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Northern New York State

(05/23/2007)
What Alternative Inspection Programs Does This Port Accept?

  • Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit Program (I-68)

  • NEXUS Program

Participants in these programs may report their arrival to CBP by calling the number below. Unless directed by a CBP Officer, participants in these programs do not have to report for an in-person inspection.
Phone in Arrivals: 1-800-827-2851

What information do I have to have when I call?
Vessel masters must have the following information available:

  • Name, date of birth and citizenship of all persons on board (including passport number);

  • Name of the boat and/or boat registration number;

  • CBP user fee decal number (if 30 feet or longer);

  • Homeport and current location; and

  • Return contact number

Reporting Procedures
Report for inspection to the nearest open marine Port of Entry. For the 2007 boating season these are:

Heart Island - 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, May 12 to October 14.
Cape Vincent - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, April 28 to October 15.
Ft. Covington - 24/7, April 15 to November 15.

Rouses Pt., NY, the following 3 marinas - 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, May 1 to September 3:
Barcomb’s Marina
90 Montgomery Street
Rouses Point, NY 12979
Telephone: 518 297-6112

Lighthouse Point Marina
Montgomery Street
Rouses Point, NY 12979
Telephone: 518 297-6392

Gaines Marina
141 Lake Street
Rouses Point, NY 12979
Telephone: 518 297-7000
Before May 15, after September 3, or after hours call 518 298-8346 upon arrival

Outlying Area Reporting Station (OARS) System
Reporting can also be accomplished using a CBP OARS videophone. OARS sites are located at:

  • Dunkirk, NY

  • Erie Basin Marina (Buffalo),

  • North Tonawanda

  • Youngstown

  • Wilson

  • Olcott

  • Point Breeze

  • Rochester

  • Sodus Point

  • Oswego

  • Sackets Harbor

  • Clayton

  • Alexandria Bay

  • Morristown

  • Ogdensburg

  • Waddington

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