Ship sanitation certificates

Ship sanitation certificates (SSC) are issued by Newport City Council, as Port Health Authority, to identify and record all areas of ship-borne public health risks, together with any required control measures to be applied.


Certificates are valid for six months and can be renewed at any port authorised to issue renewals.

Fees from 1 April 2023

Gross tonnage Cost £
Up to 1000 125
1001 to 3000 170
3001 to 10000 250
10001 to 20000 325
20001 to 30000 415
Over 30000 480
Vessels with a capacity to carry between
50 and 1000 persons
480
Vessels with a capacity to carry more than
1000 persons
820

Extra charges, based on actual costs, may be added for launch hire, out-of-hours duty, travel and re-inspections of ships subject to control measures.

Extension certificates are £95.

Request a Ship Sanitation Certificate