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Filling out the Report Of Delay Form allows vessel operators to report delays encountered at drawbridges. This guide provides clear instructions on how to accurately complete the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is collected for effective processing.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. In the first section, enter the name of the bridge you are reporting about, along with the date of the incident in the designated fields.
3. Fill in the mile marker and the river's name where the delay occurred.
4. For section 1, input the name of your vessel, and indicate whether it was upbound or downbound by marking the appropriate box.
5. Provide the owner’s name and address, ensuring all information is correct to avoid any delays in processing.
6. Enter the name and address of the captain or pilot on watch during the incident.
7. Record the time when the vessel signaled for the opening of the bridge and the location from where the signal was made.
8. Indicate the time the drawtender acknowledged the signal and when the delay began, specifying the details in the appropriate fields.
9. Mark whether the drawtender indicated that the bridge would be opened immediately or could not be opened immediately.
10. If a train or vehicle crossed the bridge, provide the start and finish times, and indicate whether it stopped on the bridge and for how long.
11. Specify if the bridge closed without any crossing, selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
12. Record the time span for which the bridge was opened and the time when the vessel resumed normal speed.
13. Provide any additional remarks in the designated section to give context to the delay, if necessary.
14. Review the information entered to ensure accuracy, then sign the form, providing your home telephone number.
15. Once the form is completed, save your changes, download a copy, and print it if needed or share it as required.

Complete your reporting process online today to ensure efficient handling of your documentation.