To enable customers to apply and pay online to register a commercial vessel in The Bahamas.
Those that own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use, and those seeking to own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use.
- 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
Commercial Vessel Application Form
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
|
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 |
Port Department (Nassau)
Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-8832
E-mail: portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except public holidays.
East Bay Street Shopping Plaza
P. O. Box N 8175
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: Nassau Office :(242)302-0200
Abaco Office :(242)367-0041
Freeport Office :(242)352-9167
Fax: