Provisioning refers to the supplying of food and drink for the passengers of a

cruise ship Cruise ships are large passenger ships used mainly for vacationing. Unlike ocean liners, which are used for transport, cruise ships typically embark on round-trip voyages to various ports-of-call, where passengers may go on tours known as "sho ...

. As cruise ships consume large amounts of food every day, this operation can be complex. Not all the food will be consumed during the voyage, and the ship must keep a percentage in reserve to allow for delays.

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