Checking in and out of Norway

ChromeDome said:
19 replies, all sorts. That's great, but asking the interweb your question, assuming UK yacht, gets you (by AI):
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Very interesting but . . .

Assuming a 48 hour passage and no satphone/starlink or whatever, how does one report 24 hours before arrival? And in any case, how could you ever be sure when exactly you would arrive?

We are currently in Lerwick waiting for a weather window.

We will cross from Shetland to Marstein Light, then either anchor or go into the marina at Bakkesund to rest up before continuing the 30nm N to Bergen.

Can we inform the local police at Bakkesund, or should we switch off AIS transmit before closing the coast and anchor somewhere remote?

In any event, reporting at the customs quay in Bergen seems like the thing to do on eventual arrival.

Do we need to fly the Q flag?

Do we need to check out before leaving to return to the UK?

- W
 
webcraft said:
Very interesting but . . .

Assuming a 48 hour passage and no satphone/starlink or whatever, how does one report 24 hours before arrival? And in any case, how could you ever be sure when exactly you would arrive?

We are currently in Lerwick waiting for a weather window.

We will cross from Shetland to Marstein Light, then either anchor or go into the marina at Bakkesund to rest up before continuing the 30nm N to Bergen.

Can we inform the local police at Bakkesund, or should we switch off AIS transmit before closing the coast and anchor somewhere remote?

In any event, reporting at the customs quay in Bergen seems like the thing to do on eventual arrival.

Do we need to fly the Q flag?

Do we need to check out before leaving to return to the UK?

- W
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Given the size of your vessel you don't have to report your anchoring nor use of dinghy. But I am prety sure you will have to checkin before anchoring anywhere. I think you have to give notice at least 24 hours n advance so tel them you are coming, they are not going to hold you to a time if you are late.
 
Seven Spades said:
Given the size of your vessel you don't have to report your anchoring nor use of dinghy. But I am prety sure you will have to checkin before anchoring anywhere. I think you have to give notice at least 24 hours n advance so tel them you are coming, they are not going to hold you to a time if you are late.
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If I switch off AIS transmit they will not know I anchored on the way to check in, will they?

If anyone does notice I will say I had to stop to fix engine trouble.
 
webcraft said:
We are flying a Scottish red ensign and do not have a 'red duster' on board.

Are we doomed?

— W
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We've been flying a saltire for months in various different countries, ever since the ensign blew away one night. I figured the saltire was the next closest thing, which is what I shall say to anybody who challenges it.

It's actually led to some nice meetings with other sailors who have Scottish roots.

Of course, I'm in America where I don't expect them to understand the exact nature of the UK and its constituent parts.
 
webcraft said:
Very interesting but . . .

Assuming a 48 hour passage and no satphone/starlink or whatever, how does one report 24 hours before arrival? And in any case, how could you ever be sure when exactly you would arrive?
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UK rules are the same, you have to submit the web form within 24 hours of arrival and before you enter UK territorial waters. You're meant to then wait for permission and may need to undertake id checks or offload crew.

(The new form is better, the original needed a 15mins window of arrival and the point you'd cross in to UK territory so a cutter could meet you)
 
st599 said:
UK rules are the same, you have to submit the web form within 24 hours of arrival and before you enter UK territorial waters. You're meant to then wait for permission and may need to undertake id checks or offload crew.

(The new form is better, the original needed a 15mins window of arrival and the point you'd cross in to UK territory so a cutter could meet you)
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Well, that is obviously stupid and impossible for a yacht with no satcoms on a 48hr or longer passage. I suspect you have misinterpreted the rules.

As other yachts are managing without seizure or imprisonment I shall ignore it, fill in the UK online form just before leaving and check in at Bergen on arrival. If I need to anchor on the way North to Bergen for crew or boat safety reasons after entering the inner lead I will do so.

- W
 
webcraft said:
Well, that is obviously stupid and impossible for a yacht with no satcoms on a 48hr or longer passage. I suspect you have misinterpreted the rules.
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I haven't, it was laid out for us by Border Force at the RYA club conference

When you need to submit​

If you’re submitting your report online, you must do this within 24 hours and up to 2 hours before departure or arrival.
 
st599 said:
I haven't, it was laid out for us by Border Force at the RYA club conference

When you need to submit​

If you’re submitting your report online, you must do this within 24 hours and up to 2 hours before departure or arrival.
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2 hours before arrival should work if you report as soon as you get a signal then (if necessary) slow down

- W
 
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