Ships (Sanitation Control) Regulations

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Regulation 1

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 34, 49 and 72 of the Public Health Law (2002 Revision), the Governor in Cabinet makes the following Regulations — Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Ships (Sanitation Control) Definitions In these Regulations — “evidence of infection or contamination” includes any evidence or sign of — (a) vectors in any stage of growth; (b) animal reservoirs for vectors: rodents or other species that can carry human disease; rodents or other species that can carry human disease; (d) microbiological, chemical or other risks to human health; or (e) inadequate sanitary measures; “master” and “port” have the meanings ascribed to them in the Port Authority Law (1999 Revision); “Port Health Officer” means an Environmental Health Officer; and

Regulation 3

“Ship Sanitation Control Certificate” and “Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate”, mean a certificate in the form prescribed in Sanitation control (1) If the master of a ship, which during its voyage has been in a foreign port, cannot produce to a Port Health Officer, at the place in the Islands where such ship arrives, a valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or a Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate in respect of such ship, the Port Health Officer shall — (a) if such ship has arrived at a port, require the ship to be inspected to ascertain whether it is kept in such a condition as to be free of evidence of infection or contamination; or (b) if such ship is not in a port, direct the ship to proceed at its own risk to be inspected at the nearest port at which a Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or a Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate, as the case may be, can be obtained. (2) If, after the ship has been inspected, the Port Health Officer is satisfied that the ship is free from evidence of infection or contamination, he shall issue a Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate. (3) If, after the ship has been inspected, the Port Health Officer is not so satisfied, he shall require the ship to be disinfected or decontaminated in a manner to be determined by him. (4) If the master produces a Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or a Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate, but the Port Health Officer has evidence that the disinfection or decontamination was not satisfactorily completed, the Port Health Officer may, notwithstanding such certificate, exercise, in relation to the ship, his powers under paragraph (3). (5) The master shall forthwith make arrangements for any disinfection or decontamination required by the Port Health Officer. (6) When disinfection or decontamination has been completed to the satisfaction of the Port Health Officer, he shall issue a Ship Sanitation Control Certificate. (7) Before the Port Health Officer directs, under this regulation, that a ship shall proceed to a port, he shall consult with any customs officer present.

Regulation 4

Issue of certificates after inspection Upon receipt of an application in writing from the master of a ship for a Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or a Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate in respect of such ship, the Port Health Officer shall take such steps as he considers necessary to satisfy himself that the ship is kept in such a condition as to be free from evidence of infection or contamination, or give directions for the disinfection or decontamination of the ship, as the case may require, and, on being satisfied as to the condition of the ship or that the disinfection or decontamination has been properly carried out, he shall issue the appropriate certificate. Filing of copy of certificate and payment of fees (1) A copy of every such certificate issued under regulation 3 shall be retained by the Department responsible for Environmental Health. (2) The master of a ship to be inspected under these Regulations shall pay the fees prescribed in Schedule 2, for the benefit of the revenue of the Islands. Compliance It shall be the duty of a Medical Officer of Health to monitor compliance with these Regulations and any international regulations applicable to, or having legal effect in, the Islands. Application of Mosquito (Research and Control) Law (2007 Revision) These Regulations do not derogate from the provisions of the Mosquito (Research and Control) Law (2007 Revision). Repeal of Ships (Rodent Control) Regulations (2003 Revision) The Ships (Rodent Control) Regulations (2003 Revision) are repealed. Ships (Sanitation Control) Regulations, 2011

SHIP SANITATION CONTROL EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE/SHIP SANITATION CONTROL CERTIFICATE Port of ………. Date: ………….. This Certificate records the inspection and 1) exemption from control or 2) control measures applied Name and address of inspecting officer ………………….. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate Ship Sanitation Control Certificate

No evidence found. Ship/vessel is exempted from control measures. Control measures indicated were applied on the date below. 1 (a) Evidence of infection or contamination, including: vectors in all stages of growth; animal reservoirs for vectors; rodents or other species that could carry human disease, microbiological, chemical and other risks to human health; signs of inadequate sanitary measures. (b) Information concerning any human cases (to be included in the Maritime Declaration of Health). 2 Results from samples taken on board. Analysis to be provided to ship’s master by most expedient means and, if re-inspection is required, to the next appropriate port of call coinciding with the re-inspection date specified in this certificate. Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates and Sanitation Control Certificates are valid for a maximum of six months, but the validity period may be extended by one month if inspection cannot be carried out at the port and there is no evidence of infection or contamination.

Areas, [systems, and services] inspected Evidence found1 Sample results2 Documents reviewed Galley Medical log Pantry Ship’s log Stores Other Hold(s)/cargo Quarters: - crew - officers - passengers - deck Potable water Sewage Ballast tanks Solid and medical waste Standing water Engine room Medical facilities Other areas specified - see attached Note areas not applicable, by marking N/A. Control measures applied Re-inspection date Comments regarding conditions found

Attachment to Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Certificate

Areas/facilities/systems inspected 1 Evidence found Sample results Documents reviewed Control measures applied Re-inspection date Comments regarding conditions found Food Source Storage Preparation Service Water Source Storage Distribution Waste Holding Treatment Disposal Swimming pools/spas Equipment Operation Medical facilities Equipment and medical devices Operation Medicines Other Areas Inspected

Indicate when the areas listed are not applicable by marking N/A.

(Regulation 5(2)) FEES Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate - for inspection during normal working hours $200.00 per hour or part thereof for inspection, outside of normal working hours $250.00 per hour or part thereof In this Schedule - (a) “normal working hours” means the period commencing at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. on any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public general holiday; and (b) an inspection of a ship commences when the Port Health Officer boards the ship and ends when he leaves the ship. Made in Cabinet the 5th day of April, 2011. Kim Bullings Clerk of the Cabinet