Departure Declaration for Macao-Registered Pleasure Boats

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How to Apply

Time Limit for Application

To be applied within 48 hours before intending to leave the port of Macao.

Formalities and Required Documents

Applicants can declare to the Marine and Water Bureau by logging onto the “Departure Declaration for Macao-Registered Pleasure Boats” under the “Guangdong-Macao Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts” in the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation).

Notes:

• Before applying for entering the waters of Zhongshan (Guangdong Province) for the first time, it is required to submit the original copy of “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone-Macao)” or “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Zhongshan-Macao)” (no English translation), which has been read and signed by the operator and its photocopy should be retained on board for inspection. (the form can be downloaded from the website of Marine and Water Bureau)
• When there is a change of pleasure boat owner or operator stated in the “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao” (Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone-Macao) or “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Zhongshan-Macao)” (no English translation) , it will be considered a first-time application.
• Locations where the original copy of “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone-Macao)” or “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Zhongshan-Macao)” (no English translation) can be submitted:
  1. Marine and Water Bureau – Shipping and Seafarers Department
     Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao
     Office Hours:
     Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
     Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
     (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
  2. Marine and Water Bureau – Maritime Activities Department
     Address: Harbour Building, Avenida Marginal do Lam Mau, Macao
     Office Hours:
     Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
     Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
     (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
  3. Integrated Services Centre of Marine and Water Bureau
     Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao
     Office Hours:
     Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
     Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
     (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

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Location and Time for Application

Online Application

“Departure Declaration for Macao-Registered Pleasure Boats” under the “Guangdong-Macao Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts” in the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation)

Processing Time:
24 hours.

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Charges

Free.

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Processing Time

The procedure takes less than 5 minutes once the complete information is submitted to the “Departure Declaration for Macao-Registered Pleasure Boats” under the “Guangdong-Macao Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts” in the Application System for Entry and Exit of Foreign Pleasure Boats (no English translation). (Performance Pledge)

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Notes for Application

The vessel is allowed to leave the port of Macao immediately once the online declaration is completed and the original copy of the “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone-Macao)” or “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Zhongshan-Macao)” (no English translation) is submitted to the Marine and Water Bureau (submission of guidance is only applicable to the first-time arrival in the pilot waters).

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Related Regulations or Required Documents

• “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone-Macao)” or “Guidance on Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Guangdong Province and Macao (Zhongshan-Macao)” (no English translation).
• The Macao-registered pleasure boat, as a participant in the Individual Travel Scheme for Yachts between Macao and Zhongshan, operated by the operator shall comply with the technical requirements in respect of yacht safety (no English translation).

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Enquiry about Status and Collection of Application Result

Application Status Enquiry: Inapplicable to this service item.

Collection Method of Application Result: Inapplicable to this service item.

Documents to be presented or submitted for collection of application result: Inapplicable to this service item.

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