US Customs New reporting app

It would be nice if this program sticks and worked.

We have Nexus and it works great but a lot of times coming back to the US we have people aboard without Nexus and that takes the fun out of it.

Low key...the head marine customs guy lives in my sub. (Ironically the marine sheriff lives by me too..:cool:) Talk him at the bus stop. He doesn’t foresee this taking off. They won’t be changing any of their policies in regards to this.

On a side note. They just busted a smuggling ring in Algonac
 
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Low key...the head marine customs guy lives in my sub. (Ironically the marine shariff lives by me too..:cool:) Talk him at the bus stop. He doesn’t foresee this taking off. They won’t be changing any of their policies in regards to this.

Damn it!... I guess in this case ..draining the swamp would do us more harm than good.
 
It’s up and running in Florida and so far the feedback from users seems positive. CBP has been talking it up enthusiastically, so absent any outside influences it looks good for wider roll out.
 
It’s up and running in Florida and so far the feedback from users seems positive. CBP has been talking it up enthusiastically, so absent any outside influences it looks good for wider roll out.
I've been enrolled with the Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) https://svrs.cbp.dhs.gov/Default.aspx for six years now and find the system very convenient for our trips to the Bahamas. File a float plan with CBP, enjoy the Bahamas, and make a phone call to CBP when return. The issue is if your guests are not enrolled in SVRS they must physically clear in at the nearest port of entry; which makes sense.
Sea Gull - I can not see where the ROAM or the use of a mobile app is implemented for Florida and the Bahamas. Can you point me to the resource?
 
Unless of course you are caught impaired driving then forget entering Canada. Always ask your guests about their history before trying to cross the border
 
I downloaded the Mobile Passport app for re-entry from a cruise ship in the event I couldn't locate or use a Global Entry lane. I encouraged my friends to also get it.

I wasn't surprised when the officials at Port Everglades ignored the app, and Global Entry and treated everyone like cattle, as usual.

I've had too many disappointing border experiences to be anything but cynical at this point.
 
Unless of course you are caught impaired driving then forget entering Canada. Always ask your guests about their history before trying to cross the border

Good advice. Or any crime for that matter. One little blemish other than say a traffic ticket makes you inadmissible to Canada. And if you don’t disclose even that and they see it, they’re liable to deny entry. I always find it really easy to go to the US (the US customs guys are always pretty cool) then for whatever reason going back the CBSA guys are almost always dicks ..and I live in Canada.
 
It’s sad that Canada has become so unfriendly. From a boaters point of view being able to freely cross the border would provide incredible boat trips here in the Great Lakes as well as the Pacific North West
 
It’s sad that Canada has become so unfriendly. From a boaters point of view being able to freely cross the border would provide incredible boat trips here in the Great Lakes as well as the Pacific North West
I disagree ..we go to Canada to various locations all summer and never ever had a problem calling in before landing. Typically we use passports... occasionally if just my wife and I we will use our Nexus.
The hard part is getting back in the states (except Nexus). They always want to board every single time...so we are stuck on the boat waiting for them to drive up from Detroit... we have called ahead and still seem to wait... maybe we are just unlucky coming back
 
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It’s sad that Canada has become so unfriendly. From a boaters point of view being able to freely cross the border would provide incredible boat trips here in the Great Lakes as well as the Pacific North West

You won't have a problem coming in ...so long as you don't have any 'blemishes' on your record. And yes ...it's some incredible boating up this way.
 
It’s sad that Canada has become so unfriendly. From a boaters point of view being able to freely cross the border would provide incredible boat trips here in the Great Lakes as well as the Pacific North West
We head into Canadian waters almost every summer and have always been treated great. I have had to pay duty on some booze once or twice because of bringing over more than allowed, but other than that it's been smooth sailing. Now on flip coming back into my own country, I have treated like POS on more that one occasion... It's sad when your agent has a tin badge complex.
 
I have had to pay duty on some booze once or twice because of bringing over more than allowed, but other than that it's been smooth sailing.

I've posted this experience before... Called-in years ago and described the liquor manifest and the agent said, "OMG!"

...then she started helping us out. "You said the boat is a home to you, correct?" "And the boat/home has a 'bar' for 'personal use', correct?"

We've been reporting an "on-board bar for personal consumption" ever since. Hasn't failed us yet.
 
I've been enrolled with the Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) https://svrs.cbp.dhs.gov/Default.aspx for six years now and find the system very convenient for our trips to the Bahamas. File a float plan with CBP, enjoy the Bahamas, and make a phone call to CBP when return. The issue is if your guests are not enrolled in SVRS they must physically clear in at the nearest port of entry; which makes sense.
Sea Gull - I can not see where the ROAM or the use of a mobile app is implemented for Florida and the Bahamas. Can you point me to the resource?

I’m not Sea Gull, but I just went over to Rosy’s on Grand last week for a few days. Used the ROAM app when we got back and it worked great. We had a message that said “standby for video connection” then it changed and basically said never mind, you’re all set, welcome back to the US and have a nice weekend (we came back on Friday).

Once you download the ROAM app there is some setup involved with username/password and some basic SVRS stuff (vessel ID etc.)
 
I’m not Sea Gull, but I just went over to Rosy’s on Grand last week for a few days. Used the ROAM app when we got back and it worked great. We had a message that said “standby for video connection” then it changed and basically said never mind, you’re all set, welcome back to the US and have a nice weekend (we came back on Friday).

Once you download the ROAM app there is some setup involved with username/password and some basic SVRS stuff (vessel ID etc.)
OK thanks! Did you use your SVRS BR ID number? I'll take a look at the app..
 
Yes, BR number for me and the guys that went along, you list them one at a time in the app. And we didn’t have an associated float plan filed. Just filed our return to US on the app. I think you can do float plans on the app too but we didn’t know about the app till we got back and called the SVRS number and were told they don’t take them over the phone anymore, must use the app as of a few weeks ago.
 
So let's have a discussion about what you need to go to the Canadian ports and return home. I haven't done it in years, but with the new boat, We're thinking about Sarnia. We have Nexus cards and I have the DTOPS sticker. What else do I need, and what is the procedure on each end?
 
If everyone on the boat has nexus before you dock call Canadian customs Nexus 866-996-3987.
Returning to USA call 313-393-3949 (Monroe to south of self ridge air base) about a half hour from your USA port.
I have never been asked for the sticker number but I have it in case. You call a half hour early because they will drive up from Detroit to inspect you even with nexus.
 

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