HomeThe BMA Bahamas Advantages Who choose the Bahamas flag? We value every vessel in our fleet The Bahamas ship register has built its reputation as one of the premier ship registries, offering shipowners, ship managers and their representatives a number of advantages. 24/7 Global Emergency Response The BMA’s dedicated team is here to provide advice and support in case of emergencies and is available 24 hours a day. Its regional offices cover all four corners of the globe. Learn more Top Flag State in 7/10 PSC regimes For the 17th consecutive year, The BMA has been included on the Paris MoU port state inspection whitelist of flag state performance and continues to maintain White List and Low Risk Flag Status Learn more Industry leading online registration system The Bahamas operates and industry leading online registration information system (BORIS) delivering premier client customer service Learn more Bahamas Preferential Maritime Agreement with China The Bahamas has negotiated for Bahamian flagged vessels to get a preferential 28% discount on all port tonnage dues in Chinese ports. Learn more Efficient registration process Fully-manned offices in Asia, North America and two different European times zones providing a timely and effective registration process Learn more Inspectors list Providing coverage in all major ports and regions, The Bahamas flag state inspector network helps ensure that ships comply with all regulations. Learn more Supporting a diversity of ship types The Bahamas has a diverse portfolio of ships registered across most market sectors. It has developed an in-depth understanding of each sector’s specific needs. Learn more All vessel categories considered The Bahamas considers ships of any age, category or tonnage, and all yachts, private and charter, of 12 metres in length or above for registration. Learn more Providing worldwide support With offices located across Asia, Europe and America, The Bahamas is able to support owners and crews of its registered vessels wherever they are operating. Learn more Dual registration/ bareboat registration The Bahamas provides dual, or bareboat, registration to vessels flagged with another ship register and allows its vessels to be bareboat registered elsewhere. Learn more Electronically issued certificates Through its extensive online services, which are under continuous development, The Bahamas is able to issue electronic certificates so they can be accessed anywhere in the world. Learn more BMA approved LSA service providers The Bahamas maintains a global list of carefully selected and approved Lifesaving Appliance (LSA) service providers, all operating under MSC.402(96). Learn more The Bahamas is a signatory of the Bustamante Code The Bahamas satisfies the stringent requirements of the Convention of Private International Law of 1928 (Bustamante Code), so that its vessels are able to operate in Brazil. Learn more BORIS – Online Services The BMA has developed an industry leading online registration information system (BORIS) for registered owners, ISM managers and authorised manning agents of Bahamas registered vessels. Read More
