Get Transit Declaration Form - Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System

Filling out the Transit Declaration Form accurately is essential for navigating the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the form online, ensuring a smooth and efficient submission process.

Follow the steps to complete the Transit Declaration Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Transit Declaration Form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering the Seaway No. and Agent No. in the designated fields, which are critical for identifying your submission.
3. Provide the date of entry, ensuring to fill in the correct year, month, and day of your vessel's entry into the first lock.
4. Fill in the vessel number and the name of the vessel, which are necessary for tracking and regulatory compliance.
5. Indicate the port of origin and port of destination, ensuring these details match with your shipping documents.
6. Identify the representative responsible for payment of tolls and charges by entering their name and address.
7. Check the applicable box for either 'Ballast' or 'Cargo' to specify the type of cargo being transported.
8. Complete the loading and unloading port details, along with any tonnage, container counts, and passenger information as required.
9. If applicable, certify any government aid cargo by indicating the necessity to submit additional forms (B-13 or 7525).
10. For non-resident carriers, fill in the GST declaration fields, ensuring to check the appropriate box and provide the name, address, and country of the non-resident carrier.
11. Complete the dangerous cargo certification, ensuring all hazardous materials are disclosed, packed, labeled, and stowed according to regulations.
12. Date the form and provide a signature, along with your title, to finalize the document.
13. Once all fields are completed, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

Ensure your transit is compliant by accurately completing the Transit Declaration Form online today.