Licenses and Applications

The Ports and Maritime Affairs are responsible for the licensing of 13 activities which include the following, all of which are regulated by Ministerial Regulation No. 15 for the year 2017 regarding PMA Tariff [PDF, 163 KB] and Ministerial Regulation No. 9 for the year 2017 regarding licensing of Marine Services [PDF, 135 KB - Arabic only].

Activity Code	Activity Name
52220-5	Bunkering Services [PDF, 145 KB]
52220-4	Navigational Aid Services [PDF, 146 KB]
52220-6	Pilotage [PDF, 146 KB]
5229021	Sea Freight Agent [PDF, 147 KB]
5011	Sea and Coastal Passenger Water Transport [PDF,168 KB]
5621-3	Ship Chandelling Agent [PDF, 147 KB]
5012-1	Ship Management and Operation Services [PDF, 146 KB]
383003	Ship Recycling Services [PDF, 149 KB]
30111	Ship Building and Repair Services [PDF, 150 KB]
5229022	Shipping Agent [PDF, 146 KB]
5224-2	Stevedoring [PDF,145 KB]
52220-3	Towage [PDF, 154 KB]
52220-1	Management and Operation of Ports and Private Jetties [PDF, 185 KB]

To apply for these licenses, please access the SIJLAT system on www.sijilat.bh

Ports and Maritime Affairs' Licensed Activities Guide [PDF, 174KB]

Visiting Vessel Navigation Permit in Bahraini Waters

Form Name	Download Form
Application form for visiting vessel navigation permit in Bahraini waters. The completed form and required documents must be submitted to yacht@mtt.gov.bh	[PDF, 224 KB]

Form Name

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Application form for visiting vessel navigation permit in Bahraini waters.

The completed form and required documents must be submitted to yacht@mtt.gov.bh

[PDF, 224 KB]

Arrival/Departure

Form Name	Download Form
Ship Pre-arrival Notification: An application form for pre arrival notification of ships. Permission for vessel to depart: An application form for permission for a vessel to depart. 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 BPCU@mtt.gov.bh/ +973 17162010	[PDF, 266] [PDF, 674 KB]

Form Name

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Ship Pre-arrival Notification: An application form for pre arrival notification of ships.

Permission for vessel to depart: An application form for permission for a vessel to depart.

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 BPCU@mtt.gov.bh/ +973 17162010

[PDF, 266]

[PDF, 674 KB]

Aids to Navigations (AtoNs) and Mooring Buoys

Form Name	Download Form
Application for the installation of the aids to navigation or the mooring buoys in Bahriani waters.	[PDF, 767 KB]

Gate Passes

Form Name	Download Form
PMA Permanent Pass and Pass Renewal: Application for a PMA pass and for the renewal of an existing pass to permit entry into PMA facilities.	[PDF, 51 KB]
Reissue of Lost PMA Pass Application Form: An application for the replacement of a lost pass.	[PDF, 581 KB]
Permit to Work: The PMA Work Permit is a safety system for work performed at sites controlled by the Ports and Maritime Affairs (PMA) to ensure a high standard of protection for people, the environment, and property.	[PDF, 587 KB]

Large Vessel Registration

Type of Certificate	The Requested Documents
Registration Certificate	Dully filled application Form [DOC, 564 KB] 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 [PDF, 403 KB] 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 [DOC, 233 KB] 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 [DOC, 234 KB]
Exemption/Dispensation	Application Form [DOC, 227 KB]
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 [DOC, 585 KB] 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 [DOC, 556 KB] 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	Application Form [DOC, 560 KB] Appropriate Certificates Photograph Medical Fitness Report

Form	Download Form
Application for Underwater Survey In Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD)	[DOC, 229 KB]
Application for Dispensation of Manning	[PDF, 195 KB]

Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following
email: ship_registry@mtt.gov.bh
Tel: +973 17337911 / 17337926 / 17337917 / 17337909

Small Ship Registration

Type of Service	Download Form
Small Ship Registration	[PDF, 865 KB]
Small Ship Navigation Licenses	[PDF, 870 KB]
Declaration	[PDF, 4.0 MB]

Maritime Safety Forms

Form Name	Download Form
Work and Navigation Permits Application Form For a Foreign Vessel Operating in Bahraini Waters	[PDF, 188 KB]
Marine Pilot & Tug Master License	[PDF, 279 KB]
Application for Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC)	[PDF, 162KB]
Foreign Ship Name Painting Permit	[PDF, 126 KB]
Application for Cargo Float Off or On in Bahraini Waters	[PDF, 171 KB]
Application for Underwater Survey Permit - Ships	[PDF, 136 KB]
Application for Underwater Survey Permit - Projects	[PDF, 75 KB]
Application for Hot Work Permit	[PDF, 128 KB]
Immobilization of Ship’s Engine at Anchorages/Berth	[PDF, 134 KB]
Application for Rescue/Lifeboat Lowering Permit	[PDF, 128 KB]
Application for Rescue/Lifeboat Lowering Permit - Facility	[PDF, 123 KB]
Approval of Inflatable Life Rafts Service Station	[PDF, 194 KB]
Application for Marine Project Permit	[PDF, 152 KB]

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

Last Updated Date: 12-10-2025

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