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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In-Person'''<br><br />
#The Applicant should submit an application to the Port Department (Nassau),Prince George Wharf, P.O. Box N-8175, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.<br />
#The application can be collected from the appropriate office.<br />
#Complete the application and submit the Port Department along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section along with the corresponding fees.<br />
#For new applications it may take Up to 2 weeks and for renewal applications it may take 3-7 business days.<br><br />
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'''Apply Online'''<br><br />
#To obtain a Watercraft License, the applicant has to submit an application Form Online along with the supporting documents and corresponding Fees.<br />
#The Applicant can click the below link to register online: [https://portservices.gov.bs/Port/port.nsf/WaterCraftPrivate.xsp Form Link].<br />
#The Applicant has to choose from the Application type (New/Renew/Transfer) by clicking the respective radio button.<br />
#Continue by adding the water craft details by clicking on the “Click here to add a watercraft” tab and enter the craft details.<br />
#After filling the details click on the “Add Boat” tab at the end of the page.<br />
#Now Enter the details required in the application and submit enter.<br />
#Upload the supporting documents and pay the fees pay online using Digi Pay platform.<br />
#After submitting the application online Contact Port Office at 322-8832 or portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs for all inquiries<br />
#For new applications it may take Up to 2 weeks and for renewal applications it may take 3-7 business days.<br><br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Owner’s Valid Identification<br />
*Proof of Vessel Ownership<br><br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''New Providence Office'''<br><br />
Prince George Wharf<br><br />
P.O. Box N-8175<br><br />
Nassau, New Providence<br><br />
The Bahamas<br><br />
Tel. (242) 322-1596 or 326-7654<br><br />
Fax. (242) 322-5545<br><br />
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'''Dock Master’s Office'''<br><br />
Potter’s Cay<br><br />
Nassau, New Providence<br><br />
The Bahamas<br><br />
Tel. (242) 393-1064<br><br />
Fax. (242) 394-1240<br><br />
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'''Grand Bahama Office'''<br><br />
P.O. Box F 2044<br><br />
Freeport, Grand Bahama<br><br />
The Bahamas<br><br />
Tel. (242) 352-9163<br><br />
Fax. (242) 351-4538<br><br />
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'''Abaco Office'''<br><br />
P.O. Box Ab 20922<br><br />
Marsh Harbour, <br><br />
Abaco<br><br />
The Bahamas<br><br />
Tel. (242) 367-0038<br><br />
Fax. (242) 367-0041<br><br />
Contact Address Details Link:[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/contacts/agencies/government%20departments/port%20department/!ut/p/b1/vZDJkqIwGICfxQewSVgCHMOiyCJKCNuFAhEERMUdn751LjM1Vd09h-lOTqn6_nzJxyRMxCS77FpX2bne77Lt65yglANTB2NecqYCQGBGFzZeiAYrTYQnEH8MuDz4t3nwwcJfzodM5Mfgrp2cStPDa1vTZlb3tD0aBjHjWYUmtKa6Lpd36O6iYQzSdOCsoEfFegxOF54j9LLYqkbWLeg4z1Vzt7pW46g4onKnWOQh1XTYr3JFXBvVPIRlbYjhuU_bcmik-lh13kJuT7Jit_2RLe7L2muuXlflu1yzKh1jzW-0G6-GGw6k13E0FJUzer45-exbrsV-Abyy_gI-6TY39t2aiZ-Y-Mc9fgDADALsEbgEkicwPhMBPiXNcJg92ofXPJask8fAAXsIW2g7j8if55MZkQl0tMQGLZyTxjTJMXCcprCds7EoAo8qGM8Fcjb_FrqsLz-FKkQWFQCZst8tnAqu9Cwl-gsssACoPy6E3yWcus5SfSX1lVdSzjAwsjkJ8D8tRP9daDJJnXdvt1X3Bt5YGQgSlDjEikBiBSZoYiRqp9lN04N0Q2hThDFbNHxV6JMLOmaetDX77mpzF-3WbpQ6Lg0PFhGHb8a2flTr7TZDcN7zdkOhgvyId9VLQcZ9IB6mXi509Fy3gxfnLCYXjfp9y5e2tY2SgQzLjWwg7h5uks1ObTMFmE3Yed5BY4_92tn45Srqo6FbKWl2CJFLZYq0DkcXBCVJtLR9nLD7myQGYKUfag4LTal16tgo74N75pU4D1nrNhoxh47S60Evtejxe-PR6B2uroOi/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ Contact Link]<br><br />
