Which form is used to report the inward of a vessel?

• A. Form C-1 Attendance Request
• B. Form C-2 Report Inwards of Vessel
• C. Form C7 Aircraft General Declaration
• D. Form C5 Declaration of Consumable Stores on board the vessel

Answer: (B)

Reporting inward of a vessel is handled by submitting the form titled “Report Inwards of Vessel.” This document is the official way Bahamas Customs is notified when a vessel enters Bahamian waters. It gathers essential voyage details and vessel information so customs can assess entry, ensure regulatory compliance, and grant clearance for the vessel to proceed. The form typically covers the vessel’s name, flag, port of entry, master, crew nationality, and the cargo or stores aboard, along with voyage particulars. Other forms exist for different purposes—aircraft declarations, declarations of consumable stores, or attendance requests—but they are not used to report a vessel’s inward.