Ship Sanitation Certificate

On this page you can submit a request for a Ship Sanitation Certificate. This certificate replaces the deratting certificate and is mandatory to have on board. The Ship Sanitation Certificate was introduced to prevent the global spread of infectious diseases.

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Applying for a certificate

You can request an inspection by filling out the application form. A GGD Fryslân inspector will contact you as soon as possible to arrange an appointment. You must request a Ship Sanitation Certificate inspection at least 24 hours in advance. Inspections are conducted from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00.

Request inspection

Please note: Applications submitted after 17:00 on Friday will be processed on Monday morning at 08:30. This means that the inspection may not be carried out until Tuesday. GGD Fryslân is closed on the following public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, King's Day, Liberation Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, and Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

What does GGD Fryslân do?

We offer three types of certificates:

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC): The ship has been inspected and found to be in order, and for a period of six months, the ship is exempt from further inspections.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC): The ship has been inspected, and deficiencies have been identified, which are listed on the certificate. These deficiencies must be repaired or resolved, and the inspection points must be rechecked.
Extension of the Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (ESSCEC): The ship is unable to obtain an SSCEC in the port where it is currently docked. The port can then extend the old certificate for one month. The ship will receive an ESSCEC for this.

Costs

The cost of the inspection varies depending on the type of ship. As of 1 July 2023, the hourly rate of GGD Fryslân is €126.53 per hour. Check the inspection costs on our costs page.

What is important for the visit?

If the inspector deems the situation too dangerous, they are permitted to refuse to board unless additional safety measures are put in place. If this is not possible, the inspection cannot be carried out. When making an appointment, it will be discussed whether the ship is easily accessible and who will receive the inspector. An inspector will only conduct an inspection in the presence of someone who can provide information about the points to be inspected.