Mooring or Berthing Licence

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How to Apply

Time Limit for Application

N/A

Formalities and Required Documents

Applicants can apply to the Marine and Water Bureau and submit the following in person or by fax:

1. Miscellaneous application form (format V1/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application);
2. Photocopy of identification document (original copy to be presented);
3. Photocopy of the latest supporting document for the establishment of the entity, if the applicant is a juristic person (original copy to be presented for verification) (Entities which have been registered in the Commerce and Movable Property Registry, and of which information can be obtained online from the Legal Affairs Bureau, are not required to submit the Commercial Registration Certificate);
4. Photocopy of valid certificate of navigation;
5. Photocopies of the crew list and their certificates of competence;
6. For construction works, an application letter, proof of construction accepted and construction floor plan (except for renewals) must be submitted;
7. For authorised port call application for vessels, original of the authorisation form should be attached;
8. In case of renewal, photocopy of the miscellaneous licence should be attached;
9. Original copy of a sea dumping permit (if necessary) (original copy to be presented for verification).

Notes:

• All vessels must pass the inspection to obtain related licences.
• Marine and Water Bureau will require the applicant to submit supplementary information on a case by case basis.
• The applicant can submit the information which may facilitate the application.

Documents required to be processed / applied in advance:

1. Photocopy of the latest supporting document for the establishment of the entity, if the applicant is a juristic person (original copy to be presented for verification) (Entities which have been registered in the Commerce and Movable Property Registry, and of which information can be obtained online from the Legal Affairs Bureau, are not required to submit the Commercial Registration Certificate);
2. For application for construction works, an application letter, supporting documents of undertaking and the location map of works;
3. Sea dumping permit (if necessary).

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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)

Collection Time:
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 Fax

Fax:（853）8988 2599

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)

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Charges

Application Fees

Fees charged pursuant to the “General table of fees of the Marine and Water Bureau”.

Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is levied according to the Chief Executive Dispatch No. 87/2021, republishing the full texts of the “Stamp Duty Regulations” and its annex, “General Table of Stamp Duty”.

Notes:

• By cash or cheque.
• When payment is made by cheque, remember to make the cheque payable to “Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água” and it must comply with Paragraph 3 of Article 5 of No.22/2008 Administrative Regulations, of 4 August, and must be a certified cheque.

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Processing Time

Upon submission of all necessary documents, licence will be issued within 10 working days, excluding the day of passing the inspection. (Performance Pledge)

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Notes for Application

Inapplicable to this service item.

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Related Regulations or Requirements

Inapplicable to this service item.

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Enquiry about Status and Collection of Application Result

Application Status Enquiry: please call（853）8988 2571

Collection Method of Application Result: In person

Documents to be presented or submitted for collection of application result: Inapplicable to this service item.

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