Mumbai Port Authority
Ministry of Ports , Shipping and Waterways , Government of India
Issue / renewal of passenger boat licence
This licence is issued by Deputy Conservator, Mumbai Port Trust under the provisions of Indian Ports Act, Mb.P.T. Passenger Boat Licence Rules 1962 to ply within port limit.
Note :- As per port policy, no new licence is issued, Only replacement of existing launch is permitted.
| Steps | ||
| (i) | Submission of application | Application Format | Specimen Format | Checklist |
| (ii) | Payment of charges | |
| (iii) | Issue of licence | |
| (i) | Approving Authority | Assistant Commissioner (Port) Deputy Conservator’s Office Mumbai Port Trust |
| (ii) | Processing Duration | After processing and approval Harbour Craft Licence will be issued within 10 working days from the date of submission of the application |
| (iii) | Application Scrutiny Levels | 2 levels scrutiny for all applications |
| Checklist | |
| (i) |
Application on the Party's letterhead as per format at Application Format (Annexure I) |
| (ii) | Following documents to be submitted in original alongwith photocopies for verification |
| (a)Vessels Registration Certificate (b)Valid Survey Certificate (c) Valid Insurance cover alongwith annexures (d) Receipt of payment made to Mumbai Port Trust in respect of Water Conveyance Charges and Port Dues (e) No Objection Certificate issued by Administrative Officer, O.S.C., Bills Branch, Port Department with regards to no-outstanding (f) No Objection Certificate issued by Asstt. Manager, Bunders regarding hard charges. | |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | |
| (i) |
Where to apply ? Application as per format at Application Format (Annexure I) to be sent to The Deputy Conservator, Mumbai Port Trust, Port Bhavan, 1st Floor, S. V. Marg, Mumbai – 400 001 during working days from 10.30 a.m. to 05.30 p.m. |
| (ii) |
How to apply ? The party submit application on their letter head as per Application Format (Annexure I) |
| (iii) |
How to make payment of Water Conveyance Charges and Port Dues ? The payment to be made at the following address : Administrative Officer, Port Department, Bills Branch, Operation Service Centre, P. D’mello Road, Opp. G.P.O., Mumbai - 400 001. |
| (iv) |
How the submitted application is further processed ? After scrutiny of documents, License is prepared and submitted to Deputy Conservator approval. |
| (v) |
How to track application processing ? How to check status ? Licence invariably gets ready within the stipulated time. |