To enable customers to apply and pay online to register a commercial vessel in The Bahamas.
Those that own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use, and those seeking to own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use.
- Click the Commercial Vessel Application form link found in the Application Form(s) section of this page.
- Complete and submit the application form with the supporting documents listed in the Supporting Documents section of this page.
- Follow email instructions on how to pay online using DigiPay platform.
- Contact Port Office at 322-8832 or portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs for all inquiries
Commercial Vessel Application Form
New:
- Owner’s Valid Identification
- Business Plan
Renewal:
- Owner’s Valid Identification
- Copy of previous Certificate of Registration
Transfer:
- Transferee’s Valid Identification
- Proof of Vessel Ownership (Bill of Sale)
- Copy of previous Certificate of Registration
•For new applications: Up to 1 month •For renewal applications: 3-7 business days
Registration expires annually on December 31
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Item
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Vessel length fee
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Inspection fee
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Boats under 15 feet in length
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$30.00
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$20.00
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Boats 15 feet or over and under 25 feet in length
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$50.00
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$30.00
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Boats 25 feet or over and under 50 feet in length
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$100.00
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$40.00
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Boats 50 feet or over and under 100 feet in length
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$200.00
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$60.00
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Boats 100 feet or over in length
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$400.00
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$80.00
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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.
