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ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person
- The Applicant has to submit an application to the Department of Marine Resources, The Bahamas. Visit the following link for Family Island Contact Details: Link.
- The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link.
- Complete the application form with all the required details.
- After filling, 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.
- The officials will verify the documents and approve it if they deem it satisfactory.
- The applicant will receive a Certificate of Registration Card or 10% Duty Waiver Form. This should be presented at the time of clearance of the goods to The Bahamas Customs Office.
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Required DocumentsEdit
For Fishing Vessels
- Copy of Bill of Sale.
- Copy of a valid business licence.
- Proof of payment for vessel (affidavit, money order, cheque, wire transfer, etc.)
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028Nassau,
New Providence
The 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.
Family Island Contact Details
Link
EligibilityEdit
Businesses solely owned by Bahamian citizens that are resident within The Bahamas can apply.
FeesEdit
- No processing fee is required for this service.
- Make the payment for vessel (affidavit, money order, cheque, wire transfer, etc.) as per the authority’s quote.
ValidityEdit
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Documents to UseEdit
Application Form Link
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Processing TimeEdit
The processing time for this procedure is two days.
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InstructionsEdit
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Required InformationEdit
- Name of Applicant
- Telephone
- P. O. Box
- Island
- Company’s Name
- Name of Fishing Vessel
- Captain
- Captain’s Nationality
- Length over-all
- Hull Material
- Make of Engine
- Horse-Power
- Type of proposed fishing
Need for the DocumentEdit
Permits are obtained to facilitate the duty-free importation of vessels and fishing gear to be used within the commercial fishing sector by businesses or citizens.
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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
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