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Bulletin 002 – Vessel Registration & Register Alterations Rev.2.2

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations

1. References
a) Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025
b) Facilitation (FAL) Committee Circular – FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2/Corr.1 1 January 2017
c) Bulletin 051 – Laid up Vessel Requirements

2. Advantages of Barbados Registration

2.1 The Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) offers competitive Initial Registration and Annual Fees, details of which can be found on the BMSR website. SeeBarbados Maritime Ship Registry Fees.
2.2The BMSR ison theParis MOU Whitelistand isqualified for USCG Qualship21Program.
2.3 The BMSR has:
.1 A friendly and dedicated team to guide through the registration process.
.2 A network of worldwide Regional Registrars to help and advise on the registration process and seafarer endorsement applications.
.3 An independent qualified and professional network of Appointed Nautical Inspectors (ANIs) to perform Flag inspections worldwide without delays to a vessel’s schedule.
2.4The BMSR provides:
.124/7 Technical Support, to ensure compliance with Barbadian Laws and IMO standards is maintained at all times.
.2Assistancefrom qualified and experienced professionals to help and adviseon PSC inspections.
.3 24/7 vessel registration.
.4Fast registrationwithin a day when all documentation is received.
.5Electronic ship certificates(Certificate of Registry (COR), Safe Manning Document (SMD) and etc.), as per Facilitation (FAL) Committee Circular – FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2/Corr.1 1 January 2017. This saves on courier fees and enables certificates to be delivered on board on time.

3. Purpose

3.1 This Bulletin is to help through the registration and any register alteration processes by explaining the procedures and documentation required for ships and yachts (here after both referred to as “vessel”) joining the BMSR and for any alteration to a vessel already in the Barbadian Registry.

4. Principal Registrar and Regional Registrars

4.1 The registration of a vessel to become a Barbadian vessel can be processed through the London Office or any appointed Regional Registrars located at strategic ports around the world. Their details are available on the BMSRwebsite.

5. Eligibility

5.1 As per the Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025 Sec. 99(1), any vessel of 150 GT and above and any yacht of 24 meters in length engaged in international voyages may be approved for registration by the Principal Registrar.
5.2 Any new vessel or any existing vessel up to 20 years of age, from the “Year of Built” to the year in which the application for registration is made, is eligible to be registered with the BMSR.
5.3 Vessel eligibility is assessed by the Principal Registrar based on the vessel’s history and PSC performance in the last 3 years.
5.4 Vessels of 21 years of age or older, up to 25 years of age, are considered for registration at the Principal Registrar’s discretion.
5.5 The BMSR does not accept the registration of vessels that are older than 25 years of age.
5.6 A vessel under repair or on lay-up may be considered for provisional registration providing that the vessel undergoes a pre-registration inspection before it commences trading. The vessel has to undergo an initial inspection when in the water and in an operational condition.

6. Class requirements

6.1 Vessels and commercial yachts are to be issued with a Certificate of Class (CoC) by an IACS Member.
6.2 Pleasure (Private) yacht are not required to be classed, however should the owner wish to do so, the pleasure yacht can hold a CoC issued by any classification society that is also aBarbados Recognised Organisation (RO).
6.3 All Barbadian vessels can have dual Class, provided that the vessel maintains the class with an IACS member for both Hull and Machinery, at all times.
6.4 When a vessel gains a dual class, the vessel’s Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) will be re-issued with an amended item 11 to record all the Classification Societies with which the vessel is classed.

7. Pre-Registration Enquiries

7.1 Any enquiry regarding vessel registration is to be submitted toops@barbadosmaritime.com.
7.2 Any enquiry for registration has to include as a minimum:
.1 Vessel Name and IMO number;
.2 Gross and Net Tonnage;
.3 Type and Age of the vessel;
.4 Vessel Manager Name and IMO number

8. Pre-Registration Inspection Requirements

8.1 New vessels and existing vessels up to 12 years of age are assessed and accepted for registration without a pre-registration inspection.
8.2 Vessels of 13 years of age or older, up to 20 years of age, might be subject to a pre-registration inspection at the Principal Registrar’s discretion.
8.3 Vessels of 21 years of age or older, up to 25 years of age, are required to undergo a pre-registration inspection.
8.4 A pre-purchase survey can be accepted in lieu of the pre-registration inspection on a case-by-case basis. The pre-purchase survey report shall be no older than 30 days from the application.

