To enable non-Bahamians to apply and pay online to obtain a licence to charter a vessel in the Bahamas.
Non-Residents desirous of chartering a vessel in The Bahamas.
- Click the Foreign Charter Licence 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
Foreign Charter Licence Application Form
- Customs Documentation
- Valid Insurance Coverage
- Ship Registration
- Valid Passport of Ship Master(s)
- Valid Mariner’s Licence(s)
|
Item |
Application fee |
Inspection fee |
Master's Licence |
|
Licence Application |
$50.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
A boat up to 35 feet |
$625.00 |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
A boat up to 50 feet |
$875.00 |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
A boat 51 to 65 feet |
$1,250.00 |
$60.00 |
$50.00 |
|
A boat 66 to 100 feet |
$1,875.00 |
$60.00 |
$50.00 |
|
A boat 101 to 150 feet |
$2,500.00 |
$80.00 |
$50.00 |
|
A boat 151 feet and up |
$3,750.00 |
$80.00 |
$50.00 |
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: