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(IHR, Chapter IV Article 24-29,35 and Indian Port Health Rules1989, PartIV.Sub partA rule 29)
Article 24 : Implementation/enforcement if Indian Port Health Rules, Merchant Shipping Act, International
Health Regulations, Major Port Acts, etc.
Article 25 : All sanitary operations shall be carried out so as not to Cause discomfort to any person
or injury to health not to cause damage to the structure of the ship to avoid risk of fire
or damage of goods on board
Article 26 : The Health Authority shall issue
1) A certificate free of charge, of the sanitary measures applied, the methods and reasons
of applying the measures
2) Shall issue a certificate to any traveler of the date of arrival or departure and measures
applied to him and his baggage.
Article 27 : Allow a person under surveillance to move freely and carry out medical examination
or investigations if necessary
Article 28 : 1) A ship shall not be denied of free pratique on account of any other epidemic diseases
other than specified in IHR-1969.
2) It shall not be prevented from discharging or loading of cargo or taking of fuel or water
Article 29 : The health authority may tackle all practicable measures to prevent discharge
of sewage and effuse which may contaminate the waters of the port.
Article 35 : Whenever practicable, granting of free pratique by radio is authorized if on the
basis of information received from the vessel prior to its arrival, the health authority is
of the opinion that its arrival will not result in introduction or spread of
disease subject to Regulations.of sewage and effuse which may contaminate the waters
of the port.
Rule 29 : Vessels arriving at Indian ports shall be subjected to Health Inspection By the Health Officer
to ascertain the following of sewage and effuse which may contaminate the
waters of the port.
1. whether general hygiene and sanitation on vessel are satisfactory.
2. whether there exists rodent, vermin or insect infestation and if not, whether appropriate
measures are undertaken to prevent such infestation such as rat traps or rat guards
on mooring ropes.
3. whether potable drinking water is supplied according to the prescribed code of
sanitary practices for supply of safe drinking water.
4. whether wholesome food articles are supplied from approved sources and according
to recommended health code for supply of food articles and whether the food handlers follow
satisfactory measures of hygiene.
5. tests may be conducted if deemed necessary to detect residual chlorine in water
or adulteration of food articles.
6. will issue necessary instructions to the master of the vessel regarding
storage and disposal of excrement, refuse, waste water, garbage and other matter dangerous
to health in the prescribed manner.
7. the defects and deficiencies noticed during the health inspection shall
be notified by the Health Officer to the Master and the Port Conservator in the prescribed
form,for immediate rectification or correction of the defects and if the Master
fails to comply with the notice the Health Officer may carry out the same or
cause it to be carried out at the expense of the Master, agent or owner.
8. If satisfied that all conditions are satisfactory, the Health Officer should grant the
“certificate of health & Sanitary inspection” in the prescribed format.
9. If satisfied that all conditions are satisfactory, the Health Officer should grant the
“certificate of health & Sanitary inspection” in the prescribed format.
* The following documents must be checked and/or issued by the Health Officer on
visiting every vessel that is granted radio free pratique.
a. Maritime declaration of health according to IHR if the last port of call is a
foreign port. {APPENDIX 3 OF IHR 1969}
b. Crew list.
c. Yellow Fever Vaccination certificates of the crewmembers wherever necessary.
d. Deratting or Deratting exemption certificate.
e. Medicine chest certificate.
f. Certificate of health and sanitary inspection.
g. Certificate showing date and time of granting of radio pratique.
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