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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1744 of 17 September 2019 on technical specifications for electronic ship reporting in inland navigation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 164/2010

Type Implementing Regulation

Publication 2019-10-25

State In force

Text As published

Department European Commission, MOVE

Source EUR-Lex

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This is the act as published. Later amendments are not folded into the text below: each one is a separate act in this repository and an entry in this law's history.

Reform history JSON API

Segment Group	Segment Composite data element (C) Data element TAG	Level	Status	Format	Name	Description Qualifiers in quotation marks
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	UNB	0	M		INTERCHANGE HEADER
	S001		M		SYNTAX IDENTIFIER
	0001		M	a4	Syntax identifier	‘UNOA’ Controlling agency
	0002		M	n1	Syntax version number	‘2’
	S002		M		INTERCHANGE SENDER
	0004		M	an..35 (an25)	Sender identification	Mailbox number or unique name or the unique identifier of a RIS-centre or traffic post
	0007			an..4	Partner identification code qualifier	n.a.
	0008			an..14	Address for reverse routing	n.a.
	S003		M		INTERCHANGE RECIPIENT
	0010		M	an..35 (an25)	Recipient identification	Mailbox number or unique name or the unique identifier of a RIS-centre or traffic post
	0007			an..4	Partner identification code qualifier	n.a.
	0014			an..14	Routing address	n.a.
	S004		M		DATE/TIME OF PREPARATION
	0017		M	n6	Date	Generation date, YYMMDD
	0019		M	n4	Time	Generation time, HHMM
	0020		M	an..14	Interchange control reference	First 14 positions of the message reference number
	S005				RECIPIENTS REFERENCE, PASSWORD
	0022			an..14	Recipient’s reference/password	n.a.
	0025			an2	Recipient’s reference, password qualifier	n.a.
	0026			an..14	Application reference	n.a.
	0029			a1	Processing priority code	n.a.
	0031			n1	Acknowledgement request	n.a.
	0032			an..35	Communications agreement id	n.a.
	0035		C	n1	Test indicator	‘1’ = the interchange relates to a test message

	UNH	0	M		MESSAGE HEADER	Identification, specification and heading of a message
	0062		M	an..14	Message reference number	First 14 positions of the message reference number
	S009		M		MESSAGE IDENTIFIER
	0065		M	an..6	Message type	‘APERAK’, message type
	0052		M	an..3	Message version number	‘D’
	0054		M	an..3	Message release number	‘98B’
	0051		M	an..2	Controlling agency	‘UN’
	0057		M	an..6	Association assigned code	‘ERI13’, ERI Version 1.3
	0068			an..35	Common access reference	n.a.
	S010				STATUS OF THE TRANSFER
	0070			n..2	Sequence of transfers	n.a.
	0073			a1	First and last transfer	n.a.

	BGM	0	M		BEGINNING OF MESSAGE	Identification of the type and function of the message
	C002		M		DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME
	1001		M	an..3	Document/message name code	Type of message received for which this message contains the acknowledgement information: ‘VES’, from vessel to RIS authority message ‘CAR’, from carrier to RIS authority message ‘PAS’, passage report from RIS authority to RIS authority
	1131			an..3	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	1000			an..35	Document/message name	n.a.
	C106		M		DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION
	1004		M	an..35 (an15)	Document identifier	Message reference number. This number shall be as unique as possible, both for sender and for receiver. If a message is received and then passed on to another receiver, the original message reference number shall be used. The transitional system shall in this case not generate another message reference number.
	1056			an..9	Version	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.
	1225		M	an..3	Message function code	Function of message: ‘9’ = new message (original)
	4343		M	an..3	Response type code	‘AP’ accepted ‘RE’ rejected. The notification is rejected if the transport is already arrived at its destination.

	DTM	1	M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD	The date/time that the receiving application encounters the approval or rejection
	C507		M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	2005		M	an..3	Date or time or period function code qualifier	‘137’ for document/message date/time
	2380		M	an..35	Date or time period value	Value of arrival time: YYMMDDHHMM
	2379		M	an..3	Date or time or period format code	‘201’ for YYMMDDHHMM

GRP 1	RFF (1)	1	C		REFERENCE	Reference to previous message
	C506		M		REFERENCE
	1153		M	an..3	Reference qualifier	‘ACW’ for reference number to previous message
	1154		M	an..35	Reference number	Message reference number from BGM, TAG 1004 of the message this message refers to
	1156			an..6	Line number	n.a.
	4000			an..35	Reference version number	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.

GRP 1	RFF (2)	1	C		REFERENCE	Reference to transaction/invoice number
	C506		M		REFERENCE
	1153		M	an..3	Reference qualifier	‘AAY’ for reference number to transaction
	1154		M	an..35	Reference number	Reference number assigned by the receiving authority. The reference number shall start with the UN country code followed by three positions for the assigning system. The final part is the actual reference number.
	1156			an..6	Line number	n.a.
	4000			an..35	Reference version number	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.

