Boat Registration Act (Cap. 277). Country/Territory Bahamas Document type Legislation Date 1961 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the registration of boats and for other purposes connected therewith. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing vessel Registration Authorization/permit Inspection Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act makes provision for the registration of vessels used for navigation of a gross tonnage less than 500 tons with a specified port authority. The Act sets out procedures for such a registration and prohibits the use of boats that are not registered. The Act also provides for the inspection of boats and the licensing of masters of boats. Licences may be granted at such conditions as the licensing authority may deem to see fit. Full text English Website laws.bahamas.gov.bs References - Legislation Implemented by Boat Registration Rules (Cap. 277). Legislation | Bahamas | 1961 (1987) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Boat Registration (Amendment to Schedule) Order, 2003 (S.I. No. 37 of 2003). Legislation | Bahamas | 2003 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX