Sport Fishing Tournament Licence

A Sport Fishing Tournament Licence is granted to authorize the hosting of a sport fishing event or tournament within the waters of The Bahamas.

Eligibility

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process

Complete the relevant application form.
Submit completed application form along with the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
Pay the required fee.
A licence and decals will then be issued to the applicant.

Note: This service is only provided through the Department of Marine Resources in New Providence.

Department: Department of Marine Resources
Address: East Bay Street P.O. Box N-3028 Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 393 1777
Fax: (242) 393-0238
Email: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Application Form(s)

Application to Conduct a Sportfishing Event or Tournament.

Supporting Documents

Completed application form.
Sport Fishing Tournament Rules.
Sport Fishing Permit for each foreign vessel participating in the tournament.

Turn-around time

48 hours, once the application and supporting documents are complete.

Deadline

There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Related Fee(s)

BS $500.00 plus 12% VAT

For more information please contact

Department: Department of Marine Resources
Address: East Bay Street P.O. Box N-3028 Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 393 1777
Fax: (242) 393-0238
Email: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

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