Which form is used to report the inward of a vessel?

Which form is used to report the inward of a vessel?

• A. C.2 - Report Inwards of Vessels
• B. C.4 - Vessel Passenger List
• C. C.3 - Parcels List
• D. C.5 - Declaration of Consumables Stores on Board the Vessel

Answer: (A)

This question tests knowing which form is used to report a vessel's arrival into port. The form specifically titled to notify the authorities about an incoming vessel is the one named for reporting inward of vessels. It collects the essential arrival details—vessel name, flag, port of origin, ETA, voyage details, and master/crew information—and starts the customs clearance process for the ship.

Other forms are intended for different purposes: the Vessel Passenger List records people aboard; the Parcels List details cargo items; and the Declaration of Consumables Stores on Board the Vessel lists supplies on the ship. These do not serve as the formal inward notice, which is why the inward-report form is the correct choice.