9. Alternative Entry Scheme
9.1 In cases where a seller does not allow additional pre-purchase survey and/or in case the vessel is at a port where a pre-registration inspection cannot be undertaken, an Alternate Entry Scheme (AES) may be utilised.
9.2 Under this Scheme a vessel may be provisionally registered, subject to satisfactory assessment by the Principal Registrar, for amaximum period of thirty (30) days. Within this period the vessel must complete all stipulated inspections and thereby be in a position to be permanently registered.
9.3 The provisional registration of 30 days under the AES cannot be extended and failure to permanently register within the given time will result in the vessel being deleted from the Register.

10. Provisional Registration

10.1 A vessel is first registered on provisional registration and can operate as soon as it is issued with a provisional Certificate of Registry (COR). The COR is valid for 6 months giving the owner/manager time to comply with all conditions for full registration.
10.2 As per the Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025 Sec.106(1), the port of registry of all Barbados vessels is “Bridgetown”.
10.3 The required registration and annual fees are to be paid upon provisional registration of the vessel and are not refundable.
10.4 If the vessel’s registration is not completed before the COR expires, the vessel in question is liable to cease to be recognized as Barbadian.
10.5 When the COR expires and the ship is not permanently registered, the vessel cannot apply again for registration within one year of the issue date of the first provisional COR.
10.6 In special circumstances assessed by the Principal Registrar, Provisional Registration can be extended for up to a maximum of a further 6 months, for a total of 1 year of Provisional Registration.
10.7 The reissuance of a provisional COR after 6 months of provisional registration will be charged with an extra fee. Please SeeBarbados Maritime Ship Registry Fees.
10.8 This extra charge is designed to ensure that the shipowner has made proper preparation, including any mortgage arrangements, for full registration in good time.
10.9 On completion of the requirements for Provisional Registration, the BMSR issues the following:
.1 Provisional Certificate of Registration (COR);
.2 Safe Manning Document (SMD);
.3 Initial Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (subject to receipt of the final CSR from former flag);
.4 Ship Station Licence (SSL);
.5 Carving & Marking Note (CMN);
.6 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I)
.7 Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker) Certificate, if required;
.8 Oil Pollution Damage (Tanker CLC ) Certificate, if required.
10.10 To issue a new CSR a complete CSR Amendment Form 2 is to be submitted to the BMSR.
10.11 On completion of registration, the Transcript of Register is issued only upon request by the shipowner, ship managers and any third party.

11. LRIT Registration on Data Centre

11.1 When a vessel is provisionally registered the following data has to be entered onto the LRIT Data Centre. This is usually dealt with by the authorised service provider Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd. (www.fulcrum-maritime.com), that is also authorised as Application Service Provider (ASP) to perform the LRIT Conformance Test Report (CTR) in accordance with the current LRIT performance standards and functional requirements.

12. Permanent Registration

12.1 On completion of the requirements for Permanent Registration, the BMSR issues the following:
.1 Permanent Certificate of Registration (COR);
12.2 The permanent COR has 5 years validity and needs to be revalidated and reissued at or before the expiry date.
12.3 A vessel can be permanently registered upon receipt of:
.1 Certificate of Deletion from the losing Registry;
.2 Final (deletion) CSR from the losing Registry;
.3 Carving and Marking Note signed by ANI;
.4 Sighting of original Bill of Sale and/or Builder’s Certificate;
.5 Initial flag Inspection report.
12.4 Vessels that are permanently registered have to pay Annual fees, which are to be paid on the 1st of January of each subsequent year. Failure to do so may lead to deletion of the vessel from the register.
12.5 Vessels that have to move from one port to another to complete repairs or re-activation, and have not completed the Initial inspection, can do so with the prior knowledge of the BMSR and under conditions applied by their Classification Society through the issue of a Conveyance Certificate.

13. Registration – Application

13.1 Shipowners, agents or vessel managers seeking registration with the BMSR should initially submitPPR01-F01 Application for Registrationby email toregistry@barbadosmaritime.com.
13.2 The list of forms and documents for Provisional and Permanent Registration of a ship are indicated onPPR01-C01 Checklist for Vessel Registration.
13.3 The list of forms and documents for Provisional and Permanent Registration of a yacht are indicated onPPR01-C02 Checklist for Yacht Registration.
13.4 Upon receipt ofPPR01-F01 Application for Registration, the London Office will allocate and provide the following:
.1 Call Sign;
.2 Official Number (O/N);
.3 Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number;
13.5 If the vessel joining the Registry is flagged with another Administration, the BMSR must receive from the owner a Transcript of Register for provisional registration confirming that no encumbrances remain against the vessel, for permanent registration.

