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Inspections & Surveys (public)
General FAQ
4
How to become a Bahamas Recognised Organisation
COVID requirements for Bahamas flagged vessels
Incineration of expired narcotics onboard
CT scanner on board Bahamas Ships
Ballast Water
2
BWTS commissioning testing sample requirements
Revised Ballast Water Record Book
MARPOL
1
Annex VI Air
MLC
51
Are ships that already exist when the Convention is ratified by a country excluded?
Which Yachts are covered by the MLC?
Does the Convention apply to offshore resource extraction or similar vessels?
Who is the shipowner?
How can a country ratify the MLC, 2006? What documents need to be filed?
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SOLAS
2
Chapter III Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements
Chapter IX Management for the Safe Operation of Ships
Yacht
6
Difference between charter and private?
Can a Private yacht registered in the Bahamas be temporary chartered?
Can a vessel owned by a company incorporated on another country and be registered under the Bahamas flag?
Can a Yacht under construction be registered under the Bahamas flag?
Could a mortgage for finance purposes be registered with the Bahamas registry while the Yacht is still under construction
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compliance
10
How to test emergency communication line with the Flag state
Shall the SSA be programmed to the Bahamas Maritime Authority?
Do we need to inform the Bahamas Maritime Authority prior to testing the SSA
What shell we do when a Statutory defective equipment is identified
PSC reporting
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Flag Inspections
5
Where to find an inspectors and how to book it
Where to find a vessel inspections window
What if you can’t get an flag inspection on time
When an inspection can be suspended
How to close a deficiency from a flag inspection
Cyber security
10
If there are gaps in the cyber risk established in the SMS, would it become an non-conformity or simply be used as an improvement tool?
Should the Cyber Security risk included only in the ISM risk assessment or also in the ISPS risk assessment?
Is cyber security audited and verified under the DoC/SMC or is another certificate needed?
Is cyber security not part of the SMC audit on board ships?
What category of vessels is cyber security rules applicable to?
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IMSBC
0
Load Line
1
Multiple Load Line Certificates (and SOLAS/MARPOL when requested)
Seafarers and Manning (Internal)
Endorsement matters
1
Endorsing a national endorsement