QUARTERLY SUMMARY MAY TO JULY 2014
SHIP INSPECTION - Environmental Protection Act 1990, Food Safety Act 1990, Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979 (As Amended), International Health Regulations 2005
MAY JUNE JULY Total Vessels Inspected: 62 24 62 Total British Vessels Inspected: 11 2 13 Total Foreign Vessels Inspected: 51 22 49
British Vessels Defects: 3 2 2
Infestation 0 0 0 Food Safety 6 3 3 Dirty Equipment/Food Preparation Area 5 6 0 Faulty Equipment/Fittings 1 0 0 Miscellaneous 3 0 0 Total Number of Defects on British Vessels: 15 9 3
Foreign Vessels Defects: 8 11 11
Infestation 0 0 2 Food Safety 12 35 24 Dirty Equipment/Food Preparation Area 13 42 11 Faulty Equipment/Fittings 4 21 3 Miscellaneous 10 23 10 Total Number of Defects on Foreign 39 121 50 Vessels:
Vessels Inspected at: Hull 53 16 48 Saltend 0 0 3 Barrow, Barton, New Holland 7 2 1 Killingholme 0 2 1 Goole , Howdendyke 2 2 3 Trent Wharves, North Lincs Area 0 2 6
SHIP SANITATION – Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979 (As Amended)
Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates 9 13 13 Issued Ship Sanitation Control Certificates Issued 2 0 2
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Medical Examination Under the Immigration Act 1971
During the period, passengers from 184 vessels disembarked at the passenger terminals. No passengers were referred for medical examination under the above Act.
During the period, passengers from two cruise ships disembarked at the passenger terminal. No passengers were referred for medical examination under the above Act.
Quarantinable and Other Infectious Diseases - Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979 (As Amended)
May
During the month the Authority’s out of hours on-call officer received separate reports of illness involving one crew member and three passengers arriving in Hull. All affected passengers were isolated on board and well enough to travel home. The crew member was isolated on board and off duty until he recovered. Advice was given on correct cleaning and disinfection on board the vessels.
The Authority received an initial out-of-hours notification on 26 May regarding an incident on board a ship in Goole Docks which led to the tragic deaths of three seamen. There was no suspected infectious disease. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency and Public Health England were informed.
June
During the month the Authority’s out of hours on-call officer received separate reports of illness involving one crew member and one passenger arriving in Hull. All affected passengers were isolated on board and well enough to travel home. The crew member was isolated on board and off duty until he recovered. Advice was given on correct cleaning and disinfection on board the vessels.
July
During the month the Authority’s out of hours on-call officer received separate reports of illness involving four crew member and eight passengers arriving in Hull. All affected passengers were isolated on board and well enough to travel home. The crew member was isolated on board and off duty until he recovered. Advice was given on correct cleaning and disinfection on board the vessels.
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Notification of Animals on Board Vessels - Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979
MAY JUNE JULY Birds 111 20 116 Cats 14 12 25 Cattle 720 440 776 Chickens - - - Dogs 160 200 321 Ducks - - - Guinea Pigs - 2 21 Frogs - 15 - Horses 19 32 - Insects - - - Lizards - - - Monkeys - - 4 Panthers - 1 - Penguins - - - Pigs 45 - 14 Rabbits 2 1 3 Squirrels 1 - 1 Snakes - 30 - Turtles - 1 -
Statutory Nuisances - Environmental Protection Act 1990
May
Throughout the quarter the Authority received several complaints of odour and flies relating to the storage and handling of baled refuse derived fuel (RDF) on Albert Dock, Hull. However, as this product falls within the scope of an Environmental Permit granted by the Environment Agency (EA), complaints received and our officer observations are forwarded to the EA.
Throughout the quarter the Authority received several specific and non-specific complaints regarding alleged dust nuisance from the discharge of various bulk products from ships and a fertilizer blending process at Goole Docks. Specific concerns were also expressed regarding the storing and handling of Ammonium Nitrate. Our officers made several visits to the site to investigate the dust complaints and whilst there was some evidence of dust deposits, these did not amount to a statutory nuisance. Advice was given to the company concerned on dust control methods for ship discharging and the blending operation. Andrew Percy MP called a meeting with our officers, Elected Members, other stakeholders and residents in Goole on 12 August. This proved to be very useful in explaining the legal position of both this Authority, the Health & Safety Executive and East Riding of Yorkshire Planning Directorate and controls already in place and future actions. This was particularly important to address specific concerns regarding Ammonium Nitrate. A further meeting is planned for November this year. In the meantime our officers continue to monitor the operation and work with the company to improve dust control methods. All complaints are dealt with promptly and thoroughly investigated. 3
On 27 May we received a complaint of blue dust at Gunness, North Lincolnshire. Our investigations proved to be somewhat inconclusive but we continue to monitor the site on a regular basis. No further complaints have been received.