GRP 2	NAD	1	M		NAME and ADDRESS	Name and address of the sender of the notification
	3035		M	an..3	Party function code qualifier	‘MS’ for message sender
	C082				PARTY IDENTIFICATION DETAILS	n.a.
	3039			an..35	Party identification	n.a.
	1131			an..3	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	C058				NAME AND ADDRESS	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	C080		M		PARTY NAME
	3036		M	an..35	Party name	Name of the sender of the notification
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3045			an..3	Party name format, coded	n.a.
	C059		C		STREET
	3042		M	an..35	Street and number/PO box	Street and number or post office box
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3164		C	an..35	City name	City
	3229			an..9	Country sub-entity identification	n.a.
	3251		C	an..9	Postcode identification	Postal identification code
	3207		C	an..3	Country	ISO 3166-1 two alpha country code, see Annex, Chapter 2.3.8

*NAD*	*COM*	2	C		*COMMUNICATION CONTACT*	Sender communication contact details (maximum 3 times)
	C076		M		COMMUNICATION CONTACT
	3148		M	an..70	Communication number	Communication number
	3155		M	an..3	Communication channel qualifier	‘TE’ for telephone number ‘FX’ for fax number ‘EM’ for Email address

GRP 3	ERC	1	C		APPLICATION ERROR INFORMATION
	C901		M		APPLICATION ERROR DETAIL
	9321		M	an..8	Application error	Application error code
	1131			an..3	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.

ERC	FTX	2	M		FREE TEXT	To communicate the reason for rejection
	4451		M	an..3	Text subject code qualifier	‘AAO’ for free text error description
	4453			an..3	Free text function code	n.a.
	C107				TEXT REFERENCE
	4441			an..17	Free text identification	n.a.
	1131			an..3	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	C108		C		TEXT LITERAL	Text
	4440		M	an..70	Free text	Further description
	4440		C	an..70	Free text	Further description
	4440		C	an..70	Free text	Further description
	4440		C	an..70	Free text	Further description
	4440		C	an..70	Free text	Further description
	3453			an..3	Language, coded	n.a.
	4447			an..3	Text formatting, coded	n.a.

	UNT		M		MESSAGE TRAILER	End and control of completeness of the message
	0074		M	n..6	Number of segments in a message
	0062		M	an..14	Message reference number	First 14 positions of the message reference number

	UNZ		M		INTERCHANGE TRAILER	End and control of the interchange
	0036		M	n..6	Interchange control count	‘1’ for number of messages contained in the interchange
	0020		M	an..14	Interchange control reference	First 14 positions of the message reference number

3. ERROR CODES

For data attribute: MESSAGE REFERENCE ANSWERED TO ERROR DESCR CODE, the error codes available electronically in the European Reference Data Management System (ERDMS) operated by the European Commission shall be used in in segment ERC, data element 9321.

Appendix 4 Berth management port notification (BERMAN)

1. NECESSARY DATA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAL CONVENTION

In the FAL General Declaration ¹⁵, public authorities shall not require more than the following information:

1. name and description of the ship

1. nationality of ship

1. particulars regarding registry

1. particulars regarding tonnage

1. name of master

1. name and address of ship's agent

1. brief description of cargo

1. number of crew

1. number of passengers

1. brief particulars of voyage

1. date and time of arrival, date of departure

1. port of arrival or departure

1. position of the ship in the port

1. the ships requirements in terms of waste and residue reception facilities

1. purpose of call

In addition the following particulars are to be included for ISPS ¹⁶ purposes:

1. name of the ships security officer

1. security certificate (ISSC) number and authority

1. security level at which ship is operating level 1, 2 or 3

1. information on number of persons and vehicles

2. MESSAGE FUNCTION

2.1. Functional definition

The BERMAN message is a message from a carrier, its agent or a vessel to the responsible port authority, requesting a berth, giving details of the call, ship, berth requirements and expected operations ¹⁷. It is based on the EDIFACT BERMAN message as published in the UN/EDIFACT D 04B directory.

2.2. Field of application

The message is based on and supports the implementation by means of EDI of the following international and European legislation:

(a) the IMO FAL Form 1 (as also contained in the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and electronic business, document FAL.5/Circ.15, dated 19 February 2001 and also contained in Directive 2010/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ¹⁸);

(b) International ship and port facility security (ISPS) code, adopted by the Conference of Contracting Governments of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on 12 December 2002, in the amendments to the annex to the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 and Regulation (EC) No 725/2004.

