Home “Embracing Equity” – The Bahamas Celebrating International Women’s Day New investigations reporting portal designed with the limitations of ships’ internet connections in mind. Learn more The BMA is a trusted market leader in the cruise and passenger ship sector Learn more Expertise of vessel registration with all major ship types across a broad portfolio of market sectors Learn 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 Guidance, Regulations, Alerts & Notices Providing access to the latest guidance and regulations – Bulletins, Information Notices, Marine Notices, Safety Alerts, Technical Alerts and Yacht Notices. 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 Quick Links Check Availability of a Vessel Name Verify a Certificate STCW Training Providers Alerts & Marine Notices Contact BMA Service Departments List of BMA Service Providers News BMA News The Bahamas launches its campaign for re-election to the IMO Council Date Posted 20 March 2023 BMA News The Bahamas is committed to UN Sustainability Development Goal 5 – Gender Equality – and supports the International Women’s Day 2023 theme “Embrace Equity” Date Posted 08 March 2023 BMA News The Bahamas is once again amongst the first members of the IMO Council to present its annual IMO member state assessment payment Date Posted 08 March 2023
