This notice amends Marine Department Notice No. 124 of 1994. Amendments are typed in italics. All declarations are to be made by fax except as described in certain cases in this notice.
All declarations are to be typewritten.
Inaccurate or incomplete or illegible forms will not be processed. The list of documents requiring production has been amended. The format is simplified and will not give details of the voyage or of the actual number of persons embarked. Newly established Agents and established Agents with a history of non compliance with the terms of this notice will declare a vessel's arrival by fax. However,they are required to make personal reports for a vessel's departure and to make payments within seven days of the vessel's arrival or when requesting a Port Clearance permit, whichever is earliest.