From time to time ship captain require tug assistance to support birthing or when the vessel is in distress.   The Port Department handles all requests for tug boat services.  

Any Ship

1. To request tug boat services, the captain must contact the Habour Control of the Port Department.
2. Once a tug boat is available and the request is approved, the Port will send a tug boat to assist the ship.
3. Once service is complete the Port Department issues an invoice of the cost of the service.
4. The applicant must pay the service fee stated on the invoice.  
5. Once payment is made the Port issues a receipt of payment to the ship.

There are no forms associated with this service.

     No supporting documentation needed.

Fees are determined by the location of the ship and services provided.  For information regarding the fee please contact the Port Department, Habour Control.  

New Providence Offices

East Bay Street Shopping Plaza
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 302-0200
Fax: (242) 322-5545
Opening Hours  9:00 am  – 5:00 pm

Dock Master’s Office
Potter’s Cay
Tel: (242) 393-1064
Fax: (242) 394-1240
Opening Hours  9:00 am  – 5:00 pm

Grand Bahama Office

P.O. Box F 2044
Freeport, Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 352-9163
Fax: (242) 351-4538
Opening Hours  9:00 am  – 5:00 pm

Abaco Office

P.O. Box Ab 20922
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 367-0038
Fax: (242) 367-0041
Opening Hours  9:00 am  – 5:00 pm