This licence authorizes the processing of seafood on-board a commercial vessel.  Refer to The Seafood Processing and Inspection Regulations, 2002 -Section 15 a

Holders of commercial fishing licences who wish to process seafood (stone crab) on-board a commercial vessel.

For a new licence:

1. Complete and submit relevant application form.
2. Submit pre-requisite documentation.
3. Undergo buying station inspection by The Department of Marine Resources.
4. Pay relevant fee upon approval.

Note: For a renewal licence, the applicant must indicate and submit any revised documentation if there have been changes to their previously submitted documents or layout of their vessels.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Contact Information for Family Islands

Application for a Licence to Operate a Factory Vessel, Holding Station or Processing Plant

1. Completed application form.
2. Business licence.
3. Standard Operating Procedure document.
4. Flow chart (specify products).
5. Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure document.
6. Scaled drawing of vessel layout.
7. Water distribution map.
8. Pest control map.
9. Valid health certificate.

BS $300.00 per year plus 12% VAT

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs  
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays