U.S. Ports – Notice of Arrival

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11th, interim rules came into force on 4 October 2001 requiring ships entering U.S. ports to provide 96 hours advance notice to the U.S. Coast Guard together with crew, passenger and cargo information. The rules were finalized in February 2003. The rules apply to all vessels except recreational vessels bound for or departing from ports or places in the USA.

If the voyage time is 96 hours or more, the NOA must be submitted before departure but at least 96 hours before entering the port or place of destination.

If the voyage time is less than 96 hours, the NOA must be submitted before departure but at least 24 hours before entering the port or place of destination.

The forms for submission are available on the National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) website in the “Downloads” section.