HomeServices Yacht Registration The Bahamas Maritime Authority is a well-respected flag worldwide and continues to be a top performing flag on the whitelists of the Paris MoU (Europe and Canada) and Tokyo MoU (Asia and Australia) and of the USCG Qualship21 program. The BMA provides a straightforward, cost effective and efficient registration procedure for private and charter yachts of 12 metres in length and above, and for passenger yachts. The only flag with a dedicated code for small charter yachts, The BMA is a pioneering flag with a Passenger Yachts Code (PYC) to allow yachts to carry more than 12, and up to 36, passengers. Meeting the growing demand from yacht owners to be able to carry more guests on board. The BMA has developed specific technical and surveys requirements, tailored to small (12 to 24 metres) and large (over 24 metres) yachts in charter (commercial) or private (non-commercial) use and for private yachts in restricted charter use. Yacht Registration – Bahamas Benefits Yacht registration in The Bahamas presents a number of benefits to owners and their representatives. Learn more Register a Yacht As the quality registry, we understand the complexity of yacht ownership and can offer a client-focused and highly responsive registration experience. Find the answers to your questions and see how to register here. Learn more Bahamas Yacht Codes Learn more about the most recent edition of The Bahamas Yacht Codes which have been developed to advise and aid the registration of all types of yacht under The Bahamas flag. Learn more Quick Links Yachting in the Bahamas Previous Bahamas Yacht Code Small Yachts Large Yachts Passenger Yachts Forms Yacht Notices The BMA Yacht Stability Booklet Yacht Survey Organisations Approved Aviation Inspection Bodies 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 Yacht Services Team – Contact us Receive specialist support from a member of our Yacht Team or contact a member of our Registration Team. General Yacht Enquiries:Phone: +44 (0) 20 7562 1300Email: [email protected] Technical Services – Point of Contact:Stephen Keenan – [email protected] Yacht Registration – Point of Contact:Stacy Davis – [email protected] Yacht STCW – Point of Contact:Oli Olsen – [email protected] Yacht MLC – Point of Contact:Oli Olsen – [email protected] Yacht Casualty – Point of Contact:Nick Dowden – [email protected]