To enable customers to apply and pay online to obtain a ‘D’ class Operator’s Licence to operate a watercraft in The Bahamas.


Eligibility 

Current and prospective watercraft operators in The Bahamas.

Process 
  1. Click the Operator's Licence 'D' 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) 

Operator's Licence 'D' Application Form

Supporting Documents 

New:

  1. Operator’s Valid Identification
  2. Valid Medical Certificate
  3. Valid Bahama Host Certificate
  4. Valid Police Record

Renewal:

  1. Operator’s Valid Identification
  2. Copy of Previous Licence
  3. Valid Medical Certificate
  4. Valid Police Record
Turn-around time 
•For new applications: Up to 1 month •For renewal applications: 3-7 business days
Deadline 
Licence expires annually on December 31
Related Fee(s) 

$30.00

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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