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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person'''
#The Applicant has to submit an application to the Port Department Office on New Providence or any of the other Port Department offices [https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/About%20Us/Area%20of%20Responsibilities/!ut/p/b1/vZDJjqpQFEW_xQ-o4sKFCwxpRJArSN9MjALSKaCgNF9fvuQN3qSqJi-eMzg5yU5W1iZiIiTi5vgs8-NQts3x8ueP0cESgeVgHgpAUyDQXGiROgdJ04REQIRqNE9yq43K2j90Vl8dnQ01lLsJJJe8FNB4VbYZZ1866Uh-PGd-xzNzwux1UZ7Z2jjxdEgX9wyiLOpzKyk3VpoPQrp5sNm8fnBe9sHqIKaXbLFnfBwxbgMr7SpHLUrxsJMUiw6PPFXktbNc17CY9s9LPHsiGrDHB9e9UPgX8uaaZaOArNClR8i0w8FQGWkagnH1EoxeguCbEcDv_vFPEc4AfwM_IKJXgP0WsmEIlwgBfXCqudOWerGrxVpcV8EOoADAHjAw9gx3Pe54newFca4BacjJOGBret3F4dVdqtiemKimHQmr1S9Ajn43EL0bCN8MNN9dqfn_K90ScXm6fo7J9RN8sojmaESxFGBZyPGEX0WIl3JtWmv2mYnbwfCfJzXSqLLUdGYJnGa7xlujvlDn58RalN4FAgk5VlhuxSYMezvM15I7mCCVot4cb0JyECYB6qX5IaYlEzUBJ5ntkLe3BspYb0UoctRwCFUR2orHOkrVnt1NKOKIbWQT9Ybsb9N56FHgQ7td7vEiOsuOo9nkFNXoziv1EsQZ89S3elRTRZJWapIiZMt-Sd6RnTz2dU5CvpP21M1X4ZmUmB5qVbIiDLW9ZkR3fWJkc-Q_C_NXS197G1cC/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ Contact Link]
#The Applicant can download the Form from the following [https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/0c8df677-2fc3-402d-9891-67e608842d47/APPLICATION+FOR+FOREIGN+CHARTER+LICENCE.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Application Form Link] , [https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/b87e3fdf-3e5b-494b-9155-6deb9108ea58/APPLICATION+FOREIGN+CHARTER+LICENCE+FORM+IV.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Contractual Form Link].
#Complete the application form with all details.
#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.
#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.
#The boat must be inspected by a Port Department Inspector.
#Once approved the license is granted to the applicant by the Inspector and then the Foreign Charter License is issued.
 

