Maritime Declaration of Health 

The master has to complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health.
The standard international form has to be used.

Particulars that have to be reported (as per standard form):

• Ship Sanitation Exemption / Control Certificate expiry date;

• The number of passengers and crew

Besides that the following questions need to be answered:

• Has any person died on board during the voyage otherwise than as a result of accident?

• Is there on board or has there been during the international voyage any case of disease which you suspect to be of an infectious nature?

• Has the total number of ill passengers during the voyage been greater than normal/expected?

• Is there any ill person on board now?

• Was a medical practitioner consulted?

• Are you aware of any condition on board which may lead to infection or spread of disease?

• Has any sanitary measure (e.g. quarantine, isolation, disinfection or decontamination) been applied on board?

• Have any stowaways been found on board?

• Is there a sick animal or pet on board?

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