Permits are issued to facilitate the duty free importation of vessels and fishing gear to be used within the bone fishing sector.

• Applicants must be certified or registered bone fishing guides.
• Businesses must be engaged in the bone fishing sector ( Bone Fish Lodges).

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

Duty Free Application - Bone Fishing

Registration Certificate as a bonefishing lodge.

There are no fees charged for this service.

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