Small Vessel Reporting System

Worked for me as well.

But: "This web site works best with Internet Explorer. Other web browsers may not function correctly.
Scripting, cookies and TLS 1.0 must be enabled in your browser settings."
 
Web site works fine (using Internet Explorer). We use our LBO cards every time we go to the Bahamas. Significantly simplifies re-entry to the US and the LBO direct phone number seems to never have a wait to speak with a CBP officer.
 
I just went to a local rotary meeting last Friday where our local customs agents spoke. They talked about the SVRS and the Canada situation. Maybe tonight I will get the admiral and me signed up and schedule our interview. I cross to Canada about once a year and this will be nice way of checking in.

It was an interesting meeting!

Niles
 
Effing Windows Effing Seven. Loads fine on XP. W7 with Firefox fails, and with I.E.. I try dumping some add ons and see if that resolves it.
 
I just signed up this afternoon and scheduled my interview with IE9 and Windows 7

Niles
 
Having worked on computers for over 30 years, I consider myself the kiss of death when it comes to their functionality. Believe me. I can kill a functional system by looking at it. And since my wife also worked on them for 30 years, if I didn't kill it she can finish it off.
 
Ok, it was the add ons. Disabling all of them resolved the issue and I.E. 9 will now load the site. However the hounds are still chasing Firefox.
 
Is the SVRS actually operational now? Itried to use it last year and was told to still use the LBO system.

Bob
 
When we checked in with LBO this past Spring, they asked me if I filed a float plan, so I am thinking it is operational.
 
Well, I'm heading across the stream later this month so I'll giver her a try. :)

I'll let you know how it goes unless someone else has used itlately and can give information.

Bob
 
What is the deal with them wanted a float plan? How's a boater supposed to know what and when when they don't even know when they'll be able to cross the stream? Do they want to know how many times a day we take a #2 and at what times?
 
As I understand it, it's mainly the departure and return dates that are important. Plus, you can go in and change it at will if need be.

Anything that keeps me from having to go to CBP and clear customs and IMM each time is OK by me. :)

Bob
 
I went to a CBP meeting last friday and they made it very clear that they understand that things change. Yes they want a float plan but understand things change. I go for my interview next Tuesday and I'll ask about this.

Niles
 
Niles,

Please update us. I haven't done LBO yet but was thinking about it for next spring. If I've got to log in and keep them updated on everything, I might just opt to check back in the old fashioned way.
 
Kurt, I used LBO twice past year and it was GREAT!! Just called them on the phone, gave them my LBO number, answered a couple of questions and that was it.

Before my second trip I tried to use the SVRS to file a float plan but it was not operational yet and the CBP Officer told me just to use the LBO system.

Bob
 
Upon our last return the agent indicated we were going to have to come in (using LBO) because the passport data was not correct. I said we have used this previously without issue what's going on? He said my PP was expired. I said that's not possible and by the way my wife and I got them the same date and she is with me, and we also got our LBO numbers the same day.
He relented. Maybe he misread the screen or something, or the data was not enterred correctly.

Remember, neither of SVRS or LBO will guarantee you will not be required to show up and pass muster.
 
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Originally posted by boatbum

Remember, neither of SVRS or LBO will guarantee you will not be required to show up and pass muster.

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Yeah, I know. The only hassle-free way to get into the USA is via the Mexican boarder.
 
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