boats on the shore , blue water, some buildings in the background

To apply for a navigation licence for Bristol Harbour, email the Harbour Office at harbour.office@bristol.gov.uk.

You'll need to include:

  • name of your boat
  • length of your boat
  • beam of your boat
  • if your vessel is powered or not powered
  • your current boat safety certificate (not applicable to canoes or manually propelled craft and dinghies)
  • your insurance certificate