14. Bareboat Charter Out

14.1 The Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025 Sec.128(1) allows any vessel registered in Barbados to be dual registered under a bareboat charter out agreement to a Secondary Registry (flag), whilst also maintaining Barbadian registration, on the following conditions:
.1 The laws of the second flag allow it;
.2 A bareboat charter Party is established between the shipowner and the charterer;
.3 Mortgagee’s Consent (if applicable) to transfer out to Secondary Registry;
.4 The Secondary Registry cannot make any changes to the vessel’s registered details without first informing the BMSR (Primary Registry);
.5 The Secondary Registry cannot enter nor delete Bills of Sale or Mortgages against the vessel under any circumstances.
14.2 During the period the vessel is bareboat chartered out of the Barbados Registry the only actions allowed to be recorded on the Barbados Registry are Mortgages, Transfers and Sale of the Vessel.
14.3 The BMSR Permanent COR must be removed from the vessel.
14.4 A vessel applying to register as Bareboat Charter Out can do so by submitting an email toregistry@barbadosmaritime.comthe documents as perPPR01-C05 Checklist for Bareboat.
14.5 On completion of the requirements for Charter Out Registration, the BMSR issues the following:
.1 Barbados Letter of Authority (Stating No mortgage shall be recorded in Secondary Registry during period of the said Charter)
.2 Barbados Demise Charter Out – Certificate of Suspension

15. Bareboat Charter In

15.1 The Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025 Sec.128(1) allows any vessel registered on Primary Registry (flag) to be dual registered under a bareboat charter in agreement to with the Barbados flag (Secondary Registry), whilst also maintaining registration with the Primary Registry, on the following conditions:
.1 The laws of the second flag allow it;
.2 A bareboat charter Party is established between the shipowner and the charterer;
.3 Mortgagee’s Consent (if applicable) to transfer out to the BMSR;
.4 The BMSR cannot make any changes to the vessel’s registered details without first informing the Primary Registry;
.5 The BMSR cannot enter or delete Bills of Sales or Mortgages against the vessel under any circumstances.
15.2 During the period the vessel is bareboat chartered into the Barbados Registry all ship certificates are issued by the BMSR, but the BMSR cannot record/Discharge/Transfer and process the sale of the vessel.
15.3 The Secondary Registry Permanent COR must be removed from the vessel.
15.4 A vessel applying to register as Bareboat Charter In can do so submitting by email toregistry@barbadosmaritime.comthe documents as perPPR01-C05 Checklist for Bareboat.
15.5 On completion of the requirements for Charter In Registration, the BMSR issues the following:
.1 Letter to the Primary Registry confirming acceptance by the BMSR;
.2 Barbados Demise Charter In Certificate of Registry;
.3 Safe Manning Document (SMD);
.4 Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (initial) ) (subject to receipt of the final CSR from former flag);.5 Ship Station Licence (SSL);
.6 Carving & Marking Note (CMN);
.7 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I)
.8 Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker) Certificate, if required;
.9 Oil Pollution Damage (Tanker CLC ) Certificate, if required.

16. Suspension

16.1 A vessel that cannot maintain compliance with Barbados National Requirements and IMO conventions is deemed not seaworthy and is therefore suspended from the Register under Sec. 164(1) of Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025.
16.2 The vessel will be reinstated as soon as the manager provides valid class and statutory certification to prove that compliance Barbados National Requirements and IMO conventions has been reinstated.
16.3 When a vessel is suspended, the BMSR will issue a certificate of Suspension and a CSR with item 15 reporting the date when the vessel ceased to be registered with BMSR.
16.4 During suspension, the BMSR may still record and discharge mortgage instruments in respect of that vessel and carry out any Register alterations but during such period such vessel:
.1 shall not proceed to sea;
.2 shall not be recognised in Barbados or for the purposes of Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2025 as a Barbadian vessel;
.3 be entitled to the rights and privileges accorded to Barbadian vessels;
.4 or wear or hoist the national colours of a Barbadian vessel.
16.5 More information for when a vessel is laid up are provided in Bulletin 051 – Laid up Vessel Requirements.

17. Deletion

17.1 Deletion of a vessel from the Register may be initiated on notification of the vessel owner’s intention to de-register.
17.2 For the deletion of the vessel:
.1 All outstanding fees have been paid;
.2 Documents issued as per paragraph 17.5 have been paid;
.3 Original discharged mortgage instrument stamped and signed by the mortgagee is to be provided (when applicable).
17.3 In the case of the vessel having a mortgage against it being removed from the Registry, the BMSR will provide advance written notification to the mortgagee(s) announcing the pending deletion.
17.4 When the mortgage is not discharged prior to the vessel leaving the Registry, the Register entry remains open showing details of the mortgage until such time as the mortgage is discharged.
17.5 When the vessel is deleted, the BMSR will issue:
.1 Deletion Certificate;
.2 Final (Deletion) CSR
.3 Transcript of Registry
17.6 On completion of the vessel’s deletion, the BMSR will inform Fulcrum accordingly.

