To enable customers to pay the four per centum charter tax online.

Non-Residents chartering a vessel in The Bahamas.

1. Click the Foreign Charter Contractual 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

Foreign Charter Contractual Form

• Copy of Valid Foreign Charter Licence

Four percent (4%) of the hire payable for each carriage.

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.