Licenses and Applications

As the regulator for the maritime industry, PMA oversees licensing and registration for ships, port and private jetty users and operators. In addition, access to the facilities under the PMA’s supervision is also strictly controlled.

Last Updated Date:17-07-2023

Large Vessel Registration

Type of Certificate The Requested Documents

Registration Certificate

Dully filled application Form (FORM 1)
 

Cover Letter Requesting Registration

Copy of Commercial Registration (if registering for the first time)

Deletion Certificate (from the previous flag; if any)

Class Certificates including International Tonnage Certificate from approved Class Society (Approved Class Societies)

Copy of Previous Registration Certificate

Notarized Bill of Sale

Builder Certificate (in case of new ship)

Custom Declaration (if the ship is in Bahrain)

Navigation License

Application Form (Form 7)

Class Certificate / General Condition Survey

Ship Station License (if applicable)

LRIT Conformance Test Report (if 300 GT & above; and International Voyages)

P&I Insurance (or any other third party cover)

Minimum Safe Manning

Application Form (FORM 2)

Exemption/Dispensation

Application Form (FORM 3)
Bunker Certificate
(if GT 1000 and above)
Blue Card addressed to the Ports and Maritime Affairs – Kingdom of Bahrain
CLC Certificate
(if carrying more than 2000 of oil in bulk as cargo)
Blue Card addressed to the Ports and Maritime Affairs – Kingdom of Bahrain

CSR (Continuous Synopsis Record)

Application Form (FORM 4)

The closing CSR from previous flag

Copy of DOC "Document of Compliance"

Deletion Certificate

Official Letter (with the reasons of deletion)

Notarized Bill of Sale (in case of sale)

Original Registration Certificate

Release of Mortgage from Bank (if the ship is mortgaged)

Mortgage

Cover Letter

Mortgage Agreement
Non-Encumbrances Certificate

Cover Letter Requesting the Certificate

Release of Mortgage from Bank (if the ship is mortgaged)

Endorsement

Application Form (FORM 5)
 

Appropriate Certificates (COC / GMDSS)

Photograph

Medical Fitness Report

Copy of Seafarer's Passport

Basic Safety Training Certificates

Boat Master

Letter of experience

Training Certificates

Photograph

Medical Fitness Report

Seamen Record Book

Cover Letter from the shipping company

Application Form (click here)

Appropriate Certificates

Photograph

Medical Fitness Report

 

Form Description
PMA-OF-09-SRS Application for Underwater Survey In Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD)
PMA-OF-10-SRS  Application for Dispensation of Manning 

Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following email: ship_registry@mtt.gov.bh, Tel: +973 17337911 / 17337907  / 17337917

Small Ship Registration

Type of Service Forms
Small Ship Registration Download Form
Small Ship Navigation Licenses Download Form
Declaration Download

 

Form Name Form Description
Ship Pre Arrival Notification An application form for pre arrival notification of ships
Permission For Vessel to Depart An application form for Permission For Vessel to Depart 
Booklet for Sea Passenger Transport Booklet that includes the requirements, conditions and required application for obtaining Sea Passenger activity License. 
Private Port and Jetty Operating License An application form for obtaining a license to operate a private port or jetty.
Sea Passenger Transport An application form for obtaining a sea passenger transport license.
Aids to Navigations (AtoNs) and Mooring Buoys Application form for AtoNs or Mooring Buoys

Ship pre arrival notifications need to be submitted to the port control at least 24hrs before the arrival of the vessel to the Kingdom of Bahrain. For more information, please contact us on  BPCU@mtt.gov.bh / +973 17162010

Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following email commercial-affairs@mtt.gov.bh

 

Form Name Form Description
MSEP 1

Work and Navigation Permits Application Form For a Foreign 

MSEP 2

Marine Pilot & Tug Master Licence

MSEP 3

Application for Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) 

MSEP 4

Foreign Ship Name Painting Permit

MSEP 5

Application for Cargo Float Off or On in Bahraini Waters

MSEP 6

Application for Underwater Survey Permit - Ships

MSEP 7

Application for Underwater Survey Permit - Projects

MSEP 8

Application for Hot Work Permit

MSEP 9

Immobilisation of Ship’s Engine at Anchorages/Berth

MSEP 10

Application for Rescue/Lifeboat Lowering Permit

MSEP 11

Application for Rescue/Lifeboat Lowering Permit - Facility

MSEP 12

Approval of Inflatable Life Rafts Service Station

MSEP 13 Application for Marine Project Permit 

Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following email: msep@mtt.gov.bh , Tel: +973 17337973 / +973 17337914 / +973 17337913

 

Form Name Form Description
PMA Permanent Pass and pass renewal Application for a PMA pass and for renewal of existing pass to permit entry into PMA Facilities.
Government Staff Pass Application form for Government Staff passes to permit entry into PMA Facilities.
PMA Pass for Facilities Contractor/Tenant Basis Application form for a contractor/tenant pass to permit contractors/tenants entry into PMA facilities.
Reissue of lost PMA Pass Application Form An application to apply for the replacement of a lost pass.
PMA Pass Conditions Provides information on the terms, conditions, and requirements to obtain a pass into PMA facilities.
Permit to Work The PMA Work Permit is a safe system for work being performed at Sites controlled by the Ports & Maritime Authority (PMA) to ensure a high standard of protection for people, environment and property.

Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following email: Security-operations@mtt.gov.bh

 

The Ports and Maritime Affairs are responsible for the licensing of 14 activities which include:-
- Operating Private Jetty 
- Ship Agent
- Freight Forwarder
- Ship Chandelling
- Stevedoring
- Sea Passenger Transport
- Marine Surveying Units
- Navigational Aids 
- Pilotage
- Towage
- Ship Recycling
- Bunkering Services
- Ship Repair
- Ship Management
To apply for these licenses, please access the SIJLAT system on www.sijlat.bh

Last Updated Date:17-07-2023

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