The Documentation Department is responsible for processing all applications for  registering and licensing of all domestic vessels and Certificates of Competency for Masters as mandated under the Laws of Belize, Harbours & Merchant Shipping Act, Chapter 234.  Such documentation ensures the safe navigation of vessels from pleasure craft and fishing to convention sized passenger and cargo vessels – that are built equipped, operated and crewed according to the standards and regulations set out by the Belize Port Authority.