I asked a shortly retired captain from a german container vessel what kind of paperwork he has to submit prior to entering US ports. Here is the answer which might be not complete …
Captains paperwork 96 hrs prior to US port arrival
Notice of arrival/departure for USCG and CBP (e-NOA/D):
-voyage information
-vessel detail information
-vessel location information
-document compliance certificate
-International ship security certificate
-safety management certificate
-arrival information
-last port of call information
-departure information
-24-hrs point of contact information
-last five foreign ports/places visited
-cargo information
-crew list from all crews and passengers
Maritime health declaration
Crew’s effects declaration for Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
Tank condition
Bay plan
Cargo recapitulation
Dangerous Cargo
IMDG Summary
Tonnage sheet
Port of calls list
Ships stores declaration
Tonnage sheet
Equipment test no more than 12 hrs before reaching navigable US waters in accordance with code of Federal Regulations Title 33 Part 164.25
-primary and secondary steering gear function test
-internal vessel control communications and alarms
-emergency generator test and stand by generators test
-condition list of storage batteries for emergency lightings and power systems
-test of main propulsion ahead and astern
-operation of main steering gear from local panels (drill)
-communication bridge-steering engine room drill
Ballast water reporting form