Shipping & Maritime

How to Record Ship Sanitation Certificates

Accounting for the administrative fees paid to port health authorities for Ship Sanitation Control Certificates (SSCC).

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Port and Agency FeesDebit850.00-
Agent Disbursement AccountCredit-850.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Sanitation certificates are mandatory for international shipping to prevent the spread of disease. These fees are usually handled by the port agent and included in the final Disbursement Account.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Process through the Accounts Payable sub-ledger linked to the specific port call.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Unreconciled differences between the Port Agent's PDA and FDA.

📄 Required Documentation

Valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and official port authority receipt.

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