Barbados Maritime Ship Registry Other service
Marine Accident Reporting
Reporting channel for marine casualties involving Barbadian vessels, with investigations conducted under the IMO Casualty Investigation Code.
Description
Under the Barbados Shipping Act, owners, operators or masters must report accidents involving loss of life, serious injury or material damage affecting seaworthiness.
Key features
- Initial report to BMSR within 4 hours of the occurrence
- Form 45 to follow within 24 hours
- Investigations by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, independently of BMSR, following the IMO Casualty Investigation Code
- Covers Barbados vessels worldwide and vessels in Barbados territorial waters
- Marine safety investigation reports published to share lessons learnt
Applications
Casualty reporting obligations for owners, operators and masters of Barbados-registered vessels.
Specifications
| Initial report | within 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Form 45 | within 24 hours |
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