Master’s Licence under the Boat Registration Act 1961 (New &

Master’s Licence under the Boat Registration Act 1961 (New & Renewal), Application for a

To enable customers to apply and pay online to obtain an ‘A’ or ‘B’ class Master’s Licence to operate a vessel in The Bahamas.

Eligibility

Current and prospective boat captains in The Bahamas.

Process

Click the Master's Licence 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)

Master's Licence Application Form

Supporting Documents

New:

Applicant’s Valid Identification
Valid Medical Certificate
Valid Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW)
Valid Police Record

Renewal:

Applicant’s Valid Identification
Copy of Previous Licence

Turn-around time

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

Deadline

Licence expires annually on December 31

Related Fee(s)

Master’s Licence	Fee
‘A’ Class	$50.00
‘B’ Class	$30.00

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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