Licensing Department

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The Licensing Department of the Burkina Faso Maritime Authority (BFMA) is responsible for issuing maritime licenses to individuals and organizations wishing to conduct commercial maritime activities in the international waters.

The Licensing Department of the Burkina Faso Maritime Authority (BFMA) is responsible for issuing maritime licenses to individuals and organizations wishing to conduct commercial maritime activities in the international waters.

The Licensing Department of the Burkina Faso Maritime Authority (BFMA) is responsible for issuing maritime licenses to individuals and organizations wishing to conduct commercial maritime activities in the international waters.

TYPES OF MARITIME COMMERCIAL LICENSE ISSUED BY BFMA

Hired Craft

Hired Craft

Hired Craft

Ferry Vessel

Ferry Vessel

Ferry Vessel

Passenger Vessel

Passenger Vessel

Passenger Vessel

Trade Vessel

Trade Vessel

Trade Vessel

Disposal Barge

Disposal Barge

Disposal Barge

Shuttle

Shuttle

Shuttle

Business Operating Vessels

Business Operating Vessels

Business Operating Vessels

Commercial Watercraft Activities

Commercial Watercraft Activities

Commercial Watercraft Activities

Non-motorized watercraft activities

Non-motorized watercraft activities

Non-motorized watercraft activities

Parasailling Activities

Parasailling Activities

Parasailling Activities

Recruitment and Replacement Agency

Recruitment and Replacement Agency

Recruitment and Replacement Agency

Maritime Training Institution

Maritime Training Institution

Maritime Training Institution

Marina

Marina

Marina

Diving Business

Diving Business

Diving Business

Waterpark

Waterpark

Waterpark

Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

Ship Repair maintenance and lay-by-berth

Ship Repair maintenance and lay-by-berth

Ship Repair maintenance and lay-by-berth

Temporary Cruise Permit

Temporary Cruise Permit

Temporary Cruise Permit

Surveyor

Surveyor

Surveyor

THE LICENSING PROCESS INVOLVES SEVERAL STEPS

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Application Submission

All applications for maritime licenses should be sent to the following email address: info@burkinafasomaritime.net. Please ensure that all necessary documents and information are included in your submission to facilitate a smooth processing of your application.

Application Submission

All applications for maritime licenses should be sent to the following email address: info@burkinafasomaritime.net. Please ensure that all necessary documents and information are included in your submission to facilitate a smooth processing of your application.

Application Submission

All applications for maritime licenses should be sent to the following email address: info@burkinafasomaritime.net. Please ensure that all necessary documents and information are included in your submission to facilitate a smooth processing of your application.

Application Review

The Licensing Department reviews the application to ensure that all requirements are met and that the applicant is eligible for a license.

Application Review

The Licensing Department reviews the application to ensure that all requirements are met and that the applicant is eligible for a license.

Application Review

The Licensing Department reviews the application to ensure that all requirements are met and that the applicant is eligible for a license.

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Application Step 2
Application Step 2
Application Step 3
Application Step 3

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License Issuance

If the application is approved, the Licensing Department issues the license to the applicant.

License Issuance

If the application is approved, the Licensing Department issues the license to the applicant.

License Issuance

If the application is approved, the Licensing Department issues the license to the applicant.