Is this a flag of convenience or open registry?

The registry type of this flag administration, including whether it operates as an open registry or otherwise, is indicated on this page based on publicly available information and industry references.

Which recognized organizations are authorized by this flag administration?

The recognized organizations authorized by this flag administration to carry out statutory surveys and certification are listed on this page. Authorization scope and validity may vary and should always be verified with the flag administration.

Which international maritime conventions is this flag administration a party to?

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Bahamas

Registry Type: Open Registry

STCW White List: Listed

IMO MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.13

Port State Control Status

FLAG PERFORMANCE

Paris MoU

White List

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Tokyo MoU

High Performance

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USCG PSC

Not Targeted

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Age waiver

Possible, subject to flag approval

The age criteria displayed are non-binding and provided for reference purposes only. Final acceptance remains at the sole discretion of the relevant Flag Administration.

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Authorized Recognized Organizations

The Bahamas Maritime Authority has authorized the Recognized Organizations listed below to perform statutory surveys and/or certification on its behalf, within the applicable authorization scope.

IACS Members

IACS · 12

American Bureau of Shipping Bureau Veritas China Classification Society Croatian Register of Shipping DNV AS Indian Register of Shipping Korean Register Lloyd’s Register Nippon Kaiji Kyokai Polish Register of Shipping RINA Services S.p.A Turk Loydu

Non-IACS Organizations

Non-IACS · 4

Bahamas Central Ltd International Naval Surveys Bureau Libero Hellenic Register Ltd Nautx Ltd

Authorization notice: Statutory authorization may vary by convention, vessel type, certificate and scope of delegation. Current authorization status, validity and restrictions should always be verified directly with the relevant flag administration. IACS membership does not itself constitute flag authorization.

Bahamas Flag Administration – Official Website

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Party to IMO Conventions (X)

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No party conventions recorded.

Denounced Conventions (D)

No denounced conventions recorded.

Approved P&I Clubs & Insurers

Flag State Insurance Recognition

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Bahamas

Port State Control Status

Vessel Age Eligibility

Authorized Recognized Organizations

IACS Members

Non-IACS Organizations

Party to IMO Conventions (X)

Denounced Conventions (D)

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