U.S. Vessel Entry Reference Sheet, Contact Numbers, Websites
To assist Captains with U. S. Vessel entry the following reference sheet provides main contacts locations, hours of business and websites.
Resources:
National Vessel Movement Center
The NVMC provides assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days a week by phone, email, or fax.
Phone Number: (800) 708 -9823 or (304) 264-2502
Email Address: sans@nvmc.uscg.gov
Fax Number: (800) 547-8724 or (304) 264-2684
Tech Support: techsupport@nvmc.uscg.gov
e-NOA http://www.nvmc.uscg.gov
FAQs http://www.nvmc.uscg.gov/NVMC/Faq.aspx
CFR160 NOA http://www.nvmc.uscg.gov/NVMC/Regulations.aspx
DHS/Customs and Border Protection
Branch directory http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/fl/5203.xml
Tel for reporting entry (800) 432-1216 or (305) 536-4758, ext. 213
Tel for formal vessel clearing (954) 761-2000
Tel for Immigration (954) 761-2049
Port Everglades CBP Office Address:
1800 Eller Drive, Suite 104, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 East entrance for Immigration, West entrance for vessel)
Hours:
8:00am -12:00pm, then 1:00pm to 4:30pm Monday-Friday
4:00pm – 9:00pm, they have limited officers, so you may wait a while, or go elsewhere
9:00pm – 8:00am, the Port is closed so you must go elsewhere to clear immigration
TWIC The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
www.tsa.gov/twic
COFR
Water Pollution Certificate – National Pollution Funds Center
Address: 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203-1804 USA
Phone: (202) 493-6780
Fax: (202) 493-6781
Website: https://npfc.uscg.mil/COFR/default.aspx
US Visas Embassy List
http://www.usembassy.gov
USCG – Miami Branch (305) 535-8736
USCG – Captain of the Port (Miami to Palm Beach) (305) 535-8701
International Garbage – Chiefs & Supervisory CBPAS
Chief CBPAS PEV/FLL (954) 761-2024
Chief CBPAS Miami Seaport (305) 808-9646
Supervisor CBPAS WPB (561) 722-8371
Supervisor CBPAS Fort Pierce (772) 464-1038
CBPAS Key West (305) 296-5411 Sea
(305) 296-0303 Air
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq