguard Your Reputation.
Improve Inspection Scores
Expert guidance to maximize your compliance results
Prevent Costly Outbreaks
Proactive risk management saves money and reputation
Build Crew Expertise
Training that sticks and improves daily operations
What Sets Us Apart
Former Cruise Ship
Compliance Specialists
Our consultants are former inspectors and public health officers with years of onboard experience. We understand the challenges you're facing daily and are here to assist you.
Comprehensive
Three-Pillar Approach
We provide complete coverage across Hotel Operations, Technical/Deck & Engine, and Outbreak Prevention & Response Protocol (OPRP), ensuring no compliance area is overlooked.
Global
Regulatory Expertise
Our services are designed to assist you in meeting international public health requirements for cruise lines.
Led by Proven Expertise
Angus (Gus) Skinner, CEO/Founder
Public Health Consultant
National Lead Manager for Canada’s Cruise Ship Public Health Inspection Program for 10 years (2009-2019). Instrumental in the development and direction of the public health inspection program and fostered a positive and collaborative environment between the Canadian Cruise Ship Inspection Program (CSIP), the United States – Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) and the International Cruise Industry.
CRSP(NP), BHSc (PH), CIPHI(c) – Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health), Certified Public Health Inspector
Protecting Passengers. Safeguarding Reputations.
Expert guidance from former cruise inspectors who understand your challenges.
Seven Seas Public Health Services delivers comprehensive VSP-style inspections, crew training, and outbreak prevention solutions to cruise operators worldwide.
Our Core Services
Operational Vessel Sanitation Program Inspections (VSP) & Audits
We conduct operational Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) style inspections and provide on-the-job support for ships' personnel in preparation for mandatory national public health inspections worldwide. Transform Public Health inspections into corrective actions for continuous improvements.
Shipborne & Land-Based Training
Provide relevant, practical public health education including food safety, potable water, recreational water, public health emergency plans, gastrointestinal illness outbreak prevention and response and integrated pest management training. Train, qualify and motivate employees. Prepare for external public health inspections.
Comprehensive Compliance Reviews
Ensure that high public health standards are maintained, fleet wide. Develop, validate or verify internal standard operating procedures. Seven Seas Public Health supports hands-on and operationally flexibility.
Why Choose Seven Seas Public Health Services
Comprehensive Service Range
At Seven Seas Public Health Services, we provide the full range of public health components necessary to mitigate maritime health hazards and risks. All our solutions are available as one-off services or components within a fully customizable public health program, individually tailored to fulfil your specific needs.
Our Business Focus
We are in the business of assisting you to improve crew knowledge and performance, maximizing public health performances, enhancing the guest experience and improving risk assessments to provide that competitive edge.
Industry Recongition
Gus Skinner Consulting was recently awarded Top Environmental Public Health Consulting Firm in Canada 2025 and is featured in the Environmental Business Review (EBR) publication.
Individual Management Action Plans
We develop individual and successful management action plans for various organizations within your company, customized to fulfill your specific needs.
Service Areas We Cover
Hotel Operations
- Personnel Hygiene & Training
- Food Safety Management (sourcing, storage, re-service)
- Temperature & Time Controls
- Equipment & Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Cleaning, Sanitizing & Laundering Systems
- Chemical & Toxic Materials Management
- Infection Control (cabins, public areas, child centers)
- Facilities Management & Monitoring
Technical, Deck & Engine
- Integrated Pest Management
- Potable Water Systems & Distribution
- Recreational Water Facilities Management
- HVAC & Specialized Water Systems (fountains, misting, humidifiers, showers)
- Water Production & Treatment (sources, bunkering, chemical treatment)
- Water Testing & Monitoring (sampling, microbiologic, halogen monitoring)
- Infrastructure Systems (tanks, piping, hoses, cleaning & disinfecting)
- Safety Systems & Documentation (signs, markings, variance development)
Outbreak Prevention & Response Protocol
- Risk Assessment & Management
- OPRP/OPP Review & Development
- AGE Surveillance & Monitoring
- Outbreak Response Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Crisis Communications
Our Results Promise
Shipboard public health is an everyday responsibility that starts with personal hygiene, is supported by shipboard job performances, and is managed daily with best practices. Seven Seas Public Health Services provides public health services necessary to prevent, control and manage risks and reduce the risks of shipboard outbreak events.
Industry Partnerships
Seven Seas Public Health Services is affiliated with:
Through these affiliations, we can serve your organization in a more effective & efficient way.
Let’s Talk
Ready to Enhance Your Compliance Program?
Ideally, all ships should conduct quarterly external public health compliance reviews and audits. Contact us to discuss how we can help you achieve consistent compliance and operational excellence.