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.
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
For Fishing Vessels
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