2.3. Message principles

The following principles shall apply to the BERMAN message as defined in these technical specifications for the purpose of electronic ship reporting in inland navigation:

1. A message shall contain information on only one means of transport/conveyance.

1. One message shall relate to one visit of a ship to one port of call.

1. The visit of the vessel shall be identified by a unique call reference number that is issued by or on behalf of the authority in the port (e.g. the port authority or the customs authority).

1. The message shall incorporate the information related to applicable requirements regarding the notification of a ship to a port. It shall support one request for the ship — be it for entering the port, berthing on arrival of the ship, leaving the berth on departure of the ship or shifting of berths for the ship within the port or for only transiting through the port area.

1. The arrival notification shall contain all details regarding the movement of the ship from outside the port area to the first berth in the port area. The additional services to be arranged for arrival at the first berth (e.g. arrangement of pilots, VTS, tugboats, and linesmen) may be specified. The ETA (estimated time of arrival) at the entry point and previous port of call of the ship shall be given.

1. A shift berthing request shall contain all details as to the movement from one berth to the next berth in the same port area. The additional services to be arranged (e.g. arrangement of tugboats, pilots or linesman) may be specified for each berth separately. The ETD (estimated time of departure) for the first berth is mandatory. The shift berthing request shall further contain the other berths that are planned to be visited during the ship's call, including the ETA at those berths.

1. A departure request shall contain all details related to the departure of the ship from the (last) berth in the port area. Additional services to be arranged for departure from the berth (e.g. arrangement of tugboats, pilots or linesman) may be specified. The ETD from the berth and the next port of call of the ship shall be given upon departure.

1. The message shall cater for the provision of sending a replacement or a cancellation of a previously sent original message.

1. The message content shall be uniquely identified by means of the message reference (in BGM 1004) and the message sender identification (in NAD(MS) 3039). All other identifying data, such as the unique ship ID of the ship or the voyage number, are secondary references. The sending of replacements and updates also makes use of this principle.

3. MESSAGE STRUCTURE

3.1 Segment index (alphabetical sequence by tag)


BGM	Beginning of message
COM	Communication contact
CTA	Contact information
DTM	Date/time/period
FTX	Free text
GDS	Nature of cargo
HAN	Handling instructions
LOC	Place/location identification
MEA	Measurements
NAD	Name and address
POC	Purpose of call
QTY	Quantity
RFF	Reference
TDT	Transport information
TSR	Transport service requirements
UNH	Message header
UNT	Message Trailer

3.2 Segment table

Pos	Tag	Name	S	R
	UNA		C	1
	UNB		M	1
0010	UNH	Message header	M	1
0020	BGM	Beginning of message	M	1
0030	DTM	Date/time/period	M	1
0040	FTX	Free text	C	1
0050	RFF	Reference	C	9

0070		Segment Group 1	M	4
0080	NAD	Name and address	M	1

0090		Segment Group 2	C	1
0100	CTA	Contact information	M	1
0110	COM	Communication contact	C	4

0120		Segment Group 3	M	1
0130	TDT	Transport information	M	1
0140	RFF	Reference	C	2
0150	DTM	Date/time/period	C	1
0160	MEA	Measurements	C	7
0170	FTX	Free text	C	9

0190		Segment Group 4	M	5
0200	LOC	Place/location identification	M	1
0210	DTM	Date/time/period	M	1

0300		Segment Group 7	M	9
0310	TSR	Transport service requirements	M	1
0320	QTY	Quantity	C	3

0340		Segment Group 8	M	9
0350	LOC	Place/location identification	M	1
0370	DTM	Date/time/period	C	1
0380	QTY	Quantity	C	2
0390	POC	Purpose of call	C	9
0400	FTX	Free text	C	1

0410		Segment Group 9: HAN	C	8
0420	HAN	Handling instructions	M	1

0440		Segment Group 10: GDS	C	9
0450	GDS	Nature of cargo	M	1
0470	MEA	Measurements	C	1

0500	UNT	Message Trailer	M	1

3.3 Branching Diagram

The pre-arrival notification message format for the berth management message is as follows:

Segment Group	Segment Composite data element (C) Data element TAG	Level	Status	Format	Description segments/fields	Description of qualifiers and used codes, general remarks on usage of data elements, Usage notes
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	*UNA*		C		SERVICE STRING ADVICE
			M	an1	Component data element separator	:
			M	an1	Segment tag and data element separator	+
			M	an1	Decimal notation	.
			M	an1	Release indicator	?
			M	an1	Reserved future use	Space
			M	an1	Segment terminator	‘
					Advised string: UNA:+.? '	6 characters