==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
[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/About%20Us/Area%20of%20Responsibilities/!ut/p/b1/vZDJjqpQFEW_xQ-o4sKFCwxpRJArSN9MjALSKaCgNF9fvuQN3qSqJi-eMzg5yU5W1iZiIiTi5vgs8-NQts3x8ueP0cESgeVgHgpAUyDQXGiROgdJ04REQIRqNE9yq43K2j90Vl8dnQ01lLsJJJe8FNB4VbYZZ1866Uh-PGd-xzNzwux1UZ7Z2jjxdEgX9wyiLOpzKyk3VpoPQrp5sNm8fnBe9sHqIKaXbLFnfBwxbgMr7SpHLUrxsJMUiw6PPFXktbNc17CY9s9LPHsiGrDHB9e9UPgX8uaaZaOArNClR8i0w8FQGWkagnH1EoxeguCbEcDv_vFPEc4AfwM_IKJXgP0WsmEIlwgBfXCqudOWerGrxVpcV8EOoADAHjAw9gx3Pe54newFca4BacjJOGBret3F4dVdqtiemKimHQmr1S9Ajn43EL0bCN8MNN9dqfn_K90ScXm6fo7J9RN8sojmaESxFGBZyPGEX0WIl3JtWmv2mYnbwfCfJzXSqLLUdGYJnGa7xlujvlDn58RalN4FAgk5VlhuxSYMezvM15I7mCCVot4cb0JyECYB6qX5IaYlEzUBJ5ntkLe3BspYb0UoctRwCFUR2orHOkrVnt1NKOKIbWQT9Ybsb9N56FHgQ7td7vEiOsuOo9nkFNXoziv1EsQZ89S3elRTRZJWapIiZMt-Sd6RnTz2dU5CvpP21M1X4ZmUmB5qVbIiDLW9ZkR3fWJkc-Q_C_NXS197G1cC/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ 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: 
[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/docks%20harbours%20and%20fees/fees%20and%20fines/fees%20and%20fines/!ut/p/b1/vZfblqI4FIafpR_ANgnnyygHOSWcEW5cIh5AARUthKcfqqZn9VRNT9XF9EgWF6z84WP_2XtnMU2ny2lar1-K_fpWNPX69Pqc8it3BlzfkhgMdJUBesC40BQZSCkzCpJRwADNxpgVbYoCCehwDnkz5ICmw7f1jEZtdz5Oiw5WxumAEhdakBpwGk-XaQIeSqvvVcV_cc_UZ91d4SsX5xi4dO9N5vJB1IBDrTYL0l08QbGlmTCyLMGTLSwvbjl3b_QsnLl3aY7mVQ1utM5XOZsVQpqieGFGN_60aWyaJSXca5NJTvCqF_h4SLaLPNvzgZvV6qHb9HJOF6bQbboahqdduNS5CzqiRmAbPFtAdpXMYrrtiu7btx9xg3-5MPjMN5H85dsngvTvtmoc4IEeOhZ2hAUSCfzo-3sBZcF_Wv8q-GLf42n6HvGLnX8TfGbR5yaBj4gPQZroC8HoQjIKhJ8IKiAZ6B7H2RbnIN_npsF0CdiVX_ZnfTgOXjn4QyDbgx2kOjwiZMtOSAJlIDeDEAXISptUp-YYn4uTxh3WxuRa0aJpcHwl-8l-zIsPwA8xqcyTgRF4doTo2RHyzwY-O2ki4blACtCzgfDZwN9fh8Y0LbLqe7epvoPvSGIZnmUkngGA46A4jcoEPeRW72TFXz0KCtMhRU4xfl5cX82z5iOlIevdZHtx8MxycmpIIKd1p9gCmONsGR_K8pSkiX2jeUiK-a3d4xtz7fL-OB9USgpqcBVhPBznWW11W7POonHyAtecbE-IZLGoDjojXi1TkV9Carar60Vk1-V2f1_GajrLRb6SVgzCUcwlgf5tShZNtf1h488GG0RgbPIAez50gej9s7uAh0XKGAQKZ0A5som88EmgoZZ4xD6eCJTDzj6erUCOGSKrpn0LnDzywhnGx-TwUD8C358qPuD-b6DGUXE8QoTAwRwCYM48Gej_fkvfZSYjQglJAPAcz0OJHTPTSh6zeWt3MvZX7OEByuXy7kvGtri3TdlqcekPF8nZROds3nV93zKrQYrGCnJtzHHceZcn6IZPPBSx3II6w05cukG_w0gtDBhIk41Z77DWCnUtOpWJ1N4vQnafGRRse11Q3b514sE-qvngH2pSqjZ7MJaSOb5By-Rtdf2ilLVfpQTxS6UbbwAVSO2r_FrKWlsMdshCUPo9CfwukH1oly6wpYWdq6NfxstQ6fjL3iGyzwbyzwYyTwbSZ1tKf7-l76pM4FmR5ZGAgCAwovTa_vm3fxxF8VbGBkWzqhG2g4gzr5t7s2KWTLDP3iZWEYWbFD2QJIHoDvqu6CPTm8h4zSNJA-aLjWe7fSOqW_vS7OObcTwLBlY3SR96BRzC9oGDbk-d26bb3at73sTHS1JJ3CM7DHENMmgaKNpu8PkEOI1JGO1mrJnsXhZEcFbeKRlOmkfI6Q4lG9VdcI9SY31otbufYvFetqVS9pEtGDdGoLuBd5d5uWC96bkKX0zTtHhP8UT4i8Ecrtyf44Xsfg579O0PKKHS8g!!/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ Fees Link] 

 

==Validity==
The validity period will be mentioned in the license certificate. 

