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Overview:
The Directorate of Registry of Shipping and Seamen (DRS) at the General Organisation of Sea Ports is empowered to register ships of 150 gross tonnage or more. No ship may sail under the Bahraini flag without being registered. Ships are registered according to the Law for Registration of Ships laid down in the Amiri Decree No. 14/1978. Upon registration all ships which have been surveyed and inspected by a recognized body shall be issued a Navigation License on an annual basis. The Department is also responsible of issuing all related certificates such as the Minimum Safe Manning Document, Deletion from Registry Certificate, Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR), Exemption and Dispensation Certificates, etc.
Endorsements attesting to the recognition of a certificate under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended.
To assist you in registering your vessel, or processing a change of ownership or address, please refer to the following:
• Registration of a new vessel & related certificates
• Endorsement attesting the recognition of a certificate
• Ship registration forms
• Vessel Register Fees Tariff
• List of ships (restricted access only)
• Frequently asked questions of ships and seamen registration |
| Registration of a New Vessel: |
| Requirements |
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Requirements for Registration of Ships under Bahraini Flag |
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Official letter addressed to the Director General of General Organisation of Sea Ports from the shipowner requesting the registration of the ship. |
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Bahraini Commercial Registration to carry out marine activities (for new organization). |
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Application for Ship Registration which contains the following |
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The name and full particulars of the ship. |
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Name, surname, occupation and address of the owner or co-owners and statement of the share of each. |
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Where and when built. |
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Particulars of the engines. |
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Deletion Certificate from the previous flag. |
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All relevant classification certificates should be valid (from a recognized classification society by this Administration) |
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All documents submitted shall be the original copies or official copies. |
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Bill of Sale. |
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Arrests which have been imposed upon the ship (if any) |
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For a new ship you would also require a Builder Certificate. |
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Payment of appropriate fees. Please refer to the Vessels Registry Fees Tariff |
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Issue/Renewal of Navigation Licence: |
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• Require a valid Classification Certificate from a recognized classification society by this Administration.
• Payment of appropriate fees. Please refer to the Vessels Registry Fees Tariff |
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Issue/Renew Minimum Safe Manning Certificate: |
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• Require to fill a Minimum Safe Manning form. The form is found online by clicking Ship Registry Forms.
• Payment of appropriate fees. Please refer to the Vessels Registry Fees Tariff. |
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Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) |
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• Require to fill a CSR form. The form is found online by clicking Ship Registry Forms.
• Payment of appropriate fees. Please refer to the Vessels Registry Fees Tariff. |
| Issue endorsement Attesting to the Recognition of a Certificate: |
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Requirements: |
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• A completed form. The form is found online by clicking Ship Registry Forms.
• Proper Certificate of Competency.
• GMDSS Certificate
• Evidence of Sea Service.
• Medical Fitness report.
• Two passport size pictures.
• Certificate relating to tanker training, if any. |
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Vessels Registry Fees Tariff |
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1. Registration of new vessels: The fees are calculated according to the following table: |
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GT |
Max. Fee (BD) |
Fees |
| First |
151 - 500 |
50 |
50 |
| Second |
501 - 1000 |
75 |
Max. fee for first category plus 50 fils per each GT above 500 |
| Third |
1001 - 5000 |
175 |
Max. fee for second category plus 25 fils per each GT above 1000 |
| Fourth |
5001 - 10000 |
250 |
Max. fee for third category plus 15 fils per each GT above 5000 |
| Fifth |
10001 - 20000 |
350 |
Max. fee for fourth category plus 10 fils per each GT above 10000 |
| Sixth |
20001 - 50000 |
500 |
Max. fee for fifth category plus 5 fils per each GT above 20000 |
| Seventh |
Over 50001 |
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Max. fee for sixth category plus 2 fils per each GT above 50000 |
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2. Navigation License certificate: fees are calculated according to the table mentioned above. |
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3. Minimum Safe Manning Certificate: BD 100 (regardless of the ship's size) |
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4. Deletion Certificate: BD 50. |
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5. Registration of Mortgage/Release of Mortgage: BD 50. |
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6. Replacement Certificates: BD 50. |
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7. Certificates of Approval of Liferaft Stations: BD 150. |
