Ship Sanitation Inspection Requests

Requesting Ship Sanitation Inspections

Vessels engaged on international itineraries are required to carry a valid Ship Sanitation Certificate, which are valid for six months from the date of issuance.

Submitting inspection requests in a timely manner helps facilitate scheduling and increases the likelihood that your inspection can be completed in line with the service standards published on our website.

To submit a request, complete the following steps. Open the Ship Sanitation Inspection Request form at https://safeport-dev-public-hc-sc. powerappsportals.com. Complete the Shipping Agency Information. Required fields are indicated by an asterisk beside the field. Name of Shipping Agent, Company. Office. Telephone number. E-mail address. Click Next. Complete the Invoicing Information. At the top of the page, you can select if you are Canadian Coast Guard or not. The Coast Guard selection affects the fields on this page. Complete the details as required. Required fields are indicated by an asterisk. Include the invoicing name, country, province/state, city, address, and postal code. If you are a member of the Canadian Coast Guard, you will need other information including the Interdepartmental Settlement Organization number and the Reference Number. Click Next. Complete The Vessel Information. Include the International Maritime Organization (IMO) number. Ship Name. Registry (Flag) Ship owner. Ship particulars that indicate the information about the ship. Existing ship sanitation certificate. Click Next. Complete the Service Information to indicate where the ship will be for the inspection time. Some of the fields are not marked with an asterisk or mandatory, but it is recommended that you complete all fields on this page. Province or Territory. City. Port. Dock. Expected arrival date. Expected departure date. Previous port of call. Next port of call. Date that the current certificate expires. Any additional comments. Click Next. Review the Request Summary and make any modifications to ensure that the information is accurate. If something is not accurate, click Previous to navigate to the field to update the information. Click Submit. The Public Health Agency of Canada will review the request and contact you to coordinate the inspection.