How to Apply
Time Limit for Application
Applications for renewal of “Operating Licence of Regular Maritime Passenger Transport” should be submitted at least 180 days prior to the expiry date of the respective licence or permit.
Formalities and Required Documents
Application letter for renewal (self-written) should be addressed to the Director of Marine and Water Bureau. It must be signed by a person with binding power over the applicant and his/her identity and signature must be notarised.
Notes: For the complete examination of the application, the applicant must provide clarification or additional documents that are necessary in accordance with the requirements of the Marine and Water Bureau.
Documents required to be processed / applied in advance:
Notarisation of the signature of the person with binding power.
Location and Time for Application
Application in Person
Integrated Services Centre of Marine and Water Bureau
Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Payment Period:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Application by Post
Marine and Water Bureau
Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao (P.O. Box 47)
Charges
Application Fees
Fees levied according to the Dispatch of Chief Executive No. 415/2009:
- Renewal of Licence: MOP 10,000.
- Renewal of Ferry Route Permit: MOP 10,000 (each route permission).
Notes: By cash, bank draft or certified cheque (Bank draft and certified cheque are payable to the “Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água”.)
Processing Time
90 days upon receipt of application.
Notes:
- If the operators are requested for clarifications or additional documents, the period referred in the preceding paragraph shall be counted from the day of submission to the Marine and Water Bureau.
- For clarification or resubmission of documents: the applicant will be notified within 15 days upon receipt of application. (Performance Pledge)
Notes for Application
Inapplicable to this service item.
Related Regulations or Required Documents
See “Related Legislations” on the right.
Enquiry about Status and Collection of Application Result
Application Status Enquiry: please call（853）8988 2489.
Collection Method of Application Result: Inapplicable to this service item.
Notes: The applicants will be notified by letter after the application is approved.
Documents to be presented or submitted for collection of application result: As the case may be.