Ship sanitation inspections

Ships that travel internationally require a valid sanitation certificate every six months under World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.

A ship sanitation inspection includes an inspection of all areas of the ship assessing all of the controls in place, such as

• waste management
• food safety
• vector control
• portable water and infection.

Following an inspection, an Environmental Health Officer will issue either a Ship Sanitation Exemption Certificate of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate, which is valid for six months.

How to arrange a ship sanitation inspection?

Inspections are carried out at the request of the ship's master or agent.

If you require a ship sanitation inspection at the Port of Workington or Port of Silloth, telephone or email us at least two working days before the inspection is required.

Before making a request, complete the Declaration of Health form, which must be completed and returned to environmental.health@allerdale.gov.uk

Within the declaration form, the following information must be given:

• vessel name
• gross tonnage
• IMO number
• location
• estimated date and time of arrival and departure
• agent contact details.

How much does it cost?

Further information can be found at The Association of Port Health Authorities