[Report 1971] / Medical Officer of Health, Portsmouth Port Health Authority.

  • Portsmouth (England). Port Health Authority.
Date:
1971
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Credit: [Report 1971] / Medical Officer of Health, Portsmouth Port Health Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SECTION V - Water supply (1) The water used in the Docks is supplied by the Portsmouth Water Company. Vessels in dock are supplied from hydrants at the quays. (2) Samples are taken as required by the Public Health Inspector and forwarded to the City Analyst and the subsequent reports submitted to the Medical Officer of Health. No. of ships involved No. of samples t alien No. Satisfactory No. UN- Satisfactory C7\r\m * T Distribution aboard ships _ . - Storage aboard ships - - - - - (3) All hydrants are subject to periodic maintenance by the Port Manager. Hoses are flushed out for several minutes before use. (4) Water boats are in use by the Ministry of Defence. SECTION VI - Public Health(Ships)Regulations 1970 (1) List of Infected Areas The weekly epidemiological record issued by the World Health Organisation is supplied to the Port Medical Officer of Health, the Chief Port Health Inspoctor and the Chief Preventive Officer, H.M. Customs and Excise. (2) Radio Messages The telegraphic address 'Portelth' suggested by the Ministry of Health has been adopted by the Port Health Authority for radio communication between them and shipping entering the district. The master of a ship equipped with a radio transmitting apparatus must, if there are any circumstances on board requiring the attention of the Medical Officer, send a wireless message to 'Portelth', Portsmouth, stating the name of his vesset and the time on the 24-hour clock she is expected to arrive. The message must be sent off not more than 12 hours and not less than 4 hours before the arrival of the ship. (3) Notification otherwise than by Radio The Master of a ship not fitted with a radio transmitting apparatus ■ must notify the Port Health Authority, whenever practicable, before arrival and otherwise immediately on arrival, of any circumstances requiring the attention of the Medical Officer. International flag signals may be used for this purpose. These messages would normally be received by an officer of H.M. Customs and transmitted to the Medical Officer of Health. (4) Mooring Stations The following mooring stations have been established, with the concurrence of the Queen's Harbour Master and the Commissioners