<p><span style="font-size: small;">Carnival Cruise  Lines&rsquo; newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, which made its U.S. debut late last  year, earned a perfect 100 score on its first full United States Public  Health (U.S.P.H.) inspection conducted in Port Canaveral, Fla.&nbsp;<span></span>This marks the second time this month that a  Carnival ship has earned a perfect score; Carnival Splendor also earned a 100 score on its  U.S.P.H. inspection just two weeks ago.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To earn 100 score, cruise ships must receive perfect marks on all 42  items that comprise the U.S. Public Health Service&rsquo;s comprehensive  Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) checklist.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The unannounced inspections, which are conducted twice a year and  required for any cruise ship with an international itinerary calling at a  U.S. port, evaluate vessels in a wide variety of areas, including  adherence to proper food handling, preparation and storage procedures,  and overall galley cleanliness.&nbsp; Ships&rsquo; potable water supplies used in  spas and pools are evaluated, as well.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Carnival Dream launched year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises from  Port Canaveral in December.&nbsp; It is expected to carry 200,000 passengers  annually from that port.</span></p>