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).

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.

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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.

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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.

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BORIS – Online Services

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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.

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Yacht Services – Contact Us:

For all your yacht-related inquiries, our dedicated team is ready to assist you.

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General & Registration Queries: [email protected]

Technical Services: [email protected]

STCW & MLC: [email protected]

Casualties: [email protected]