Marine Mode

Reporting Data

Tug and Barge Reporting

Note: for all of the following scenarios, there is a requirement that the same voyage number be transmitted for the associated tug, barge, and cargo.

1. A tug pulling one or more barges with cargo:
   A conveyance report would be transmitted electronically to report the tug. An electronic conveyance report would also be transmitted for each barge. Cargo reports would be transmitted for the cargo on each barge, referencing the corresponding conveyance report number. The voyage number for the tug, the barge(s), and the cargo must be the same. The number of crew is to be reported on the tug conveyance report. Report a zero in the number of crew field for the conveyance report for each barge.
2. A tug pulling one or more barges without cargo:
   If there is no cargo on any of the barges being pulled by the tug, there is no requirement to report ACI. This scenario would be reported on paper as per today’s paper process.
3. A tug pulling a mix of barges with cargo, and barges without cargo:
   ACI reporting would be required for all of the barges in this scenario. A conveyance report would be transmitted electronically to report the tug. An electronic conveyance report would also be transmitted for each barge. The cargo reports would be transmitted for the cargo on each barge, referencing the corresponding conveyance report number. No cargo report would be required for an empty barge. The voyage number for the tug, the barge(s), and the cargo must be the same. The number of crew is to be reported on the tug conveyance. Report a zero in the number of crew field for the conveyance report for each barge.
4. Self -propelled barges:
   A conveyance report would be transmitted electronically for each barge. Cargo reports will be transmitted electronically for the cargo on each barge, referencing the corresponding conveyance report number. If there is more than one barge, the same voyage number would be shown on all of the cargo and conveyance reports. If there is more than one barge for this scenario, the number of crew must only be reported on one of the barge conveyance reports; a zero will be submitted in that field for the other conveyance report(s).
5. A tug carrying goods that are not on a barge:
   A conveyance report would be transmitted electronically to represent the tug. Cargo reports would be transmitted electronically for the cargo, quoting the conveyance reference number of the tug.
6. An in ballast tug that is not pulling barges:
   There is no requirement to report ACI. This scenario would be reported on paper as per today's paper process.