Areas without dedicated built-in hand washing facilities may include: gangways or pre-boarding areas, restaurant and buffet entries (ships built prior to 2015 were not required to offer hand washing prior to buffet use), and even show theaters where food and beverages may be consumed. For many years, cruise ship passengers have accepted the practice of rubbing their hands with gels from haphazardly-placed portable sanitizer dispensers. Due to variations in hand sanitizer chemistries and the way users interact with the dispensers, it is widely agreed upon that hand sanitizers are less effective than an automated hand wash, or even manual hand washing with a sink and faucet.
Our growing cruise industry business is being driven by cruise lines that have a commitment to passenger health and safety, and to the reputation of the entire industry. Cruise lines are installing Meritech systems to reduce the risk of person-to-person outbreaks such as Norovirus. Meritech is stepping up to deliver customized, innovative new designs for cruise line needs to improve hand washing compliance by all.
Our equipment is a perfect fit for your buffet and self-serve areas, your pool deck, on your lido deck, children’s zones, and in your public restrooms. Do you have a ship headed for drydock? Consider updating your hand hygiene approach with the addition of our CleanTech automated handwashing systems. We even install our equipment in crew areas to make handwashing a priority in critical crew process areas, such as waiter station soiled dish drops, crew mess hall entries, and next to marine sanitation devices for maintenance staff.
Meritech offers cruise line-specific training and educational manuals, and develops custom video training for passengers. We also provide materials promoting hand hygiene, outlining the benefits of CleanTech automated handwashing. Additionally, Meritech engineers and marketing professionals can assist with design, installation, crew training, instructional signage, and other informational materials. All of our efforts are designed to help our cruise industry customers deliver the best possible cruise experience to their passengers.
