The BIVAC inspection certificate or number is not required to obtain the FERI, Shippers are advised to verify with their consignee or representative at destination of any BIVAC requirements outside the FERI requirement.

We understand that the onboard bill of lading may not be available until after loading of the vessel and some lines require the FERI number prior to release of the onboard bill of lading. To expedite the FERI process we recommend that you arrange for your shipping agent forward to us a copy of the master bill of lading they prepare to present to the shipping line to enable us to start the FERI application process.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We can accept a "VERIFY" copy of the bill of lading providing that the final shipping line onboard bill of lading contains no modifications or differences to the "VERIFY" copy. The FERI certificate must be a mirror copy of the onboard shipping line bill of lading. If the differences exist between the bill of lading you submit for the FERI application and the final shipping line onboard bill of lading, the FERI will be invalid and will be like not having the FERI at all as it is not available at destination. Only official validated FERI certificates issued at load country are acceptable at destination.

No FERI numbers will be available until the application process is completed and the FERI invoice payment is received.

As soon as we receive the basic documents and information we shall prepare the FERI invoice as per tariff and forward it to you for payment. The invoice will contain all necessary banking information.