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1. To obtain Commercial Fishing Licence, the applicant has to submit an application Form along with the supporting documents and corresponding Fees, to the Department of Marine Resources.
2. The Applicant can download the Form from the below link:Form Link.
3. On submission of the completed application with the supporting documents as listed in the Required Documents section of the procedure, the applicant will then be called for, to visit the Department of Marine Resources to pay the required licence fee and to collect the licence.
4. The licence is then issued after payment of the fee.
5.  The Applicants must present the completed forms duly signed in person to Firearms Licensing Office, along with two (2) colour passport size photographs, bill of sale for the firearm and gun safe, driver’s license and identifying documents.
6. Applicant will be interviewed and the information on the application form verified with the document produced.
7. The Applicant is required to produce their legal status in the Bahamas, a copy of the first four (4) pages of their passport and driver’s license.
8. In the case where proof of firearm purchase cannot be obtained, a letter must be written stating where the firearm was purchased and how long the firearm was in your possession.
   

• A valid Business licence.
• Port registration documents.
• Proof of ownership of vessel.
• A valid Bahamian passport.
  

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.
Contact address Details Link:Contact Link
Contact Address Details for Family Island Link:Contact link

• Bahamian business. Note all shareholders must be Bahamian citizens and resident within the country.
• Bahamian citizen and resident within the country.
• Only applicable to fishing vessels larger than 20 feet in length.
  

The Fees for obtaining a commercial Fishing License is BS $10.00 plus 12% VAT.

• The licence is valid for one year beginning on January 1st and expiring on December 31st.
• The licence must be renewed annually.
  

Application Form Link:Form Link

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• Name of Applicant
• Address of Applicant
• Name of Vessel
• Description of Vessel
• Port of Registration of Vessel
• Registration number of Vessel
• Name and address of owner of Vessel (if different from Applicant)
• Telephone Contact
• P. O. Box
• Number of persons to be carried onboard Vessel
• Nationality of owner of Vessel
• Type and description of fishing gear to be used for fishing

It is required for commercial fishing in Bahamas.

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