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i used to be a 'ships agent' so i know the score there. The boat you are applying for isn't big enough to warrant using an agent unless you are in a very remote country with a language problem. Normally the captain has the responsibility of reporting to the harbour masters office with crew list/boat insurance/boat documents/passports. It shouldn't be much more demanding depending on your cruising ground. Here in the med there are no real customs formalities at all. I guess if you are worldwide there will be similar forms as per commercial, the only difference being you have no cargo to declare. You would (i presume) still have to produce boat & crew documents, crew list etc. You wouldnt have any bonded stores to worry about and your crew would only be yourself and i guess 2 others depending on what the boat's being used for.
Should be as simple as nipping into the customs house on arrival or pre declaring details before arrival.
I'm not sure about the visa's. I would guess the crew would have visas if needed for the cruising ground you wish to play in. If not, these can be done on arrival in most countries through immigration services.
All of this though should be checked well in advance of departure last port.
With regards to leaving a port, all you have to do is advise the harbour master your date of departure and 'clear out' the boat with customs if you are leaving the country. Again, not necessary in Europe.
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