Supplying ships with safe drinking-water.
Rosanda Mulić1,2, Iris Jerončić Tomić3
1School of Medicine, University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split, Croatia. rosanda@pfst.hr.
International Maritime Health
|July 1, 2020
Summary
Ship water systems face risks from source to consumption. Ensuring safe drinking water requires officers to understand supply chain weaknesses and implement contamination prevention training for maritime professionals.
Area of Science:
- Maritime Safety
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Ships obtain water from diverse sources, including port utilities, supply vessels, and onboard production methods like desalination.
- The entire ship water supply chain is vulnerable to factors impacting water safety and human health.
- Potable water standards for vessels align with land-based facilities, emphasizing stringent quality control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail shipboard water supply systems and identify vulnerabilities.
- To assess health risks associated with consuming contaminated drinking water on ships.
- To highlight the importance of adhering to national and international water safety regulations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review using keywords: ship, water supply, waterborne infections.
- Inclusion of national and international drinking-water safety regulations.
- Analysis of existing studies on maritime water systems.
Main Results:
- Drinking water management on ships follows hygienic standards throughout the supply chain.
- Ship officers are responsible for overseeing onboard water supply, distribution, and production systems.
- Awareness of system weaknesses and contamination risks is crucial for effective management.
Conclusions:
- Effective oversight of ship water systems is essential, irrespective of external sanitary controls.
- Comprehensive training for maritime students and officers on system vulnerabilities and prevention is vital.
- Proactive management of the water supply chain ensures the safety of drinking water for crews and passengers.
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