HomeServicesInvestigations Investigation Reporting Forms It is a requirement under Bahamas legislation for a Bahamian ship or ships in Bahamas waters to report certain events – reporting requirements can be found in Marine Notice 04. The BMA’s new Reporting Portal is a smart reporting tool that has been designed with the limitations of ships’ internet connections in mind and is the preferred method for submitting reports but the forms below will be accepted for a time. If in any doubt as to the reporting requirements, or if you are having difficulties with the Reporting Portal, please contact the Investigations Department at: [email protected] Report of Birth or Death of UK Nationals (RBD3) Property of a Deceased Seafarer Form (PDS)