Examining the Ship by the Customs
Words and Expressions
to report = a raporta, a anunta
to fill up (in) = a completa
blank form = formular
report list = declaratie de sosire
ship's papers = documentele navei
ship register = certificat de registru
manifest of cargo = 21121f55v manifestul încarcaturii
list of stores = lista de provizii si materiale din cambuza
search note = nota de perchezitie
to rummage = a perchezitiona
unentered goods = bunuri nedeclarate
spirits = spirtoase
perfume = parfumuri
photocamera = aparat de fotografiat
to smuggle = a face contrabanda
radio room = cabina statiei radio
entry outward = declaratie la intrare
victualling bill = lista de provizii
port clearance = permis de plecare
private = particular, personal
property = bunuri personale, proprietate
to belong = a apartine
particulars = detalii, amanunte
block capitals = litere de tipar
victuals = provizii, alimente
as a matter of fact = de fapt
As a matter of fact, all the formalities connected with clearing in and clearing out are fulfilled by the ship's agent.
The customs officers come aboard the ship to search or "rummage" the vessel for unentered goods and to see if there are any prohibited goods or goods liable to duty.
It is well known that each country imposes import duties on certain goods brought into the country.
To prevent smuggling such goods as spirits, wines, cigarettes, tobacco, perfumes, photocameras and others, the customs officers request the captain to give the declaration of ship's store bond and of dutiable goods kept aboard for the use of the ship's crew and passengers.
The customs officers sometimes leave for the crew only a certain quota and place under seal the surplus stores.
Before any cargo is allowed to be shipped, the vessel must be entered outwards. This is done by the master signing the "Entry outward" form and delivering it to the customs.
Leaving the port the ship must have: the clearance label with seal (which is sometimes called the "Cocked Card"), the victualling bill, the port clearance and the bill of health.
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