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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 / 17337907 / 17337917
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] |
| Form Name | Download Form |
|---|---|
| Ship Pre Arrival Notification: An application form for pre arrival notification of ships. | [PDF, 266] |
| Permission For Vessel to Depart: An application form for Permission For Vessel to Depart. | [PDF, 674 KB] |
| Booklet for Sea Passenger Transport: Booklet that includes the requirements, conditions and required application for obtaining Sea Passenger activity License. | [PDF, 2.5 MB] |
| Private Port and Jetty Operating License: An application form for obtaining a license to operate a private port or jetty. | [PDF, 248 KB] |
| Sea Passenger Transport: An application form for obtaining a sea passenger transport license. | [PDF, 1.0 MB] |
| Aids to Navigations (AtoNs) and Mooring Buoys: Application form for AtoNs or Mooring Buoys. | [PDF, 767 KB] |
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 | Download Form |
|---|---|
| Work and Navigation Permits Application Form For a Foreign | [PDF, 188 KB] |
| Marine Pilot & Tug Master Licence | [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] |
| Immobilisation 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
| Form Name | Download Form |
|---|---|
| PMA Permanent Pass and pass renewal: Application for a PMA pass and for renewal of existing pass to permit entry into PMA Facilities. | [PDF, 51 KB] |
| Reissue of lost PMA Pass Application Form: An application to apply for the replacement of a lost pass. | [PDF, 581 KB] |
| 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. | [PDF, 587 KB] |
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 13 activities which include:
| Activity Code | Actvitiy Name |
|---|---|
| 52220-5 | Bunkering Services |
| 52220-4 | Navigational Aid Services |
| 52220-6 | Pilotage |
| 5229021 | Sea Freight Agent |
| 5011 | Water Passenger Transport |
| 5621-3 | Ship Chandelling Agent |
| 5012-1 | Ship Management and operation Services |
| 383003 | Ship Recycling |
| 30111 | Ship Repair Services |
| 5229022 | Ship Agent |
| 5224-2 | Stevedoring |
| 52220-3 | Towage |
| 52220-1 | Service activities incidental to water transportation - Management and Operation of Ports and Private Jetties |
To apply for these licenses, please access the SIJLAT system on www.sijilat.bh
Last Updated Date: 14-01-2025
