Bahamas - Apply for a Compressor Permit or License


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. The Applicant has to submit an application form to the Department of Marine Resources.
  2. Visit the following link for Contact Details Link.
  3. The Applicant can download the form 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 Department of Marine Resources along with the corresponding fee.
  6. Upon receipt of the documents and the fees, the Department of Marine Resources will examine their completeness and validity, and if satisfied, will issue a compressor permission to the applicant.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • Proof of undertaking formal dive training by provision of a Dive Certification Card
  • Copy of passport or Voters Card



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Marine
ResourcesEast Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028Nassau,
New ProvidenceThe Bahamas
Tel: (242) 393-1777
Fax: (242) 393-0238
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Contact Link
Family Island Contact Link

EligibilityEdit

Applicant must be a Bahamian Citizen.

FeesEdit

The processing fee is BS $10.00 per year plus 12% VAT.

ValidityEdit

There are no deadlines for this service.

Documents to UseEdit

Application Form Link

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

The processing time is two days.

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InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of Applicant
  • Nationality
  • Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Application Is:
    • Renewal of Previous Permit
    • New Permit
  • If A Renewal, State The Original Permit Number
  • Name of Vessel
  • Registration Number of Vessel
  • Length Overall
  • Home Port
  • Name of Captain
  • Nationality
  • Address
  • Number of Traps/Compressors Requested
  • Proposed Working Areas
  • Number of Traps/Compressors Actually Used Last Season



Need for the DocumentEdit

It is required to use compressors to harvest spiny lobster or crawfish.


Information which might helpEdit

Website Link


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

More information which might help people.