	UNB		M		INTERCHANGE HEADER
	S001		M		SYNTAX IDENTIFIER
	0001		M	a4	Syntax identifier	‘UNOC’ Controlling agency
	0002		M	n1	Syntax version number	‘2’
	S002		M		INTERCHANGE SENDER
	0004		M	an..35 (an25)	Sender identification	Mailbox number or unique name or the unique identifier of a RIS-centre or traffic post
	0007			an..4	Partner identification code qualifier	n.a.
	0008			an..14	Address for reverse routing	n.a.
	S003		M		INTERCHANGE RECIPIENT
	0010		M	an..35 (an25)	Recipient identification	Mailbox number or unique name or the unique identifier of a RIS-centre or traffic post
	0007		C	an..4	Partner identification code qualifier	n.a.
	0014		C	an..14	Routing address	n.a.
	S004		M		DATE/TIME OF PREPARATION
	0017		M	n6	Date	Generation date, YYMMDD
	0019		M	n4	Time	Generation time, HHMM
	0020		M	an..14	Interchange reference identification	First 14 positions of the message reference number
	S005		C		RECIPIENTS REFERENCE, PASSWORD	n.a
	0022			an..14	Recipient's reference/password	n.a.
	0025			an2	Recipient's reference, password qualifier	n.a.
	0026			an..14	Application reference	n.a.
	0029			a1	Processing priority code	n.a.
	0031		C	n1	Acknowledgement request	‘1’ = Sender requests acknowledgement, i.e. UNB and UNZ segments received and identified
	0032			an..35	Communications agreement id	n.a.
	0035			C	Test indicator	Test indicator ‘1’ = the interchange relates to a test message

	UNH		M		IDENTIFICATION, SPECIFICATION AND HEADING OF A MESSAGE
	0062		M	an..14	Message reference number	First 14 positions of the message number
	S009		M		MESSAGE IDENTIFIER	Message identification
	0065		M	an..6	Message type	‘BERMAN’, message type
	0052		M	an..3	Message version number	‘D’, message version number
	0054		M	an..3	Message release number	‘05B’, message release number
	0051		M	an..2	Controlling agency	‘UN’, controlling agency
	0057		M	an..6	Association assigned code	‘ERI13’, ERI version 1.3
	0068		C	an..35	Common access reference	Reference to all messages related to one common file
	S010				STATUS OF THE TRANSFER
	0070			n..2	Sequence of transfers	n.a.
	0073			a1	First and last transfer	n.a.

	BGM		M		BEGINNING OF MESSAGE	Identification of the type and function of the message
	C002				DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME
	1001		M	an..3	Document/message name code	Message Type: ‘22’ = Final transmission (End of voyage) 23 Status information Information regarding the status of a related message. 185 Conveyance declaration (arrival) Declaration to the public authority upon arrival of the conveyance. 186 Conveyance declaration (departure) Declaration to the public authority upon departure of the conveyance. 187 Conveyance declaration (combined) Combined declaration of arrival and departure to the public authority. 318 Application for shifting from the designated place in port Document to apply for shifting from the designated place in port. 282 Modification of existing message Requesting a change to an existing message. Note: 187 to be used as continued voyage indicator
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	1000			an..35	Document/message name	n.a.
	C106		M		DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION
	1004		M	an..35	Document identifier	Use max. (an15) for message reference number
	1056			an..9	Version
	1060			an..6	Revision number
	1225		M	an..3	Message function code	Function of message: ‘9’ = new message, original ‘5’ = modification message by replacement ‘1’ = cancellation ‘22’ = Final transmission (End of voyage) ‘150’ = Interruption of voyage' ‘151’ = Restart of voyage
	4343			an..3	Response type code	‘QA’

	DTM		M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	C507		M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	2005		M	an..3	Date or time or period function code qualifier	‘137’ Date of preparation
	2380		M	an..35	Date or time period value	Date: CCYYMMDD
	2379		M	an..3	Date or time or period format code	‘102’ For CCYYMMDDHHMM use ‘203’

	FTX		C		FREE TEXT
	4451		M	an..3	Text subject code qualifier	‘CHG’ = Change information
	4453			an..3	Free text function code	n.a.
	C107				TEXT REFERENCE
	4441		C	an..17	Free text identification	General information on the call of the vessel CAM = mistakes in previous message CAN = cancelled because of cargo change GIV = General info vessel
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	C108		C
	4440		C	an..512	Free text	Free text: Vessel defects info (vessel, nautical equipment, cargo handling, protruding parts, fire, overheating, smoke)
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	3453			an..3	Language, coded	n.a.
	4447			an..3	Text formatting, coded	n.a.

	RFF		C		REFERENCE	Reference to the message which is changed, mandatory if the message is a modification message
	C506		M		REFERENCE
	1153		M	an..3	Reference qualifier	‘ACW’ Reference to previous message
	1154		M	an..70	Reference number	Use (an15) message reference number of the BGM, tag 1004 of the message this current message refers to
	1156			an..6	Line number	n.a.
	4000			an..35	Reference version number	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.

