Air or Sea Vessel Carriers Transporting Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Camelids, Bison and Water Buffalo
Posted on Feb 22, 2024 in MainAn update to Chapter 4-16 of the Hawai‘i Administrative Rules requires air and sea carriers to notify the Animal Industry Division when the following species are moved between island ports via air or sea.
- Cattle
- Sheep
- Goats
- Camelids
- Bison
- Water Buffalo
A Shipmaster’s Declaration must be filled out by the vessel’s captain or official that can certify the number and type of animal moved. (This requirement applies to transport of ruminant species listed above, but does not apply to transport of horses or swine)
- Link to the guidance document: https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2024/02/Guidance-for-Intra-State-Carriers-2-24.pdf
- Link to Exhibit A HAR-4-16 (Required Interisland Livestock Shipping Standards): https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2024/02/Exhibit-A-HAR-4-16-Animal-Industry-12-23.pdf
- Link to the Shipmaster’s Declaration form: https://dab.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2024/02/IC-1L-6-24.pdf.
Form should be printed, completed, signed and returned via email to [email protected] or fax at 808-483-7110:
For questions on completing the form contact:
Animal Industry Division, Animal Disease Control Branch
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 808-483-7100
Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays: Phone: 808-837-8092
