Cruise Ship Inspection Program (CSIP)
Through extensive consultations with the cruise ship industry, Health Canada
has implemented a voluntary compliance inspection program of cruise ships that
visit Canadian ports.
Unannounced inspections are conducted on cruise ships travelling in Canadian
waters. The inspections are conducted once per year during the cruise ship
season which extends from April to the end of October. The scoring system is based
on 41 inspection items with a total value of 100 points. Inspection items are
weighted according to their probability of increasing the risk of a
gastrointestinal disease outbreak. A satisfactory score is 86 points out
of a possible 100 points. A score of 85 or lower is not satisfactory and
requires a reinspection within the following month. This does not mean,
however, that the travelling public is exposed to any imminent risk to
their health.
You can consult the results of these inspections and the cruise ships
participating in this program by consulting:
The guidelines of Health Canada’s Cruise Ship Inspection Program
were harmonized with the United States Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Vessel Sanitation Program in 1998. This has resulted in
a superior inspection program and effective partnership.
Resources
To access Health Canada’s Cruise Ship Inspection Program Administrative Guide and Mini-Guide, please e-mail phb_bsp@hc-sc.gc.ca to request a copy.
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