 
==Documents to Use==
Application [https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/0c8df677-2fc3-402d-9891-67e608842d47/APPLICATION+FOR+FOREIGN+CHARTER+LICENCE.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Form Link 1]. 
[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/b87e3fdf-3e5b-494b-9155-6deb9108ea58/APPLICATION+FOREIGN+CHARTER+LICENCE+FORM+IV.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Form Link 2] 
 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
The license will be processed within a week. 

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&>
from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
 
 
==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. 

 
==Information which might help==
Enter other informations which might help.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/services/!ut/p/b1/vZbZcqM6EIafJQ_gIAnEcimbxWwCDGa7oUzANtjgBSdgnn44M6mak8xMzs0cS1eq_qWvu6vVEpMyMZO2m7dqt7lVp3Zz_Ged8hkLNJsQTrQ1DHigr12LuMISiRROguTfAgcFEtDhAvLmGgNNhz_2a47tLSaz6BJlMgcO9aAFHQMyERMvk5EuOnun6KvtkNyW4qaMhsbe6kKjjPlp4yNz4Z9nmY_UXXrl5yC5lZ2OBWF5ifB19KvjSxHqL2Cfw5DbBUs9uMAcLC-g9iJcGNgK1pbiHC_hUg9fFVpf3Pa-P9xXzo1m_WDB1p2fCUg99ToEWa2ot_iwSNPB8sxsx0Y5dGK2dFFGt7799B4v-MMg4Hu83hx4viWxBOgqC_SA9aApslCk7Pv-LwT_ke-IST9KfpPx74KvXPzaScAkk0D4KXAEJAN9hbFtYRf5PmYCJgZc5tf3sz4exlU9-mMg26MdpDo8IGTL7poGykhvBqUKkJUuaY6nQ3Sujhreb4zZtXGq04lEV7qb7Z6ePgM_eaSyDwaG4NERokdHyD8a-OiiCYXHAh2AHg2Ejwb-_XtoMGmVN8_9S_MMnpHEsTzHSjwLAMZQZMI6QYPc6b2s-NlQOTAdU-RWk3tRezXPmo-UE91sZ-XFJXPLLRxDAoXT9ootgAXJ42hf18ckTeybU6xptbh1O3Jjr31xPyxG1aGVY-CGsisSFXlr9aXZ5uFkvMANlu0ZlSwOtUFvRFmcinwMHbPLrheR29Tl7jWO1HReiHwjZSwiYYSTQH9i6PLUlO9p_NnFgxBMLRqQlQ89IK5-7S5gsGgdgUDBBpRDm8pLnwYa6uiK2ocjhfK6tw9nK5Ajlsqqad8CtwhX6zkhh2Q_qJ-BH98EH-D_G6hhR5zeKSFwCUYALNgHA_2_n9IPlcmKUEISADzmeShxU2VayTCfPi29TPyM2w-gjuNXXzLK6rU71Z0W1f54kdyX8Jwv-v5-79hslMLpBnk2wRift0WCbuTIQ5HIHWhz4ka1F9y3BKmVAQNp9mK2W6J1QtuKbmMi9e5Xa26XGw4o77qgevfOjUb7oBajv29prdrc3oglczpBy-WyuTLnZv1mWvxqOca_maX21vyY3wCBa_9s/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/#:~:text=Non%2DBahamian%20yacht%20owners.,Port%20Department%20offices%20listed%20below Website Link] 

 
==Others==
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