June
On 23 June a complaint was received from a Hull business that wood dust deposits were causing problems. Our investigations revealed some evidence of dust but this was not sufficient to constitute a statutory nuisance. Advice on dust prevention and control was given to the operator and we continue to monitor this operation and no further complaints have been received.
July
On 29 July we were advised of a complaint regarding wood dust at The Humber International Terminal, North Lincolnshire. Remedial action taken promptly by the operator proved to be effective and no further complaints were received.
Noise Complaints - Environmental Protection Act 1990
On 12 June we received a complaint of noise at Howdendyke from the equipment used to discharge a ship. Colleagues at East Riding of Yorkshire Council were informed as they have responsibility for the investigation of such noise complaints.
Water Supply To Shipping - Public Health Act 1936 and the Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979 (As Amended)
Results of water samples submitted for bacteriological examination.
Number Taken Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Samples taken May June July May June July May June July from: British Vessels 6 1 5 5 0 4 1 1 1 Foreign Vessels 8 7 12 5 6 7 3 1 5 Passenger Ferries 17 17 16 16 16 16 1 1 0 Cruise Ships ------River Craft ------Water Boats ------Standpipes/Hydrants 2 0 3 2 0 2 0 0 1 Yachts/Private Boats ------
Adverse results were notified to Masters of vessels or their agents immediately on receipt. (Emailed where possible).
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Advice was given regarding the cleaning and chlorination of fresh water systems and arrangements were made to re-sample wherever possible. If the vessel was proceeding to a British port, the Port Health Authority of the district was advised.
13 ice samples were taken from ships for bacteriological examination. 12 samples were satisfactory and one sample was unsatisfactory.
Adverse results were notified to Masters of vessels or their agents immediately on receipt. (Emailed where possible).
27 legionella water samples were taken from ships for bacteriological examination. 19 samples were satisfactory and 8 samples were unsatisfactory.
Adverse results were notified to Masters of vessels or their agents immediately on receipt. (Emailed where possible).
Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013
The quays, sheds, warehouses and other food business premises are under constant supervision by the Authority's Officers and are inspected according to a risk assessed frequency.
On 21 May a Detention Notice was served on a dock-based food supplier in respect of 122 cases of frozen meat for further examination.
On 7 July a Hygiene Improvement Notice was served on a dock-based food business following defects found during our premises inspection.
Food Inspection – Official Feed And Food Controls (England) Regulations 2007
Imported Food
Imported Food – May 2014 Commodity Weight (Kgs) Tea 20,960
Total 20,960
Imported Food – June 2014 Commodity Weight (Kgs) Tea 49,845
Total 49,845
Imported Food – July 2014 Commodity Weight (Kgs) Tea 15,502
Total 15,502
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Local Government (Access To Information) Act 1985
Information in the report concerns medical conditions which are confidential on medical grounds. Other information is obtained in connection with prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime and sources are excluded on these grounds under the provisions of the Act.
L H Dettman Chief Port Health Inspector
Offices of the Authority 257 Hessle Road HULL HU3 4BE
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STANDBY DUTY CALLS RECEIVED MAY 2014
DATE TIME MESSAGE DATE TIME MESSAGE 1/5/14 1814 Animals 19/5/14 1825 Animals 1957 Animals 2009 Animals 2/5/14 2052 Animals 2123 Animals 2056 Animals 20/5/14 2035 Animals 3/5/14 1606 Animals 2059 Animals 4/5/14 1750 Animals 21/5/14 1727 Animals 2016 Animals 1839 Animals 5/5/14 1831 Animals 2006 Animals 6/5/14 1827 Animals 22/5/14 1815 Animals 2109 Animals 2052 Animals 7/5/14 1807 Animals 2111 Animals 2015 Animals 23/5/14 0823 Illness 8/5/14 1841 Animals 1857 Animals 1953 Animals 2010 Animals 2224 Animals 2102 Animals 2229 Animals 24/5/14 1759 Animals 9/5/14 2009 Animals 2037 Animals 2016 Animals 25/5/14 1904 Animals 2133 Animals 26/5/14 0911 Illness 10/5/14 1921 Animals 1002 Illness 2121 Animals 1202 Death 11/5/14 1942 Animals 1814 Animals 12/5/14 2110 Animals 2046 Animals 2253 Animals 2126 Animals 13/5/14 1857 Animals 27/5/14 1946 Animals 2013 Animals 2056 Animals 2030 Animals 28/5/14 1756 Animals 14/5/14 0212 Animals 1849 Information 0758 Illness 2159 Animals 15/5/14 1039 Animals 29/5/14 1740 Information 2042 Animals 1823 Animals 16/5/14 1811 Animals 1840 Animals 2128 Animals 1933 Animals 2201 Animals 30/5/14 1811 Animals 17/5/14 1826 Animals 2035 Animals 1953 Animals 18/5/14 0920 Illness 2225 Animals TOTAL CALLS - 73
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STANDBY DUTY CALLS RECEIVED JUNE 2014
DATE TIME MESSAGE DATE TIME MESSAGE 1/6/14 1736 Animals 17/6/14 2144 Animals 2012 Animals 18/6/14 1820 Animals 2/6/14 1954 Animals 2121 Animals 3/6/14 1758 Animals 2350 Animals 2120 Animals 19/6/14 1811 Animals 4/6/14 2009 Animals 2104 Animals 5/6/14 1757 Animals 2106 Animals 2059 Animals 20/6/14 1812 Animals 6/6/14 1809 Animals 2019 Animals 2017 Animals 2113 Animals 7/6/14 1753 Animals 21/6/14 1950 Animals 2037 Animals 22/6/14 1812 Animals 8/6/14 1803 Animals 1907 Animals 1909 Animals 23/6/14 1833 Animals 2015 Animals 1853 Animals 9/6/14 1751 Animals 2053 Animals 2040 Animals 24/6/14 1827 Animals 10/6/14 1835 Animals 1953 Animals 2015 Animals 25/6/14 1807 Animals 2140 Animals 2049 Animals 11/6/14 1818 Animals 2120 Animals 2100 Animals 26/6/14 1847 Animals 2230 Animals 1939 Animals 12/6/14 1835 Animals 2021 Animals 1956 Animals 27/6/14 1850 Animals 2051 Animals 2052 Animals 13/6/14 1901 Animals 2056 Animals 1700 Ship Inspection 28/6/14 1110 Illness 2036 Animals 1226 Information 2122 Animals 1851 Animals 14/6/14 1804 Animals 1906 Animals 1854 Animals 29/6/14 1816 Animals 15/6/14 1837 Animals 2041 Animals 2004 Animals 30/6/14 1957 Animals 16/6/14 1847 Animals 2146 Animals 2034 Animals 17/6/14 1938 Animals 2106 Animals TOTAL CALLS - 73
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STANDBY DUTY CALLS RECEIVED JULY 2014
DATE TIME MESSAGE DATE TIME MESSAGE 1/7/14 1759 Animals 19/7/14 1835 Animals 2126 Animals 1940 Animals 2331 Animals 20/7/14 0833 Illness 2/7/14 1900 Animals 1820 Animals 1930 Animals 1908 Animals 3/7/14 1834 Animals 21/7/14 1803 Animals 2111 Animals 2003 Animals 2308 Animals 2132 Animals 4/7/14 0724 Illness 2133 Animals 1827 Animals 22/7/14 1850 Animals 2014 Animals 1954 Animals 5/7/14 1742 Animals 2109 Animals 2252 Animals 23/7/14 1807 Animals 6/7/14 1802 Animals 2108 Animals 1911 Animals 24/7/14 0718 Illness 7/7/14 2314 Animals 1848 Animals 8/7/14 1917 Animals 1949 Animals 2009 Animals 25/7/14 1809 Animals 9/7/14 1844 Animals 2117 Animals 2130 Animals 2120 Animals 10/7/14 1827 Animals 26/7/14 1531 Illness 1935 Animals 1831 Animals 11/7/14 2051 Animals 1912 Animals 2052 Animals 27/7/14 1755 Animals 12/7/14 1806 Animals 2020 Animals 1859 Animals 28/7/14 0821 Illness 13/7/14 1753 Animals 2027 Animals 2046 Animals 2028 Animals 14/7/14 1814 Animals 29/7/14 1809 Animals 2019 Animals 2226 Animals 15/7/14 1831 Animals 30/7/14 1819 Animals 2156 Animals 2018 Animals 16/7/14 1842 Animals 2104 Animals 2054 Animals 31/7/14 1758 Animals 2127 Animals 2033 Animals 17/7/14 1800 Animals 2155 Animals 2044 Animals 2055 Animals 18/7/14 0728 Illness 1755 Animals 1951 Animals 2111 Animals TOTAL CALLS - 78
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