	RFF		C		REFERENCE	Reference information
	C506		M		REFERENCE	Only if known
	1153		M	an..3	Reference qualifier	‘ATZ’ Ship's stay reference number ‘GDN’ General Declaration number ‘AAE’ Goods declaration number
	1154		M	an..70	Reference identifier	Reference number or declaration number
	1156			an..6	Line number	n.a.
	4000			an..35	Reference version number	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.

	RFF		C		REFERENCE	REFERENCE INFORMATION
	C506		M		REFERENCE
	1153		M	an..3	Reference qualifier	EPC = Electronic port clearance (single window) ‘ACE’ Related document number ‘EPC’ Referenced document is sent via EDI and an EPC application ‘ROB’ Referenced document is available but remains on board
	1154		M	an..70	Reference identifier	‘799’ Ship's stores declaration ‘797’ Maritime declaration of health ‘745’ Passenger list ‘744’ Crew's effects declaration ‘250’ Crew list declaration ‘85’ Cargo declaration
	1156			an..6	Line number	n.a.
	4000			an..35	Reference version number	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.

NAD Gr 1	NAD		M		Name and address
	3035		M	an..3	Party function code qualifier	Sender, carrier's agent and/or vessel master are mandatory Name type: ‘MS’ Message sender ‘CG’ Carrier's agent ‘CPE’ Vessel captain (master) ‘AM’ Authorised official (security officer)
	C082		C		PARTY IDENTIFICATION DETAILS	Code if known at receiver, otherwise other fields
	3039		M	an..35	Party identification	EAN number
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a
	C058				NAME AND ADDRESS	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	3124			an..35	Name and address line	n.a.
	C080				PARTY NAME	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3036			an..35	Party name	n.a.
	3045			an..3	Party name format, coded	n.a.
	C059				STREET	n.a.
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3042			an..35	Street and number/PO box	n.a.
	3164			an..35	City Name	n.a.
	C819				Country sub-entity details	n.a.
	3229			an..9	n.a.	n.a.
	1132			an..17	n.a.	n.a.
	3055			an..3	n.a.	n.a.
	3228			an..70	n.a.	n.a.
	3251		C	an..17	Postcode identification	Postal identification code
	3207		C	an..3	Country	ISO 3166-1 two digit alpha country code, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.8

NAD Gr 2	CTA		M	NAD	CONTACT INFORMATION	Sender contact details
	3139		M	an..3	Contact function	‘IC’ = Information contact
	C056				DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYEE DETAILS
	3413			an..17	Department or employee identification	n.a.
	3412		C	an..35	Department or employee	Contact person, name or function

CTA	COM		C	*NAD/CTA*	COMMUNICATION CONTACT	Sender communication contact details
	C076				COMMUNICATION CONTACT
	3148		M	an..512	Communication number	Communication number
	3155		M	an..3	Communication channel qualifier	‘TE’ for telephone number ‘FX’ for fax number ‘EM’ for email address ‘EI’ for EDI mailbox number (EDI number or email address for NAD 1 is mandatory if a response in the form of an APERAK message is requested for. If no response is requested, the EDI number and email address is not to be used).

TDT Gr 3	TDT		M		TRANSPORT INFORMATION	Specification of the means of transport, the naming vessel within a convoy (a single vessel without barge is also a convoy in this context)
	8051		M	an..3	Transport stage code qualifier	‘20’ for main carriage transport
	8028		M	an..17	Conveyance reference number	Voyage number, defined by sender of the message
	C220		M		MODE OF TRANSPORT
	8067		M	an..3	Mode of transport, coded	‘8’ for inland water transport' ‘1’ for maritime transport see UNECE Rec. 19
	8066			an..17	Mode of transport	n.a.
	C228		M		TRANSPORT MEANS
	8179		M	an..8	Type of means of transport identification, convoy type	Code for ship and convoy types of means of transport from UN/CEFACT Rec. 28, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.1
	8178			an..17	Type of means of transport	n.a.
	C040				CARRIER	n.a.
	3127			an..17	Carrier identification	n.a.
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3128			an..35	Carrier name	n.a.
	8101			an..3	Transit direction, coded	n.a.
	C401				EXCESS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
	8457			an..3	Excess transportation reason	n.a.
	8459			an..3	Excess transportation responsibility	n.a.
	7130			an..17	Customer authorization number	n.a.
	C222		M		TRANSPORT IDENTIFICATION
	8213		M	an..9 (an7..8)	ID. of means of transport identification	Vessel number: 7 digits for IMO indication, 8 digits for unique European vessel identification number (ENI)
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	‘IMO’ for an IMO number, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.2 ‘ENI’ for a unique European vessel identification number, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.3
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	8212		M	an..35	ID of the means of transport	Name of the ship. If the name results in more than 35 positions, the name of the vessel is shortened.
	8453		M	an..3	Nationality of means of transport	ISO two-alpha country code 3166-1, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.8. If the nationality of the means of transport is not known, the 3 digit code of the competent authority which issued the European vessel identification number shall be used.
	8281			an..3	Transport ownership	n.a.