Contact Address Details for Family Island Link:[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/contacts/Agencies/Family%20Island%20Administrator%20offices/!ut/p/b1/vZPJjqMwEIafpR8gjVlMzNEBAiZsYYcLgoQs0GwNgSRPP8lcZjRSd89hely-WPqrPtUnmUqoiEqabDofs_HcNtnb853wKQsUA2MOGQoEPCC-rWN7qTJoDR-B-OOAxYG_6wcfHPxlf0hFasyupJbMsuyknVNYnjuuW39_3l70VUEyvd-DNb3c6m3OcsI1sZEAq-pN8ery3uh5GoRWs4zZUxGgJbnsNX9X7waa7I7l-A4b0o43jZ-Bhc-nbMF1BY4dvHDqtV5EAWSHHXdfhFZ1G-x6fXSM0ZYONpGz5H5jhcxfP27OOKXnKhf0Fq4OvTZ6eXa_BNa8SLeCKtis-tgh-WxNa8N8EXhq_hn4xKOptnVBxY_Y8rc5XgAAoQF2XHoLkAMpj4oAl7rlrSP36u6U4Kqbns8apWmDPDCMXPJNT2bMUaFNmWdombl6cksbkgyM9xgMpmTvA8dfYRHrTdT_CbQYT3gARZrf-BC4CvPdQAVa6GFq6dkYMgCI_x1IfxdQsYyt-FTqrZ5KWVXFvM4iwP1vIP_PgRqVnPP6dd7Vr-CVEQBENGJ5ZgkQA6mgjKEpoud_91L3jCAzsEl4xZvjZUMLZz03dV9fuFqSH6bJc6LJ3tGlQmJV388NbI6-P5xgU099lDGSzGpXut6d4rmXKmzc0Kk3K6njzI4_LZAuAtzByQttwKOoqto6n9su4y-jM7BvrsSYNLPdmEVJ3kcfhqkjddtEbUrSQE3sDcJX41UdZDiazcKs_FLRiadmVZ8WVcvHQIlaMmmASEjJbKQAi5uxfVn0OK1CkZyorvb9qZMPUnT_Vfjl5QeyKntu/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ Contact link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
Individuals should own or want to possess a private watercraft in the Bahamas.<br><br />
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==Fees==<br />
Item : Less than 15 feet<br><br />
Vessel Length Fee : $10.00<br><br />
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Item : 15 feet or more but less than 30 feet<br><br />
Vessel Length Fee : $20.00<br><br />
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Item : 30 feet or more but less than 50 feet<br><br />
Vessel Length Fee : $200.00<br><br />
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Item : 100 feet or more<br><br />
Vessel Length Fee : $4000.00<br><br />
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==Validity==<br />
There is no deadlines associated with this service.<br><br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Application Form Link: [https://portservices.gov.bs/Port/port.nsf/WaterCraftPrivate.xsp Form Link]<br><br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br><br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*For new applications: Up to 2 weeks<br />
*For renewal applications: 3-7 business days<br><br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br><br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.<br><br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Full Name and Address of Boat Owner<br />
*Nationality of Owner<br />
*Email<br />
*Telephone<br />
*Date of Birth<br />
*Name and Address of Operator<br />
*Phone Contact of Operator<br />
*Email of Operator<br />
*Owner’s Valid Identification<br><br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
It is required for registration of watercraft in Bahamas.<br><br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
Enter other informations which might help.<br><br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br><br />
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==External Links==<br />
[https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/services/!ut/p/b1/vVbJlqM4EPwWf4DbEjtHDC72XWDgwgNjMJuNAUPB149rug9d86arLl2lPOm9kCIzQilpF-2CXXRNprJIxvJ2TZq3eUTFOBB1jiMYXSQBBWTP0jiLljDGgE9A-GeASYCP1puQ3B13geaR-2qQZ8FaVI0MQpv0OXeppNyOTrU5UErGUc3RKrbkmPXITlZQVkxa9g9SC6Nrhif5khAEtojyAK3x2M9NcBnq_SV38xJM5WiPelqdX5Dr1a9iWVn3qCw7d53rW-3TFpUXlqK7x4hrj4LRXAKx4pL4utpTIbqzRTIMLdvxmBSL1mwf2jjO5K3R2kdgeVF_IgPuZFcXJ-UY9tKnV9vECIFdseC8UKcz2ns46hmr2nJHfFmjevNLL_CHwX2q18d6PwGf-KXsojJtf8yn9gf4AXFIQwzSBE3TLElC6mlH9GEGKvYJ4M3xfwEflBg-AfRvOyAfABkCznGhDd6SRLsAELFbLZ281qtTrTZuVIqip4oMawBcb0KGV68GmxnocIfwAFUkyKtbyRg6QMPIBCvzHW_PCQssX8L_EpoYYp-EPKRUjwQuIL6aUCRN5qkRjSyOxIBowu8mxL9VUtEywZdX-O7QEPbf9_BdpzAsBUmaIViGAgTB0Du_CilWeN5aB9nIu9PDYAV1lV0nLNt9ob5Au72QamfNnRn1C1s7TXjcF0yb0YMmSS2WmMdXrnDLdhR9rC8K89U0h7VUKn4vqq5m1T4f2up1qFehHIZKwGQQNzOOs8tBje5Mg7r7vSYvfU2Na5rnqlQLZiZu79eu4tXpLtOXHGPUCjV3d_JNQW6bPr-dev_FUR71IjTigl-qmDeqWKxl-pkVnt6bJSk2m50h3drzJz3q_J-_y4i4VQesCVZvcRF6kxu6bGTolaNB5L2iSsdQ3akj2stotH7JzWl7vZM_61Hyqwnftwzg8W8mdP--pO9OMM5AFmMBoEiKgizB7HwtxH--uwcnfnXmUnOyEpUTcXjwPBI71RGVoG-vBb1m2Smqo8qLJqJsz9KWRvpR4OB4e-Db2yOxcaKvg7ZQrO4gcYUSs7ok8J0pT9KCs8R5nV966R7n04N7pIPCAreZ9QUjdbtPxKC5RMslS1_qTDrN0mQNTkf6BO8JYlxVD0Ig29TUbUHhfP8stKQmbFsnKRRNiCdeY3jrZN6LvjmCgcDSdb8ooWQRm13XetPzN6EccuP3IJLtzwi5zeYffuV6xg!!/dl4/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ Website Link]<br><br />
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==Others==<br />
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