Barbados Maritime Ship Registry Inspection, Survey & Testing
Flag State Inspections
Pre-registration, initial, annual flag safety and follow-up inspections of Barbadian vessels by a worldwide network of Appointed Nautical Inspectors.
Description
Under sections 202 to 208 of the Shipping Act 1994, all Barbadian vessels must be inspected annually. Inspections are carried out only by BMSR's worldwide network of Appointed Nautical Inspectors (ANIs), who can inspect a vessel in any location. Owners or managers arrange the inspection directly with an ANI, and after inspection a Certificate of Inspection is issued that must be displayed on board.
Key features
- Pre-Registration Inspection for ships over 12 years of age
- Initial Inspection within the provisional registration period (normally 6 months)
- Annual Flag Safety Inspection (AFSI) within 3 months either side of the anniversary date
- Follow-up Inspection
- Inspection templates and notices to nautical inspectors published by BMSR
Applications
Statutory flag state oversight of Barbados-registered ships and commercial yachts worldwide.
Specifications
| Inspection frequency | Annual |
|---|---|
| AFSI window | 3 months either side of anniversary date |
| Pre-registration inspection | ships over 12 years of age |
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