Bill Of Health (Noun)
Meaning
A certificate saying that a departing ship's company is healthy (to be presented at the next port of arrival).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The shipmaster was required to present a valid bill of health to the port authorities at each destination.
- After inspecting the crew and passengers, the medical officer issued a clean bill of health for the voyage.
- A vessel without a proper bill of health would be quarantined and not allowed to disembark its passengers or crew.
- The bill of health is typically obtained from a qualified medical practitioner who has inspected the ship and its occupants.
- With the bill of health secured, the ship was cleared to sail to its next port of call without any restrictions.