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New Bahamas mandatory AIS requirements

Discussion in 'Marinas & Waypoints' started by Pascal, Jun 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM.

  1. Pascal, Jun 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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  2. Capt J, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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    They're also raising the cruising permit rates considerably...... under 34' is $500, 34'-100' is $1000 and more for above that.......way to shoot themselves in the foot and kill Bimini's economy.
  3. Pascal, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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    Where did you see that ? That would economical suicide
  4. Capt J, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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    Temporary Cruising Permits for Pleasure Vessels
    Regulation 91 of the principal Regulation is amended in the new bill, with changes to temporary cruising permit fees.

    • Temporary cruising permits for vessels not exceeding 34 feet in length will be $500 for a period not exceeding 12 months.
    • Temporary cruising permits for vessels exceeding 34 feet in length but not exceeding 100 feet in length will be $1,000 for a period not exceeding 12 months.
    • Temporary cruising permits for vessels exceeding 100 feet in length will be $3,000 for a period not exceeding 12 months.
    Anchorage fees for foreign vessels, not mooring at a marina, have been amended in a new regulation 91B.

    • Fees for vessels not exceeding 34 feet in length will be $200.
    • Fees for vessels exceeding 34 feet in length but not exceeding 100 feet in length will be $350.
    • Fees for vessels exceeding 100 feet in length will be $1,500.
    They are ALSO charging fees for a fishing license as well and think that is $300 for 34'-100' vessels!!!!!!!!! This is going to be the death of Bimini and West Ends economy.

    New Bahamas Bill Brings Boating Rule Changes | Triton
  5. Capt Ralph, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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    Yep, yellow flag stays up. Just passing thru..
  6. rtrafford, Jun 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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    Up to $500, but wasn't the old rate limited to a shorter period of time, like 90 days?
  7. Pascal, Jun 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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    They was two rates, 90 days and a year. And you could come back on once for free within 90 days of your first entry which has now been cut to 30 days
  8. Capt J, Jun 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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    Yes, but if you leave you only have 30 days to come back for free with the 12 months cruising permit. Even with the previous cruising permit, the year was $600 instead of $300 (35'-100) and included the fishing permit (now $300) for free and anchoring for free (now $350). So for a 40' boat to do a trip to the Bahamas, even for a day it's $1650 if you want to catch A lobster and anchor for the night!