How we inspect vessels and ship sanitation certificates
What do we do
Although King's Lynn Port is not a Border Inspection Post, food stuffs such as wheat, barley and pulses may be exported as ingredients.
We inspect vessels to check:
- they are free from rodents
- the kitchen and living conditions are safe and hygienic
- the water supply is safe to drink
We'll also ask questions about:
- illness aboard the vessel
- controls in place to minimise the risk of infection spread
Ship sanitation certificates
If there is no evidence of a risk to public health a 'Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate' will be issued. This will be valid for six months.
The costs
The cost will depend on the tonnage of the vessel.
| Gross tonnage | Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 gross tonnage | £140.00 |
| 1,001 to 3,000 gross tonnage | £190.00 |
| 3,001 to 10,000 gross tonnage | £280.00 |
| 10,001 to 20,000 gross tonnage | £365.00 |
| 20,001 to 30,000 gross tonnage | £465.00 |
| Over 30,000 gross tonnage | £535.00 |
| Vessels with 50-1,000 persons | £535.00 |
| Vessels with over 1,000 persons | £915.00 |
| Extensions | £110.00 |
We may add extra charges, based on actual costs incurred such as launch hire, out of hours duty, travel, or re-inspection of ships due to control measures.
Request a ship sanitation inspection
To request a ship sanitation inspection you'll need to know:
- The name of your vessel
- The time of arrival and departure
Other agencies
Where we deem it necessary, we may also work with other agencies:
- to determine seaworthiness and welfare of visiting vessels
- to control potential outbreaks of infectious diseases, including the restriction of persons and animals being brought into port