TDT	RFF		C	TDT	REFERENCE
	C506		M		REFERENCE
	1153		M	an..3	Reference qualifier	‘VM’ Vessel identification ‘PEX’ Pilotage exemption number
	1154		M	an..70	Reference number	Radio call sign if applicable or the identity of each barge/vessel in a combination (ERI ID) Number of exemption
	1156			an..6	Line number	n.a.
	4000			an..35	Reference version number	n.a.
	1060			an..6	Revision number	n.a.

TDT	DTM		C	TDT	DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	C507		M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	2005		M	an..3	Date or time or period function code qualifier	Local time at the place of arrival Code ‘132’ = ETA
	2380		M	an..35	Date or time period value	Date/time: CCYYMMDDHHMM
	2379		M	an..3	Date or time or period format code	‘203’

TDT	MEA		C	TDT	MEASUREMENTS
	6311		M	an..3	Measurement purpose qualifier	Measurement application qualifier: ‘AAE’ Measurement
	C502		M		MEASUREMENT DETAILS
	6313		M	an..3	Property measured	Measurement dimension: ‘AAM’ Gross tonnage of vessel, BT ‘AAN’ Net tonnage of vessel ‘ACS’ Length overall, ‘ADS’ Length bow to bridge ‘WM’ Width, maximum ‘DP’ Draft, maximum (depth) ‘HM’ Height maximum above the water (air draft)
	6321			an..3	Measurement significance	n.a.
	6155			an..17	Measurement attribute identification	n.a.
	6154			an..70	Measurement attribute	n.a.
	C174		M		VALUE/RANGE
	6411		M	an..3	Measurement unit qualifier	Measure unit qualifier: ‘TNE’ Metric tons ‘CMT’ Centimetre ‘MTR’ Metre
	6314		M	n..18	Measurement value
	6162			n..18	Range minimum	n.a.
	6152			n..18	Range maximum	n.a.
	6432			n..2	Significant digits	n.a.
	7383			an..3	Surface/layer indicator	n.a.

TDT	FTX		C	TDT	FREE TEXT
	4451		M	an..3	Text subject code qualifier	General subject indicator Text subject type ‘ACB’ Additional information ‘AFJ’ Defect description ‘HAZ’ Hazardous ‘AAA’ General goods description ‘WAS’ Waste reporting ‘VES’ vessel particulars
	4453		C	an..3	Free text function code	If text subject is ACB, WAS, AAA or AFJ, here the dangerous goods can be indicated through: ‘DGN’ = No dangerous goods ‘DGY’ = Dangerous goods on board
	C107		C		TEXT REFERENCE
	4441		C	an..17	Free text identification	‘WEX’ = Waste report exempt for ‘WAS’ ‘CGS’ = Cargo is gassed for ‘ACB’ For ‘HAZ’: Co0 = 0 Cone Co1 = 1 Cones Co2 = 2 Cones Co3 = 3 Cones ‘B’ = Red Flag (B) for IMO ‘V’ special permit
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	C108		M
	4440		C	an..512	Free text	Text description of defects such as AIS, Navigation equipment radar, engine, rudder, etc.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	3453			an..3	Language, coded	n.a.
	4447			an..3	Text formatting, coded	n.a.

TDT GR 4	LOC		M	TDT	PLACE/LOCATION IDENTIFICATION	Port.
	3227		M	an..3	Place/location qualifier	Place/location qualifier: ‘5’ Place of departure ‘94’ Previous of port of call ‘61’ Next port of call ‘89’ Place of registration ‘153’ Port of call
	C517		M		LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
	3225		M	an..25 (an5)	Place/location identification	UNECE location code (Rec. 16) of the port, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.9
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3224		C	an..256	Place/location	Full name of the port
	C519		C		RELATED LOCATION ONE IDENTIFICATION
	3223		M	an..25 (an..5)	Related place/location one identification	Terminal code, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.11
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3222		D[Use 1]	an..70 (an..17)	Related place/location one	Full name of the terminal
	C553		C		RELATED LOCATION TWO IDENTIFICATION
	3233		C	an..25 (an..5)	Related place/location two identification	Fairway section code, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.10
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3232		C	an..70 (an..5)	Related place/location two	Fairway section hectometre
	5479			an..3	Relation	n.a.

