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Bahamas Vessel Registration

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

Bahamas Maritime AuthorityVerified against an official source · Checked 07/09/2026
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What you need

Requirements & eligibility

Application to Register (Form R102)

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

Required
Registration of Managing Owner (Form R104)

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

Required
Class and technical documentation

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

Required
Applicable registration fees

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

Required
At a glance

Service details

Fees
See BMA fee schedule
Processing
Varies by registration type
Online
Available
In person
Available