Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application to the Port Department, Prince George Wharf, P.O. Box N-8175, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas. Contact Link
2. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link
3. Complete the application form with all details.
4. After filling in all the details, submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Port Department.
5. The Port Department will prepare an inspection schedule of all registered vessels.
6. The Port Department can conduct the inspection at any time without notice.
7. After the inspection, a copy of the report will be given to the captain.
8. The report may indicate areas for improvement.
9. Then, the captain is obligated to address the issues highlighted within the stipulated timeframe.

• Application Form
• Vessel Documentation

New Providence Offices
Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel.  (242) 322-1596, 326-7654
Fax. (242) 322-5545
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Dock Master’s Office
Potter’s Cay
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel.  (242) 393-1064
Fax. (242) 394-1240
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
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 to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
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 to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Contact Link

All Bahamian registered vessels can apply for boat inspection.

No processing fee is required for this service.

The application is valid until the inspection process is completed.

Application Form Link

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The inspection done by the Port Department is based on the annual schedule.

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• NAME OF BOAT
• LENGTH OF BOAT
• DESCRIPTION
• CLASS OF REGISTRATION
• NAME/ ADDRESS/TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OWNER
• NATIONALITY
• NAME & ADDRESS OF MASTER
• TYPE OF OPERATIO
• DATE OF INSPECTION
• REGISTRATION NO
• LOCATION OF INSPECTION

This process is required for all registered vessels to be inspected annually.

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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