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The CERS workbook

Vessels and shipping agents should use the CERS workbook to provide the information needed to the port authority.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 23 January 2017
• Last updated: 26 November 2021 — See all updates

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CERS workbook

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 1.39 MB

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The CERS workbook (reduced file size version)

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 440 KB

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Details

The Consolidated European Reporting System (CERS) Workbook should be used by Masters, shipping agents and port authorities to provide mandatory port call, dangerous and polluting goods (hazmat) information, waste information and security information to the MCA.

If your shipping service:

1. operates on a regular and scheduled basis
2. meets the requirements of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 725/2004

you may be eligible for exemption from providing security information prior to entry into a UK port.

Applications of exemption are made by email and must include:

• your regular scheduled route, including the UNLOCODE of the port facilities between which the service operates
• details of the vessel including name, IMO number, flag state and operator
• a copy of the International Ship Security Certificate

Version 1.3.0.1

Published 23 January 2017
Last updated 26 November 2021 + show all updates

1. 26 November 2021

   uploaded new CERS3 Workbook - reduced file size

2. 9 November 2021

   new workbooks uploaded

3. 18 July 2019

   New workbook uploaded

4. 6 February 2019

   Latest version of CERS workbook added (1.2.3)

5. 22 February 2017

   Updated CERS workbooks.

6. 14 February 2017

   Updated CERS workbooks

7. 25 January 2017

   Updated wording

8. 23 January 2017

   First published.