New government regulations taking effect at the end of 2017 will require you to notify ship’s stores on board visiting vessels (the existing IMOFAL 3) to Customs electronically. In order to make this as easy as possible for you, Portbase is currently getting ready to launch the service Notification Ship’s Stores. We’re doing so in cooperation with a working group from the professional sector . The new service will therefore be able to seamlessly match daily practice.
In terms of its design, Notification Ship’s Stores will be similar to the previously introduced Notification Crew and Passengers. First, the captain enters the ship’s stores into an Excel sheet, after which you – the shipping company, shipbroker or shipping agent – will upload this list to the Port Community System (PCS). We will then forward the data in the correct format to the Single Window for Maritime and Air (previously known as the Single Window for Maritime).
Notification Ship’s Stores will be made available to you well in advance of the date
the law goes into effect, 29 December 2017.
Part of the second phase of Single Window for Maritime and Air
The electronic notification of ship’s stores is part of Phase two of the Single Window for Maritime and Air. The Dutch government will begin its implementation on 1 September 2017. This initial introduction must be completed by 29 December 2017.
Phase two of the new central government checkpoint will involve notifying all cargo – import, export and vessel supplies – to Customs. As in Phase one, we will ensure an ‘invisible’ link to the Window from the PCS. You will be able to continue working via Portbase in the way to which you’re accustomed. We will automatically forward the cargo notifications for Customs to the Single Window for Maritime and Air.
More information
As we build Notification Ship’s Stores, we will keep you informed on the progress via our newsletters. If you have any questions, please contact our Sales Department anytime. You can reach them on +31 (0)88 625 25 17 and at sales@portbase.com.
