Berth reservation (seagoing ship)
Used obligatorily by the ship's agent or shipping company, to inform the Harbourmaster's Office of the preferred berth.
The shipping company or ship's agent has to inform the Harbourmaster's Office of its preference for a berth at which to moor. This berth reservation is done using the BERMAN message.
How does it work?
After registration, the shipping company/ship's agent can enter the following information using a simple web application made available free of charge by the Port Authority:
- Port of arrival
- Name of ship
- Shipping company
- Previous and next ports of call
This is followed by a berth reservation (first berth required). The Harbourmaster's office checks whether this is possible and sends a confirmation.
Companies that are not yet able to send particular information or obligatory declarations electronically can make use of Port+, a reliable, professional and neutral service partner for port services and companies in and around the Scheldt ports.
Advantages
- Simple, reliable way of booking a berth
- Faster service
- Less risk of errors