Government Non-Residents

Foreign Charter Licence under the Boat Registration Act 1961, Application for

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)
 

ItemApplication feeInspection feeMaster's Licence
Licence Application$50.00N/AN/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
  • Department: 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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