Steamer agency registration requires bank security, guarantee bond and strict manifest filing compliance or face penalties and renewal denial. Registration and renewal for steamer/shipping agents require an application, fixed deposit and solvency certificate from a nationalised bank, a standard guarantee bond under relevant Customs provisions, firm constitution and authorisation documents, appointment letters from ship owners or charterers, banker particulars, and an authorisation permitting forfeiture of security for violations. Renewals must be applied for in advance with existing security instruments and a fresh standard guarantee; registrations and renewals operate on a three year validity cycle. Agents must file prescribed import and export manifest documents within prescribed times, with penalties for late submission and potential denial of renewal for repeated lapses.