In South Africa, Port Health is a division of the National Department of Health that operates at airports, seaports, and land border posts.
Its main function is to protect public health by preventing, detecting, and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, pests, and other health risks across national borders — in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).
Its main function is to protect public health by preventing, detecting, and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, pests, and other health risks across national borders — in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).
Envision Maritime can be your interface with Port Health – What We Arrange
- Health Screening & Disease Control
- Screening arriving and departing travellers, crew, and cargo for signs of infectious diseases.
- Responding to public health emergencies (e.g., outbreaks, pandemics).
- Checking Yellow Fever and other vaccination certificates.
- Vessel & Aircraft Health Clearance
- Issuing Ship Sanitation Control/Exemption Certificates (SSCC/SSEC).
- Inspecting vessels for hygiene, pest control, water safety, and waste disposal compliance.
- Ensuring ships meet International Maritime Health standards before entering or leaving port.
- Food & Water Safety at Points of Entry
- Inspecting food supplies and potable water for safety and quality.
- Testing water samples from vessels to prevent waterborne diseases.
- Environmental & Quarantine Control
- Monitoring waste management on ships and in port areas.
- Ensuring medical waste, sewage, and garbage are disposed of safely.
- Supervising quarantine for people, animals, or goods when required.
- Cargo & Goods Health Control
- Inspecting perishable goods, food imports, and certain high-risk commodities.
- Monitoring the safe handling of hazardous biological and medical materials.
- Health Screening & Disease Control
Why Work With Envision Maritime
- Trusted Network – We only appoint reputable, fully certified launch operators.
- 24/7 Coordination – Our team is available day and night to meet vessel schedules.
- End-to-End Logistics – We manage customs, immigration, and shore transport to ensure smooth service.
- Safety & Compliance – All appointed suppliers operate within SAMSA regulations and ISPS Code requirements.
- Single Point of Contact – One call to us, and we handle the rest.
