Legal and Customs

Currently being introduced as a pilot program in St. Lucia and the British Virgin Islands, and scheduled to be launched soon elsewhere, the voluntary eSeaClear system means that boaters should soon be able to submit data via computer for Customs Clearance for entry and departure. The project is being developed through a partnership of the Caribbean Marine Association and the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council. Yacht captains must still report to customs on arrival, but the goal is to make the process faster.