Barbados Maritime Ship Registry Other service
Yacht Registration
Provisional and permanent registration of private and commercial yachts under the Barbados flag, with category-specific checklists.
Description
Requirements for initial (provisional) registration of yachts depend on the yacht's category. Many of the regulations that apply to ships also apply to charter yachts, and BMSR provides a checklist for each accepted category (PPR01-C02: Checklist for Yacht Registration).
Key features
- Registration of private and commercial yachts
- Commercial yachts must undergo a Flag State Inspection by an Appointed Nautical Inspector at least once every five years
- Inspection is recommended but not required for private yachts
- Published guidance including a Yacht Master's Guide and bulletins on yacht manning scales and the LY2 and LY3 codes
Applications
Owners and managers of private and charter yachts seeking a Barbados registration.
Specifications
| Commercial yacht flag state inspection | at least once every five years |
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