Flag State Summary - Bahamas

Main administrative office

The Bahamas Maritime Authority

PO Box N4679

Nassau

Bahamas

Tel.: +1 242 394 3024

Fax.: +1 242 394 3014

E-Mail:

reg@bahamasmaritime.com

Website:

www.bahamasmaritime.comCertification Procedure

Certification procedure is explained in the BMA Information Bulletin No 112

Contact Details in respect of Bunkers Convention certificationThe Bahamas Maritime Authority

120 Old Broad Street

London

EC2N 1AR

UK

Tel. +44 20 7562 1300

Fax. +44 20 7614 0650

The Bahamas Maritime Authority

Bahamas House

231 East 46th Street

New York

New York 10017

USA

Tel. +1 212 829 0221

Fax. +1 212 829 0356

The Bahamas Maritime Authority

PO Box N4679

Nassau

BAHAMAS

Tel. +1 242 394 3024

Fax. +1 242 394 3014

OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER: +44 7977 471220

Global Email addresses:

Miscellaneous

No announcement has been made to date regarding the issuance of certification for ships registered with a Flag State not party to the Bunkers Convention.

Recommended to use the London office for certificates.

Fee

: USD 150 + courier expenses

Last updated: 20th April 2009

Staff Author

UK P&I

Date31/08/2010

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