Commercial Vessel Registration under the Boat Registration A

Commercial Vessel Registration under the Boat Registration Act 1961 (New & Renewal)

To enable customers to apply and pay online to register a commercial vessel in The Bahamas.

Eligibility

Those that own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use, and those seeking to own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use.

Process

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

Application Form(s)

Commercial Vessel Application Form

Supporting Documents

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

Turn-around time

For new applications: Up to 1 month •For renewal applications: 3-7 business days

Deadline

Registration expires annually on December 31

Related Fee(s)

Item	Vessel length fee	Inspection fee
Boats under 15 feet in length	$30.00	$20.00
Boats 15 feet or over and under 25 feet in length	$50.00	$30.00
Boats 25 feet or over and under 50 feet in length	$100.00	$40.00
Boats 50 feet or over and under 100 feet in length	$200.00	$60.00
Boats 100 feet or over in length	$400.00	$80.00

For more information please contact

Port Department (Nassau)

Address: Prince George Wharf ,P.O. Box N-8175 ,Nassau, New Providence ,The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 322 8832
Email: portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm,except public holidays

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