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Hi everyone! We are flying down on Saturday, and we are going to St. John for a few days on the boat. We did this regularly before COVID, but not since. I’ve entered everything in Sailclear and Roam - except the boat in Roam. It’s asking for this, and I don’t know how to answer. It is a required field. Does anybody have an answer? Thank you!
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In ROAM app, go to the Modes of Travel icon at the bottom of the screen.
Enter vessel make, year, registration country (& state or USCG registered, as applicable), registration number, name of boat, length, CBP User Fee Decal Number, and Flag Country of vessel.
When you submit a ROAM arrival, you start by selecting the vessel that is arriiving and then selecting from your pre-populated list the captain/master and crew/passengers that are on board. You'll then answer online the usual customs declaration questions about which port you are entering, last country visited, and currency and food onboard.
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Thank you BaardJ! Do you know how to answer the User Fee Decal box?
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Thank you BaardJ! Do you know how to answer the User Fee Decal box? If the boat does not already have a Decal, you will need to apply for decal to be able to use ROAM app(IIRC). You can apply for Decal online and use ROAM app even without physically having received Decal.
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Purchase the decal online at CBP DTOPS (Decal and Transponder Online Procurement System). www.dtops.cbp.dhs.gov
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You can't purchase a decal for a boat that is not yours, right? I own a boat, but it is in Martinique so we will be using another Moorings/Sunsail boat based in the BVI.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40 ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tickerfactory.com/ezt/d/4;10730;128/st/20250502/e/sailing+the+USVI+%26+BVI/dt/-2/k/47fc/event.png)
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We own our boat and have a decal on it. No big deal not being able to use roam. In the past, we have gotten a mooring ball just outside Cruz Bay and taken the dingy in, tying up t the far left of customs and walk over.
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We have done the same but was just reading about being able to check in virtually if you have the decal, which seemed awesome!
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A little late replying..
We just checked in at Cruz bay … directed to fill in the Roam details at a kiosk. Of course no DTOPS number ss not my boat. The customs agent said … just fill in NONE1.
I asked if this would work if doing it remotely … ?
The answer was Yes. So no DTOPS number needed … at least for USVI.
The NPS dock and building is being renovated .. so you have to leave your dinghy either side of the ferry terminal.
Cheers
Bob
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