Apply online

1. To Apply for Fishing Boat License, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to click the “Click Here Fishing Boar Registration”.
3. The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form.
4. Also, upload the mandatory documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Once completed with all the information click the “Submit” button.
6. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
7. There is no fee for Fishing Boat License.
8. Then the application will be processed further.
9. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
10. If required, the officer will come for a site inspection to check the boat.
11. After the inspection process gets successful, the applicant will get the license.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of Identity
• Address proof
• Passport size photographs
• Any other documents (if required)

Mercantile Marine Office,
Chattogram
Phone: 02333324140,02333321902
Fax: 02333324954
Contact link

Department of Fisheries (DOF)
13, Shohid Captain Moonsur Ali Sharani
Matshya Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka-1000
Phone:02-9562861
Fax:02-9568393
E-mail: dg@fisheries.gov.bd
website link
Contact link

• Any 18 years of age and above a person who intends to Apply for a Fishing Boat License is eligible to make this application.

• There is no fee for Fishing Boat License.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Mailing address
• Date
• Signature

• To operate the fishing boat, the applicant has to get a legal license from the Mercantile Marine Office.

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

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