It is no accident that The Bahamas is the flag of choice for many of the world’s finest fleets. Its reputation for quality and excellence means that it is the trusted first option flag for many of the biggest players in international shipping.

The scope of a Flag Safety inspections is broader than Statutory Surveys conducted by Bahamas Recognised Organisations and the inspection is a sampling process. Accordingly, absence of identified deficiencies at the time of an inspection does not

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Please inform the Inspections & survey department promptly via [email protected] although the merchant shipping act doesn’t allow flag inspection...

2021年2月16日 · Its remit to register vessels, enforce ship safety requirements and constantly monitor and improve standards of ships flying The Bahamas Flag. With an increasing fleet based in all four corners...

Welcome to the 38th edition of The Flag newsletter, bringing you the latest news from The Bahamas Maritime Authority as well as contributions from other industry bodies. This issue features many...

Bahamas Flag State Inspections Guidance and Instructions for Bahamas Recognised Organisations, Bahamas Approved Nautical Inspectors, Ship Owners, Managers and Masters 1. Purpose 1.1. This Bulletin provides guidance on the application of the mandatory annual “flag State” inspection regime as required under Section 172 of

The BMA is delighted to bring you a special commemorative edition of The Flag newsletter which marks the 25th anniversary year of The BMA and brings you the latest news and updates from The...

Conventions to which The Bahamas is a Party and that require survey, certification and verification by Bahamas Recognised Organisations are applied “as amended”, unless otherwise stated. For a full list of such Conventions, please refer to BMA information Bulletin No. 101.

4.10.6. Flag State File 71 4.10.7. Bahamas Annual Safety Inspection 71 4.10.8. IACS PR17 - Reporting by Surveyors of Deficiencies relating to Possible Safety Management System Failures 71 4.10.9. Audit reporting 72 4.10.10. Change of ISM Manager 72 4.11. CHAPTER X: SAFETY MEASURES FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT72 4.11.1. General 72 4.12.