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.

Current and prospective boat captains in The Bahamas.

1. Click the Master's 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

Master's Licence Application Form

New:

1. Applicant’s Valid Identification
2. Valid Medical Certificate
3. Valid Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW)
4. Valid Police Record

Renewal:

1. Applicant’s Valid Identification
2. Copy of Previous Licence

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.