Guidelines and requirements for Operating Ferry Services.

Applies to?

Any person wishing to undertake or conduct ferry services within the harbour areas of a declared port is required to obtain a ferry services permit  from the Port Manager.

Requirements

Permit Application

• Obtain a Ferry Service Permit application form HM-FS-001 [link to go here] from the Port Manager
• Application Form must be completed and submitted together with all necessary required information to the Port Manager for assessment.
• Upon meeting all requirements a permit will be issued for the duration of 12 months or one year.
• Renewal of permit is required upon expiry if applicant wishes to continue operating ferry services.

Permit Fee

A Permit fee per annum is required to be paid in oder to obtain a permit.

This should be submitted together with the application.

Penalties

Any breach of the conditions of the permit will attract penalties and the permit will be completely withdrawn if the permit holder repeats the offence after monetary fine is imposed.