Fees
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.
Fees Structure
Certificate$1,500
per annum
Longshoring$1,500
per annum
per annum
per annum
per annum
per foot of vessel
to vessels+20%
service charge
per annum for each passenger
per annum
License$300
per annum
Commercial wharves$150
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
per berth per annum
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
Cargo Clearance
This is the period during which cargo may be stored within a port or harbour free of storage charges.
CARGO & CONTAINERS
5 Days Excluding Sundays & Public Holidays
TRANSHIPMENT CARGO
INTER-ISLAND
10 Days Including Sundays & Public Holidays
VEHICLE
24 hours after the vehicle is discharged from ship
TRANSHIPMENT CARGO
OUTSIDE THE TERRITORY
21 Days Excluding Sundays & Public Holidays