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To enable non-Bahamians to apply and pay online to obtain a licence to charter a vessel in the Bahamas.


Eligibility 

Non-Residents desirous of chartering a vessel in The Bahamas.

Process 
  1. Click the Foreign Charter Licence Application form link found in the Application Form(s) section of this page.
  2. Complete and submit the application form with the supporting documents listed in the Supporting Documents section of this page.
  3. Follow email instructions on how to pay online using DigiPay platform.
  4. Contact Port Office at 322-8832 or portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs for all inquiries
Application Form(s) 

Foreign Charter Licence Application Form

Supporting Documents 
  • Customs Documentation
  • Valid Insurance Coverage
  • Ship Registration
  • Valid Passport of Ship Master(s)
  • Valid Mariner’s Licence(s)
Turn-around time 
Up to 2 weeks
Deadline 
Licence expires annually on December 31
Related Fee(s) 

Item

Application fee

Inspection fee

Master's Licence

Licence Application

 $50.00

N/A

N/A

A boat up to 35 feet

 $625.00

 $40.00

 $50.00

A boat up to 50 feet

 $875.00

 $40.00

 $50.00

A boat 51 to 65 feet

 $1,250.00

 $60.00

 $50.00

A boat 66 to 100 feet

 $1,875.00

 $60.00

 $50.00

A boat 101 to 150 feet

 $2,500.00

 $80.00

 $50.00

A boat 151 feet and up

 $3,750.00

 $80.00

 $50.00
For more information please contact 

Port Department (Nassau)
Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-8832
E-mail: portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except public holidays.

 
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Port Department
East Bay Street Shopping Plaza
P. O. Box N 8175
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: Nassau Office :(242)302-0200
Abaco Office :(242)367-0041
Freeport Office :(242)352-9167

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