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Cruise ship failed publich health inspection
The 'Emerald Princess' has failed a routine US public health inspection after officials identified numerous food safety and sanitation problems, including mouldy produce, contaminated kitchen equipment and failures in food temperature controls. on Oct 16, 2026. The ship received a draft score of just 78 out of 100 following an inspection by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Long Beach, California, as part of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program, which assesses hygiene and public health standards aboard cruise ships operating in US waters. The inspectors deducted a total of 22 points across eight categories, with the most significant concerns involving food preparation, storage, cleanliness and the effectiveness of onboard food safety management. The findings also included failures involving drinking-water monitoring equipment following a power outage aboard the vessel. One of the more concerning discoveries involved the ship’s crew dining facilities, where inspectors found three visibly mouldy or rotten oranges on the serving line during lunch. Additional spoiled produce was discovered elsewhere aboard the vessel, including mould on peppers, a cucumber and several avocados that had already been washed. The inspectors also identified several instances where raw or partially cooked food had been stored incorrectly, creating potential cross-contamination risks. Raw pork chops were positioned above thawed hot dogs, while partially cooked roast beef was stored above cut boiled eggs. In another refrigerated area, sushi containing raw tuna had been placed above ready-to-eat food. The pork chops were moved to an appropriate location while the inspectors were aboard. Several plates, bowls, pans and other kitchen utensils remained visibly dirty after being washed. The inspectors also documented blocked or contaminated spray nozzles in dishwashing equipment. Meanwhile, ice machines contained accumulations of black, brown and pink debris in their water trays. The findings raised concerns about the effectiveness of routine cleaning procedures and the checks intended to ensure equipment was suitable for use. Food temperature management was another major issue, accounting for five of the 22 points deducted. On the portside buffet lines, inspectors discovered that almost all cold food items were missing the required coloured time-control markers. These markers are used to establish when food displayed without temperature control must be discarded. Affected items included deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, salads and dressings.According to the inspection findings, all affected food was discarded. The inspectors also observed problems with the cooling of prepared sandwiches. Several trays had been covered while their contents were cooling, potentially preventing food from reaching safe temperatures quickly enough. Ham and cheese sandwiches dropped by only 3°F over three hours, while tomato and mozzarella sandwiches cooled by just 5°F over 2,5 hours. Further concerns emerged at the International Café, where mortadella and cheese sandwiches were found at temperatures exceeding 41°F, approximately 5°C. Crew members provided conflicting information about when the sandwiches had been prepared, with some indicating they had been made that day and others suggesting they were from the previous day. The inspectors also identified an entry in a cooling log written in different ink. The chef confirmed that he had not reviewed the entry. Together, these issues contributed to the inspectors’ concerns about the reliability of food safety monitoring and the level of understanding among crew members responsible for handling food. The inspection also identified a problem involving the ship’s drinking-water monitoring system following a blackout on the morning of Oct 16. A chlorine analyser had stopped recording measurements, while an alarm was sounding in the engine control room. The relevant crew members had not been informed about the problem. Separate manual testing confirmed that chlorine was present in the water supply. The finding therefore concerned the failure of monitoring and communication procedures rather than evidence that the water lacked disinfectant. The CDC’s assessment highlighted weaknesses in managerial oversight and crew knowledge as contributing factors to several of the more significant deficiencies. In addition to the five-point deduction for food temperature controls, inspectors removed three points each for inadequate food safety management, improper storage and cross-contamination, dirty food-contact surfaces and utensils, and pest control failures. A further two points were deducted for problems with dishwashing equipment and washing facilities, while another two were lost over staff knowledge and the response to drinking-water monitoring problems. The remaining point was deducted for deficiencies involving the condition and cleanliness of floors, walls and ceilings. Some issues were addressed before the inspectors left the vessel.
Port call cancelled after pilot fell into the water
A harbour pilot was rescued after falling into the water while attempting to board the 'Emerald Princess', with about 3,080 passengers and 1,200 crew members on board, off Kauai, Hawaii, on Feb. 10, 2026, prompting a brief man overboard response and the cancellation of the vessel’s port call at Nawiliwili. The cruise ship was preparing to enter Nawiliwili at approximately 7:45 a.m., when the incident occurred. The ship was operating a Hawaii itinerary at the time. The harbour pilot was making his third attempt to board the vessel via a rope ladder from a pilot boat, when he lost his footing and fell an estimated 10 to 20 feet deep into the water. The captain of the 'Emerald Princess' immediately announced a man overboard situation. The crew aboard the pilot boat quickly maneuvered to recover the man from the water. He could be pulled back aboard the pilot boat within minutes. He was not seriously injured. At the time of the incident, east-facing shores of Kauai were under a high surf advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Strong winds were producing breaking waves of 7' to 10', with surf heights forecast between 8' and 12'. Following the failed boarding attempt, the cruise ship canceled the Kauai port call.
Port call skipped due to wildfires in Maui
Princess Cruises has notified guests currently sailing aboard the 'Emerald PrincessÄ, en route to Hawaii, that the vessel?s scheduled call to Maui has been cancelled and instead the vessel will be visiting an alternate port on the Big Island. The vessel's final port of call in the Aloha state was to have been Lahaina, on the western coast of Maui, on Aug 14. Because of recent wildfires that have caused massive damage and displacement in the region, that call was no longer possible.
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