Prenotification (seagoing ship)
Used by the shipping company or ship's agent, to provide the Harbourmaster's Office with advance information on a seagoing ship that is due to enter or leave the port.
The shipping company or ship's agent is legally obliged to provide the Harbourmaster's Office with information concerning a seagoing ship that is due to enter or leave the port. This is done using the seagoing ship prenotification message.
How does it work?
After registering, the shipping company or ship's agent enters the following information electronically:
- Port of arrival
- Name of ship
- Shipping company
- Previous and next ports of call
- Crew
- Berth required or transit
- Any particular aspects
When this prenotification is received the Harbourmaster's Office sends a port call number which is quoted in all subsequent messages for the duration of the call.
A departure request contains all the information concerning the last berth in the port area.
Companies that are not yet able to send data 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
- Fast, simple and reliable notification process
- Better service