To enable customers to apply and pay online to register a commercial vessel in The Bahamas.


Eligibility 

Those that own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use, and those seeking to own a vessel in The Bahamas for commercial use.

Process 
  1. Click the Commercial Vessel Application form link found in the Application Form(s) section of this page.
  2. Complete and submit the application form with the supporting documents listed in the Supporting Documents section of this page.
  3. Follow email instructions on how to pay online using DigiPay platform.
  4. Contact Port Office at 322-8832 or portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs for all inquiries
Application Form(s) 

Commercial Vessel Application Form

Supporting Documents 

New:

  1. Owner’s Valid Identification
  2. Business Plan

Renewal:

  1. Owner’s Valid Identification
  2. Copy of previous Certificate of Registration

Transfer:

  1. Transferee’s Valid Identification
  2. Proof of Vessel Ownership (Bill of Sale)
  3. Copy of previous Certificate of Registration
Turn-around time 
•For new applications: Up to 1 month •For renewal applications: 3-7 business days
Deadline 
Registration expires annually on December 31
Related Fee(s) 

Item

Vessel length fee

Inspection fee

Boats under 15 feet in length

 $30.00

 $20.00

Boats 15 feet or over and under 25 feet in length

 $50.00

 $30.00

Boats 25 feet or over and under 50 feet in length

 $100.00

 $40.00

Boats 50 feet or over and under 100 feet in length

 $200.00

 $60.00

Boats 100 feet or over in length

 $400.00

 $80.00

For more information please contact 

Port Department (Nassau)
Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-8832
E-mail: portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except public holidays.

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Port Department
East Bay Street Shopping Plaza
P. O. Box N 8175
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: Nassau Office :(242)302-0200
Abaco Office :(242)367-0041
Freeport Office :(242)352-9167

Fax:
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