Government Citizens and Residents

Operator’s Licence ‘D’ under the Commercial Recreational Watercraft Act 2006 (Jet Ski Parasail Banana Boat) (New & Renewal)

To enable customers to apply and pay online to obtain a ‘D’ class Operator’s Licence to operate a watercraft in The Bahamas.

Eligibility

Current and prospective watercraft operators in The Bahamas.

Process

  1. Click the Operator's Licence 'D' 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)

Operator's Licence 'D' Application Form

Supporting Documents

New:

  1. Operator’s Valid Identification
  2. Valid Medical Certificate
  3. Valid Bahama Host Certificate
  4. Valid Police Record

Renewal:

  1. Operator’s Valid Identification
  2. Copy of Previous Licenc
  3. Valid Medical Certificate
  4. Valid Police Record

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)

$30.00
 

  • 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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