Permits are issued to facilitate the duty free importation of vessels and fishing gear to be used within the commercial fishing sector by businesses or citizens.

Businesses must be solely owned by Bahamian citizens that are resident within The Bahamas.

1. Complete the relevant application form.
2. Submit completed application form, along with the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
3. The applicant will then be issued with the Certificate of Registration Card or 10% Duty Waiver Form, which should be presented to The Bahamas  Customs at the time of clearance of the goods.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Or

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information

• Application for A Permit to Import A Commercial Fishing Vessel Duty Free
• Duty Free Application Commercial Fishing ( For Fishing Gear)

For Fishing Vessels

1. Copy of Bill of Sale.
2. Copy of a valid business licence.
3. Proof of payment for vessel ( affidavit, money order, cheque, wire transfer, etc)

No fees are charged for this service.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Or

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information