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Bahamas Vessel Registration

Register eligible vessels under the Bahamas flag through the Bahamas Maritime Authority.

Authority: Bahamas Maritime Authority · Status: Verified · Last verified 07/09/2026
What you need

Requirements & eligibility

Application to Register (Form R102)

Start the registration process with the BMA Application to Register form.

Required · documentVerify on official external site ↗
Registration of Managing Owner (Form R104)

Provide the contact details of the managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the ship.

Required · documentVerify on official external site ↗
Class and technical documentation

Provide class status/current class certificates and other technical documents appropriate to the vessel and registration type.

Required · documentVerify on official external site ↗
Applicable registration fees

Fees vary by registration type; consult the current BMA fee schedule or calculator.

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Agency

Bahamas Maritime Authority

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