18. Register Alterations – Change of Ownership

18.1 To change ownership of the vessel while the vessel remains with the BMSR, the documentation ofPPR01-C04 Checklist for Change of Owner, the discharge/transfer of any existing mortgages and the recording of any new mortgages is to be submitted by email toregistry@barbadosmaritime.com.
18.2 Written Consent to the transfer of ownership is to be obtained from parties having a registered interest in the vessel, namely mortgagees and/or bareboat charter party principals.
18.3 On completion of this register alteration, the BMSR issues the following, as applicable:
.1 Permanent Certificate of Registry (COR);
.2 Safe Manning Document (SMD);
.3 Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR);
.4 Ship Station Licence (SSL);
.5 Carving & Marking Note (CMN);
.6 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I);
.7 Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC);
.8 Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker) Certificate, if required;
.9 Oil Pollution Damage (Tanker CLC ) Certificate, if required.
18.4 To issue a new CSR a complete CSR Amendment Form 2 is to be submitted to the BMSR.
18.5 On completion of this register alteration, the BMSR will provide an updated LRIT contact list to Fulcrum.
18.6 An additional fee for “Change to Register Entry” is applied along with the fees for the re-issuance of any of the documents issued as per paragraph 18.3. SeeBarbados Maritime Ship Registry Fees.
19. Register Alterations – Change of Managers
19.1 To change the managers of the vessel while the vessel remains with the BMSR, the documentation ofPPR01-C03 Checklist for Change of Managersis to be submitted by email toregistry@barbadosmaritime.com.
19.2 On completion of this register alteration, the BMSR issues the following, as applicable:
.1 Safe Manning Document (SMD);
.2 Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR);
.3 Ship Station Licence (SSL);
.4 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I);
.5 Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC);
.6 Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker) Certificate, if required;
.7 Oil Pollution Damage (Tanker CLC ) Certificate, if required.
19.3 To issue a new CSR a complete CSR Amendment Form 2 is to be submitted to the BMSR.
19.4 On completion of this register alteration, the BMSR will provide an updated LRIT contact list to Fulcrum.
19.5 An additional fee for “Change to Register Entry” is applied along with the fees for the re-issuance of any of the documents issued as per paragraph 19.2. SeeBarbados Maritime Ship Registry Fees.

20.Register Alterations – Change of Vessel’s Name

20.1 For this register alteration the owner is to obtain written approval for the name change from any existing mortgagee.
20.2 To inform the BMSR of the intention to change a vessel’s name the mortgagee’s written consent together along withPPR01-F01 Application for Registrationis to be submitted by email toregistry@barbadosmaritime.com.
20.3 The required document list will be sent upon receipt of thePPR01-F01 Application for Registration.
20.4 On completion of this register alteration, the BMSR issues the following, as applicable:
.1 Carving & Marking Note(CMN);
.2 Certificate of Registry (COR);
.3 Safe Manning Document (SMD);
.4 Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR);
.5 Ship Station Licence (SSL);
.6 Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part I (DMLC Part I);
.7 Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC);
.8 Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker) Certificate, if required;
.9 Oil Pollution Damage (Tanker CLC ) Certificate, if required.
20.5 To issue a new CSR a complete CSR Amendment Form 2 is to be submitted to the BMSR.
20.6 On completion of this register alteration, the BMSR will:
.1 Inform the Barbados Radio Licensing Authority for the updating of the MMSI;
.2 provide an updated LRIT contact list to Fulcrum;
.3 advise the vessel classification society and RO.
20.7 An additional fee for “Change of Vessel’s Name” is applied along with the fees for the re-issuance of any of the documents issued as per paragraph 20.4. SeeBarbados Maritime Ship Registry Fees.

Revision History

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue
1.1	Amended hyperlinks
2.0	Reissued with new format, added Sec. 6 “Class Requirements”, Sec. 16 “Suspension” and amended Sec.5
2.1	Rewritten Sec. 5.2,5.3,5.4 and 5.5
2.2	· Update forms and checklists with the new QMS Sec.13.1,13.2,13.3,13.4, 14.4,15.4,15.1,18.1,19.1,20.2,20.3 · Sec. 7 Title spelling correction · Reference to new Act changed in Sec. 1. a, 5.1, 10.2, 14.1,15.1,16.1,16.4.2 · Amended hyperlinks in Sec. 2.1, 10.7, 18.6,19.5, 20.7 · General amendment of Sec. 18.4,19.1,20.3

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Bulletins

Bulletin 001 – Bulletin System Rev. 2.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, 2024

b) Barbados Merchant Shipping Regulations

2. Purpose

2.1 This Bulletin describes the use of the Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) Bulletin System for Barbadian vessels.

