Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application form to the Port Department.
2. Visit the following Details Contact Link.
3. The Applicant can download from the following Form Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. 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 along with the corresponding Fee.
6. Port employees stamp the application and note the date of its submission in the register.
7. A registration number is issued by the Chairman of Authority/Deputy Chairman or designee.
8. The Applicant has to sign the Port Authority Manual Register.
9. Application has been submitted to the Chairman for consideration.

• Prescribed Fee
• Annual Medical
• Police Character Reference
• Proof of Bahamian Status
• STWC Certificate
• N.I.B. Number

Port Department
Environment and Housing,
The Ministry of Prince George Dock
P. O. Box N 8175
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Email: portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242)326-7354

(242)322-1596

(242)322-8832

(242)322-2049

Fax: (242)322-5545
Contact Link

The applicant must pass both the theoretical and practical exams.

The processing fee is $50.00.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• Name
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Street Address
• P.O. Box
• Telephone
• Class of Licence Applied For
• Licence
• Type of Licence Currently Held
• Date of Application
• Fee Paid
• Receipt No
• Practical Experience
• Years of Experience
• Boat Handling Experience
• Size of Boat
• Mattime Institute attended
• Years Attended
• Any Other Training

Applying for a Master's licence as required under the Boat Registration Act 1961 in order to become a boat captain.

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