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

• A. C.2 - Report Inwards of Vessels
• B. C.4 - Vessel Passenger List
• C. C.3 - Parcels List
• D. C.5 - Declaration of Consumables Stores on Board the Vessel

Answer: (A)

Reporting inward of a vessel is the act of notifying Bahamas Customs as a vessel enters Bahamian waters. The form used for this purpose is the one titled Report Inwards of Vessels. It is specifically designed to capture the vessel’s essential arrival details—such as vessel particulars, voyage information, and basic crew or passenger data—so customs and immigration can begin the clearance and inspection process. The other forms serve different regulatory needs: a Vessel Passenger List records people on board, a Parcels List lists cargo parcels, and a Declaration of Consumables Stores on Board the Vessel documents stores carried. Since only the inward reporting form is meant to declare the vessel’s arrival, it is the correct choice.