This document establishes the mandatory legal framework for the arrival and reporting of pleasure craft entering United Kingdom waters from abroad. The text provides the specific regulatory requirements mandated by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. It serves as the primary legal instrument governing the notification procedures for private vessel operators to ensure compliance with national border and customs protocols.

Legal professionals and maritime authorities utilize this instrument as a foundational reference for understanding the specific customs obligations of private boat owners. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is characteristic of statutory instruments intended for strict regulatory application.