scope:

Scope and Applicability.

The provisions of this instruction are applicable to U.S. Navy Fleet Forces afloat and cognizant Navy preventive medicine activities and personnel ashore and afloat.

Purpose.

To inspect and issue appropriate ship sanitation certificates (SSC) and provide related standard procedures and policy for the Ship Sanitation Certificate Program (SSCP) as outlined in reference (a) and to identify Navy preventive medicine personnel delegated authority per reference (b), Part VI Health Documents, articles 37 and 39, and annex 8. Enclosure (1) describes procedures for training and certification of U.S. Navy SSCP inspectors. The ship's senior medical representative will countersign the declaration of health during an international voyage.