BICS account application form

With the application form on this page you register for a BICS account. Only with a registered account can you send messages with BICS or another electronic reporting programme.

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NOTE: To request a BICS account, you first need a RWS account (this is the same account that you use for Fairway Information). If you have forgotten the password of your RWS account, you can reset it via this page.

Application form

Please fill in the form below and then click on 'Submit'.
You will receive the Welcome Letter containing your BICS account details at the e-mail address you provided within five working days after submitting.

Application *

Please indicate which electronic reporting application you will use.

Type of User *

Select your role as a BICS user.

RWS account already in possession *

To apply for a BICS account you need an RWS account. Indicate whether you already have an RWS account.

Yes

To apply for a BICS account, you first need a RWS account. Without a valid RWS-account this application form cannot be processed. If you have forgotten the password for your RWS account, you can reset it via this page.

RWS account user name *

Please enter your RWS account username here.

Reporting ID already in possession *

Please indicate whether you have received a Reporting ID in the past. This is a 9-digit number starting with 7000, which was given to you when you first applied.

Yes

Reporting ID *

Please enter your reporting ID.

Ship information

Fill in the vessel details in this section. Does this not apply to you? Then fill in: "n.a." or "-" in all ship data fields (e.g. for shippers, shipping companies or ships' masters).

Ship name *

Enter the ship's name here.

Ship number Type *

Select the official ship number type: ENI or OFS for inland waterway vessels. IMO for sea-going vessels.

Ship number *

Please enter the vessel number. For inland navigation: ENI (8 digits) or OFS (7 digits). For sea transport: IMO (7 digits).

Ship type *

Select the (main) type of the ship.

Country *

Enter the nationality (country of registration) of the vessel.

Contact information

Please enter your contact details in this section.

Contact person *

The contact person is the person in your company who is accountable for this BICS account.

E-mail address *

We will use the email address to send you your BICS account information. NOTE: Use a valid address and check for typos!

Phone number(s) of the Schip / Company *

Enter your telephone number(s) where you can be reached for BICS-related contact. Please also add the country code (e.g. +44).

Language Welcome Letter *

In which language would you like to receive the Welcome Letter?

Additional information

Here you can provide additional information regarding your application.

I have read and agree to the Account Terms and Conditions *

Yes

Please indicate that you have read and agree to the terms of use. Click on the link "Conditions of use" to read them.

Receive Newsletters *

Do you want to receive BICS and or Electronic Reporting related Newsletters ?

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