Sanitation Flashcards
When must a maritime declaration of health be submitted?
Any of the following which have occurred with in the last 28 days.
- Death of any person other than that as the result of an accident
- Illness with temperature above 38C accompanied by a rash, glandular swelling or jaundice or where temp persists for longer than 48 hours
- Illness with diarrhoea severe enough to interfere with work
- Presence of a person onboard suffering from an infectious disease
- Any other circumstance which may cause the spread of infections disease, cockroach infestation
- Presence of animals or birds where there is mortality of such animals
When should the master send the Maritime health declaration to the arrival port?
No more than 24hrs before arrival and no less than 4 hours before arrival.
What signals must be displayed when a vessel is entering a port AFTER sending a Maritime Health declaration?
Double Q Flag
At night Red over white all round light
What information is included in the maritime decleration of health?
Name of ship PLace of berth Ports of call during last 4 weeks Provisional Diagnosis of patients or symptoms Number of patients Name, age, sex nationality of patients Date of onset of symptoms Expected time of arrival
What is th ships sanitation control exemption certificate and when is it issued.
The certificate is issued after an inspection by the medical officer authorised by the port health authority. It can only be issued if the vessel has been found to have no indication of contamination or infection. The inspection should be conducted when the vessel and holds are empty except for the ballast tanks. It is valid for 6 months
What is inspected during a Ships Sanitation INspectioin
Galley and food areas Pantry and storage rooms Holds Officer and crew accommodation Drinking water Sewage system Ballast tanks WAste Standing water Engine room Medical facilities Swimming pools and spas.
