Bahamas - Apply for Foreign Charter License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application to the Port Department Office on New Providence or any of the other Port Department offices Contact Link
2. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Application Form Link , Contractual Form Link.
3. Complete the application form with all details.
4. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Port Department Office along with the corresponding Boat Registration and Inspection Fees.
5. To ensure that the vessel has adequate crew and to determine a limit for the maximum amount of passengers that can be safely transported on boat, the Port Department evaluates the vessel.
6. The boat must be inspected by a Port Department Inspector.
7. Once approved the license is granted to the applicant by the Inspector and then the Foreign Charter License is issued.

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Required Documents

• A valid insurance certificate
• Boat documentation

The Master of the boat must also provide the below documents.

• Certificates of qualification
• A valid passport

Office Locations & Contacts

Any of the offices listed below, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

New Providence Offices
Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence

The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-1596 or 326-7654
Fax. (242) 322-5545
Dock Master’s Office
Potter’s Cay
Nassau, New Providence

The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1064
Fax. (242) 394-1240
Grand Bahama Office
P.O. Box F 2044
Freeport, Grand Bahama

The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 352-9163
Fax. (242) 351-4538
Abaco Office
P.O. Box Ab 20922
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 367-0038
Fax. (242) 367-0041
Contact Link

Eligibility

Applicant must be a Non-Bahamian yacht owner.

Fees

Application for an Annual or Temporary Permit:$50

• Annual Permits for:
• Boats Under 36 Feet in Length:$625
• Boats 36 Feet or Over and Under 51 in Length:$875
• Boats 51 Feet or Over and Under 66 in Length:$1,250
• Boats 66 Feet or Over and Under 101 in Length: $1,875
• Boats 101 Feet or Over and Under 151 in Length: $2,500
• Boats 151 Feet in Length or Over: $3,750

Temporary Permit: $437

• Inspection Fees:
• Boats under 15 feet in length: $20.00
• Boats 15 feet or over and under 25 feet in length: $30.00
• Boats 25 feet or over and under 50 in length: $30.00
• Boats 50 feet or over and under 100 feet in length: $60.00
• Boats 100 feet or over in length: $80.00

Click the following link for fees details:
Fees Link

Validity

The validity period will be mentioned in the license certificate.

Documents to Use

Application Form Link 1.
Form Link 2

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Processing Time

The license will be processed within a week.

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Required Information

• Name of Boat
• Port of Registration & Number
• Length
• Gross Tonnage
• Registered Tonnage
• Description of Boat
• Date of Arrival In The Bahamas
• Port of Entry
• Cruising Permit Number
• Type of Operation (Yacht, Bareboat, Etc)
• Name, Address & Nationality of Owner
• Name, Address & Nationality of Master
• Name, Address & Nationality of Crew
• Intended Base of Operation
• Number of Passengers Authorized to Be Carried
• Type & Numbers of Fire Extinguishers Fitted
• Life Saving Equipment Carried
• Make & H.P of Engine
• List Auxiliary Machinery
• Radio Type & Wattage
• Particulars of Insurance Policy in Effect On Boat

Need for the Document

It is a required for all foreign charters in order to utilise Bahamian waters.

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