LNTM Number 8 of 2022
Border Force has introduced a new way for those travelling to and from the UK on pleasure craft to report their journey.
Since 01 January 2022 it has been a legal requirement to report your departure from and arrival in the UK by pleasure craft. Anyone who owns, or is responsible for, a pleasure craft that sails to or from locations outside the UK and the Isle of Man is required to provide information about:
- the vessel
- the voyage
- individuals on-board
- goods documentation
This was previously reported through the C1331 Form. This has now been replaced with a faster, simpler, and editable digital form that can be submitted online.
The new Pleasure Craft Report Service (sPCR) helps maximise maritime border security while making it faster and easier for those travelling on pleasure craft to report the necessary information in advance of travel to or from the UK. The new digital pleasure craft report is a one-stop service, recording all necessary information for both Border Force and HMRC.
'Q' Flag
Both non-UK flagged vessels and UK flagged vessels returning from a trip outside of UK territorial waters (12 miles from shore) must continue to fly the ‘Q’ flag where it can be readily seen as soon as UK waters are entered. The flag must not be taken down until you have finished reporting to the customs authorities. Failure to comply will make you liable to a penalty.
This notice replaces LNTM No. 01/2022 which is cancelled with immediate effect.
Ryan Willegers
Harbour Master
Issued on the 08th August 2022
