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
- potable 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. If you also require a potable water sample for bacterial testing, this will be at an additional cost, please notify us at least two working days before the inspection is required. If you require a legionella water sample this will be at an additional cost, please notify us at least 5 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@cumberland.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?
| Vessel gross tonnage | 2022/23 rates | 2023/24 rates |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1000 | £110 | £125 |
| 1001 – 3000 | £150 | £170 |
| 3001 -10,000 | £220 | £250 |
| 10,001 – 20,000 | £285 | £325 |
| 20,001 -30,000 | £365 | £415 |
| Over 30,000 | £425 | £480 |
| Vessels with 50-1000 Persons | £425 | £480 |
| Vessels with 1000 Persons | £725 | £820 |
| Extensions | £80 | £95 |
Further information can be found at The Association of Port Health Authorities
