Home The USCG once again recognises the quality of The Bahamas Flag Learn more Your trusted flag for quality ship registration services ISPS Security Level: LEVEL ONE The BMA commemorate 25 years with a brand-new look! Read more Your trusted flag for quality ship registration services Totally committed to achieving and maintaining the highest possible international standards. About The BMA Our Services Vessel Registration How to register a vessel with The Bahamas Maritime Authority, providing direct access to the Registration Team and for assistance with all registration transactions. Learn more Yacht Registration The BMA provides a straightforward, cost effective and efficient registration procedure for private and charter yachts of 12 metres length and above and also passenger yachts. Learn more Seafarers & Manning Providing information about seafarers, employment, education and training, certification, sea-service, documentation and manning issues. Learn more Maritime Affairs The Maritime Affairs Department provides an important voice for The BMA and the maritime industry, liaising with external stake holders and organisations with a special focus on the IMO. Learn more Inspections & Surveys The Inspections & Surveys Department is primarily responsible for ensuring that all ships registered comply with the applicable international and national requirements. Learn more Investigations The Investigation’s Department investigates marine casualties involving Bahamas registered vessels worldwide and all vessels in Bahamas territorial waters. Learn more Online Services The BMA has developed an industry leading online registration system, (BORIS) for registered owners, ISM managers and authorised manning agents of Bahamas registered vessels. Learn more Bahamas Advantages The Bahamas is considered to be one of the world’s premier ship registries. It offers shipowners, ship managers and their representatives a number of advantages. Read 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 The BMA at a glance Learn More Registration Fee Calculators We register New Ships, Existing Ships and Ships Being Built. Visit the link below to access The BMA’s Online Vessel Registration Fee Calculator and our Registration Team is available to answer any queries. Read More Quick Links Check Availability of a Vessel Name Verify a Certificate STCW Training Providers Alerts & Marine Notices Contact BMA Service Departments Become a BMA Service Provider News BMA News 87% of seafarers still to receive a first vaccine according to initial results of BMA mental health survey Date Posted 02 June 2021 BMA News The United States Coast Guard once again recognises the quality of The Bahamas Flag Date Posted 02 June 2021 BMA News The Bahamas welcomes the registry’s first LNG powered passenger ship Date Posted 26 May 2021
