Home Happy Independence Bahamas! Celebrating 30 Years of Maritime Excellence Learn more Day of the Seafarer 2025 Learn more BMA Hosts Greek Technical Seminar Learn more Bahamas represented on IMO panel at Women in Maritime Symposium 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 Online Payments Make online invoice payments and add funds to your account. 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 Maritime Authority appoints Türk Loydu as a Recognised Organisation Date Posted 30 August 2024 BMA News BMA Deepens Relationships with the Chinese Shipping Industry Date Posted 19 August 2024 BMA News The Bahamas hosts the 29th meeting of the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control Committee Date Posted 23 July 2024
