Services &
Fees
/ Fees
Common General Fees
In “becoming the regional leader in providing efficient seaport facilities where customer and employee satisfaction is paramount” the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) offers port users various services. Port users can contact the Authority via email bviports@bviports.org or call 284 494 3435 to request any of the services listed below. The revised British Virgin Islands Ports Authority fees which came into effect on 18th December, 2020 can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Pilotage and pilotage exemption certificate$1,500
per annum
Stevedore or Longshoring$1,500
per annum
Ship Agent$2,500
per annum
Freight Forwarder$1,500
per annum
Ship Chandler$1,200
per annum
Running of Lines$1.50
per foot of vessel
Supply of fresh water to vessels+20%
service charge
Ferry license$4
per annum for each passenger
Pilot’s licence$1,500
per annum
Marine Inspector’s Licence$300
per annum
Private and Commercial wharves$50
per berth per annum
each additional berth 50 – 100 berths – $40 per berth p/a
each additional berth 100 – 150 berths – $30 per berth p/a
150+ berths – $20 per berth per annum
each additional berth 50 – 100 berths – $40 per berth p/a
each additional berth 100 – 150 berths – $30 per berth p/a
150+ berths – $20 per berth per annum
Non Commercial Wharves$25
per berth per annum
Private buoys, including mooring buoys$100
Commercial vessels under 75 tons GRT p/a
Commercial vessels 75 – 200 tons GRT – $250 p/a
Commercial vessels 500+ tons GRT – $500 p/a
Commercial vessels 75 – 200 tons GRT – $250 p/a
Commercial vessels 500+ tons GRT – $500 p/a
Cargo Clearance
Contactless Payment
Customers can now make payments via email to payments@bviports.org
The following items must be attached to the email:
The following items must be attached to the email:
AUTHORIZATION FORM
The completed BVIPA credit card payment authorization form bviports.org.
Item 1
Item 2
TREASURY T-12
A scanned, approved and paid Treasury T-12 from Her Majesty’s Customs. For assistance, please contact the CAPS Unit at 468-9689/468-9692 or caps@gov.vg.
INVOICE
Invoice for goods
Item 3
Item 4
CHARGES
Storage/Forklift charges (where necessary). These documents need to be provided to allow the BVIPA to accept payment and be able to provide a receipt via email.
If you do not wish to send your credit card information, you must provide a telephone contact so you can be contacted for the payment information to complete the transaction, or you would be required to obtain an appointment to visit the office.