	DTM		C	TDT/LOC	DATE/TIME/PERIOD	Required if place of registration is given
	C507		M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	2005		M	an..3	Date or time or period function code qualifier	‘259’ Registration date
	2380		M	an..35	Date or time period value	Date: CCYYMMDD
	2379		M	an..3	Date or time or period format code	‘102’ date format

TSR Gr 7	TSR		M		Transport service requirements
	C536				Contract and carriage condition	n.a.
	4065			an..3	Contract and carriage condition code	n.a.
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency code	n.a.
	C233		M		Service
	7273		M	an..3	Service requirement code	Service requirement: ‘BER’ Request for mooring service at a berth ‘PIL’ Request for pilot service ‘VTS’ Request for Vessel Traffic Services ‘TUG’ Request for tugboat service ‘MAR’ Planned handling of MARPOL substances ‘SEC’ Security services
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency code	n.a.
	7273			an..3	Service requirement code	n.a.
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency code	n.a.
	C537				Transport priority
	4219			an..3	Transport service priority code	n.a.
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency code	n.a.
	C703				Nature of cargo
	7085			an..3	Cargo type classification code	n.a.
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency code	n.a.

TSR	QTY		C	TSR/QTY	QUANTITY	To indicate the number of crew, passengers and others such as pets or other animals
	C186		M		Quantity details
	6063		M	an..3	Quantity type code qualifier	‘115’ = Total number of crew on board including the master ‘114’ = Total number of people on board ‘14’ = Total number of animals on board
	6060		M	an…35	Quantity	Number e.g. 4
	6411		C	an..8	Measure unit code	n.a.

TSR Gr 8	LOC		M	TSR	PLACE/LOCATION IDENTIFICATION	Port
	3227		M	an..3	Place/location qualifier	Place/location qualifier: ‘5’ Place of departure ‘94’ Previous of port of call ‘61’ Next port of call ‘89’ Place of registration ‘153’ Port of call
	C517		M		LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
	3225		M	an..25 (an5)	Place/location identification	UNECE location code (Rec. 16) of the port, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.9
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3224		C	an..256 (an..17)	Place/location	Full name of the port location
	C519		C		RELATED LOCATION ONE IDENTIFICATION
	3223		M	an..25 (an..5)	Related place/location one identification	Terminal code, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.11
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3222		D[Use 1]	an..70 (an..35)	Related place/location one	Full name of the terminal
	C553		C		RELATED LOCATION TWO IDENTIFICATION
	3233		M	an..25 (an..5)	Related place/location two identification	Fairway section code, see Annex Part II, Chapter 2.3.10
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	3232		C	an..70 (an..5)	Related place/location two	Fairway section hectometre
	5479			an..3	Relation	n.a.

Gr 8	DTM		C	TSR/LOC	DATE/TIME/PERIOD	Date and time of the start of the transport service requirement
	C507		M		DATE/TIME/PERIOD
	2005		M	an..3	Date or time or period function code qualifier	‘132’ Arrival date/time, estimated
	2380		M	an..35	Date or time period value	Time: CCYYMMDDHHMM
	2379		M	an..3	Date or time or period format code	‘203’

Gr 8	QTY		C	TSR/LOC	QUANTITY
	C186		M		Quantity details	Quantity details
	6063		M	an..3	Quantity type code qualifier:	Quantity type code qualifier: ‘1’ Discrete quantity
	6060		M	an..35	Quantity	Number of tugboats required Number of linesman
	6411			an..3	Measurement unit code	n.a.

Gr 8	POC		M	TSR	PURPOSE OF CALL
	C525		M		Purpose of conveyance call	Purpose of conveyance call
	8025		M	an..3	Conveyance call purpose description code	‘1’ Cargo operation ‘2’ Passenger movement ‘3’ Taking bunkers ‘4’ Changing crew ‘5’ Goodwill visit ‘6’ Taking supplies ‘7’ Repair ‘8’ Laid-up ‘9’ Awaiting orders ‘10’ Miscellaneous ‘11’ Crew movement ‘12’ Cruise, leisure and recreation ‘13’ This is a visit to a port which has been ordered by government ‘14’ Quarantine inspection ‘15’ Refuge ‘16’ Tank cleaning ‘17’ Waste disposal
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency code	n.a.
	8024			an..35	Conveyance call purpose description	n.a.

Gr 8	FTX		C	TSR/LOC	FREE TEXT	Only to be used for security information
	4451		M	an..3	Text subject code qualifier	The security information may be given in 4441 ‘SEC’ Current security information
	4453			an..3	Free text function code	n.a.
	C107		M		TEXT REFERENCE
	4441		M	an..17	Free text identification	Level of security S1 Security level 1 S2 Security level 2 S3 Security level 3
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency	n.a.
	C108		M
	4440		M	an..512	Free text	Further remarks ‘PER’ followed by the number of persons on board.
	4440		C	an..512	Free text	ISSC information ‘SCN’ Security certificate not available ‘SCY’ Security certificate on board
	4440		C	an..512	Free text	Here the brand of the car and licence plate number can be given ‘CAR’ licence number
	4440		C	an..512	Free text	Free text: Name of the service provider requested for in the TSR segment
	4440			an..512	Free text	n.a.
	3453			an..3	Language, coded	n.a.
	4447			an..3	Text formatting, coded	n.a.

