Shannon Estuary Port Information Guide - Harbourmaster.nl

PART II | 4. NOTIFICATION
SHANNON ESTUARY
4.1 GENERAL
NOTE:
Immigration and Port Health functions are normally undertaken by Customs Officers under inter agency
licensing agreements.
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
The following documents, duly completed and signed by the Master, must be available on board at all
times regardless whether they have been transmitted to the Ship’s Agent prior to arrival.
Clearance from last port (IMO FAL Form 1)
Cargo statements i.e. bills of lading, manifest of cargo.
Crew’s effects declaration (IMO FAL Form No 4)
Vessel’s Stores Declaration (IMO FAL Form No 3)
Crew List (IMO FAL Form No 5)
Passenger List (IMO FAL Form No 6)
Maritime Declaration of Health
Bonded goods, which are not to be cleared, and in excess of the personal allowances noted below, must
be stored in one room which is capable of being sealed by Customs.
Masters should ensure that such seals are not broken other than by a Customs Officer on a subsequent
visit.
4.2 HEALTH
If any of the Health Questions on the Declaration of Health has been answered by “YES” or in case of any
other quarantine problems the Port Health Officer at the Heath Services Executive (Phone: +353 (0)61
326677 Fax: +353 (0)61 316870) and the ships agent must immediately be informed.
4.3 IMMIGRATION
If there any stowaways on board this fact must be transmitted to the Ships Agent prior to the vessel’s
arrival. When any crew changes are to be undertaken during the vessel’s stay in port the Ship’s Agent
must be advised so that Customs are informed
4.4 CUSTOMS
WHILE IN PORT
As long as an incoming vessel is within Irish territorial waters (12 nautical miles zone) and has not been
cleared by Customs it is strictly forbidden to:
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PORT INFORMATION GUIDE • Source: Harbour Master of Shannon Estuary • March 31st 2009