LOC Gr 9	HAN		C	TSR/LOC	HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
	C524		M		HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS	Handling instructions
	4079		M	an..3	Handling instructions, coded	Handling instructions coded: ‘LLO’‘LOA’ = Loading ‘LDI’‘DIS’ = Discharge ‘RES’‘RES’ = Re-stow ‘T’‘TRA’ = Transit ‘TSP’‘CTC’ = Cargo tank cleaning ‘BUN’‘BUN’ = Bunkering only ‘DRY’‘RED’ = Repairs in dry-dock ‘WET’‘REW’ = Repairs in wet-dock ‘NCO’ = No cargo operation
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency, coded	n.a.
	4078		C	an..70	Handling instructions	Bolder numbers, preferred side for berthing, pilot embarkation point, MFO, MDF, fresh water, etc.
	C218				HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
	7419			an..7	Hazardous material class code, identification	n.a.
	1131			an..17	Code list qualifier	n.a.
	3055			an..3	Code list responsible agency, coded	n.a.
	7418			an..35	Hazardous material class	n.a.

HAN Gr 10	GDS		M	TSR/LOC/HAN	NATURE OF CARGO
	C703		M		Nature of cargo
	7085		M	an..3	Cargo type classification code	Nature of cargo coded ‘5’ Other non-containerised ‘6’ Vehicles ‘7’ Roll-on roll-off ‘8’ Palletised ‘9’ Containerised ‘10’ Break bulk ‘11’ Hazardous cargo ‘12’ General cargo ‘13’ Liquid cargo ‘14’ Temperature controlled cargo ‘15’ Environmental pollutant cargo ‘16’ Not-hazardous cargo ‘17’ Diplomatic ‘18’ Military ‘19’ Obnoxious ‘21’ Household goods ‘22’ Frozen cargo ‘30’ Cargo in bulk (sand, gravel, ore, etc.)
	1131			an..17	Code list identification code.	n.a.
	3055			an..3	n.a.	n.a.

	MEA		C	TSR/LOC/HAN/GDS	MEASUREMENTS
	6311		M	an..3	Measurement purpose qualifier	Measurement application qualifier: ‘AAE’ Measurement
	C502		M		MEASUREMENT DETAILS	Measurement details
	6313		M	an..3	Property measured	Measurement dimension: ‘G’ Gross weight
	6321			an..3	Measurement significance	n.a.
	6155			an..17	Measurement attribute identification	n.a.
	6154			an..70	Measurement attribute	n.a.
	C174		M		VALUE/RANGE
	6411		M	an..3	Measurement unit qualifier	Measure unit qualifier: ‘KGM’ Kilogram ‘TNE’ Metric tons
	6314		M	n..18	Measurement value	Weight
	6162			n..18	Range minimum	n.a.
	6152			n..18	Range maximum	n.a.
	6432			n..2	Significant digits	n.a.
	7383			an..3	Surface/layer indicator

	UNT		M		MESSAGE TRAILER	End and control of completeness of the message
	0074		M	n..10	Number of segments in a message
	0062		M	an..14	Message reference number	First 14 positions of the message reference number

	UNZ		M		INTERCHANGE TRAILER	End and control of the interchange
	0036		M	n..6	Interchange control count	‘1’ for number of messages contained in the interchange
	0020		M	an..14	Interchange control reference	First 14 positions of the message reference number

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Business Rules	Business Rules
D[USE 1]	If the code is XXXXX, then this data-element shall be completed.

IMO Compendium on facilitation and electronic business, FAL.5/Cic.35, 9 September 2011; referred to in the Annex to Directive 2010/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 on reporting formalities for ships arriving in and/or departing from ports of the Member States and repealing Directive 2002/6/EC (OJ L 283, 29.10.2010, p. 1).

The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS code) was adopted by the IMO in 2002; it is mandatory under the SOLAS Convention entering in force on 1 July 2004.

In accordance with the IMO Compendium, the BERMAN message can be used as a substitute for the IMO General Declaration (CUSREP) for the purpose of the announcement of the expected arrival of a ship in a certain port.

Directive 2010/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 on reporting formalities for ships arriving in and/or departing from ports of the Member States and repealing Directive 2002/6/EC (OJ L 283, 29.10.2010, p. 1).

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