3. Application

3.1 This Bulletin applies to all Barbadian vessels above 150 GT that are engaged in international voyages.

4. Introduction

4.1 The Company and the Master shall ensure that all persons joining a vessel are immediately given appropriate familiarisation training with respect to the vessel for emergency, safety and if applicable security in addition to their respective duties and functions.

4.2 The Company and the Master of a vessel shall ensure that watch standards and arrangements as outlined in STCW Convention Chapter VIII are always maintained.

4.3 The national mandatory requirements for all Barbadian vessels are set by the Minister and/or Marine Administration through the Marine Shipping Act, Regulations and The Marine Notices.

4.4 The international mandatory requirements for all Barbadian vessels are set by The IMO Instruments.

4.5 The BMSR Bulletins are only to support the Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, Regulations, Marine Notices, and IMO Instruments and to provide an easy reference and of all the national and international requirements for Barbadian vessels engaged in international voyages.

4.6 To improve clarity and make sure compliance with latest requirements, the BMSR has decided to reorganise the information currently provided in Bulletin, their numbering and layout.

4.7 Bulletins are provided with the letter “B” and three number identification, e.g., B001.

4.8 Existing Bulletins will continue to be valid until they are replaced by new version.

4.9 Each Bulletin has an issue date which when it is published, and effective date from which the Bulletin enters into effect. This is to allow the BMSR to provide information ang guidance on eventual upcoming new regulations.

4.10 It should be noted that specific Bulletin may be reserved for future use (e.g., where referenced in legislation) so they may not be published in numerical order.

4.11 All Bulletins are available on the BMSR website, while the full list with revision can be downloaded here.

4.12 Bulletins when downloaded from the BMSR website are uncontrolled, therefore the BMSR website should be checked for the latest version of this or of any other Bulletin.

5. Use and retention of Bulletins

5.1 Companies shall ensure that the contents of Bulletins, which are relevant to their operations, are incorporated into their safety management system procedures. Copies of relevant Bulletins, in their latest revision, shall be retained in Company offices and on board all Barbadian vessels.

5.2 Recognised Organisations and BMSR Nautical Inspectors must ensure that the contents of relevant BMSR Bulletins are incorporated in their procedures relating to their Barbados delegation.

6. Distribution of BMSR Bulletins

6.1 Notification of the addition, or revision, of a document is sent by automatic emails.

6.2 To receive the latest Bulletins, it is essential to register for “Bulletin Subscription” on the BMSR website, providing First Name, Last Name and Email Address.

6.3 Subscription is free of charge.

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue
1.1	Updated to reflect changes to URLs and bulletin subscription form
2.0	Reissued with new format

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Bulletins

Bulletin 040 – Medical Care and Medical Oxygen Cylinders 1.1

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, 2024

b) Barbados S.I. 2025 No. 32: Merchant Shipping (Ships’ Medical Stores) Regulations, 2025

c) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)

d) SOLAS, International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

e) WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd edition

f) PPO01-F14 Ship Masters Medical Report Form

g) PPO01-F17 Controlled Drugs Requisition

h) Bulletin 021 – BMSR Certificates of Endorsements

i) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

j) Medical First Aid Guide for Use in Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG)

k) Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW Code)

l) Code of Signals, Edition 2005

2. Purpose

2.1 This Bulletin provides guidance on implementing the MLC, 2006 Reg. 4.1 requirements for medical care on board, the Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, 2024 and the S.I. 2025 No. 32., and adopts the WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd edition as guidance for Barbadian vessels.

3. Application

3.1 This Bulletin applies to all Barbados vessels engaged in international voyages other than pleasure yachts.

4. Vessel Medical Stores

4.1 All vessels shall carry medical stores, medical equipment and a medical guide, which shall be maintained and inspected at intervals not exceeding twelve (12) months.

4.2 The medical stores shall conform to the standards and requirements of the British National Formulary, the British Pharmacopoeia, the European Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopoeia, and to the requirements of Chapter 33 of WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd edition.

4.3 The exact inventory of medicines, medical equipment and supplies should be determined by the shipowner or operator in consultation with a qualified medical practitioner, such as the vessel’s doctor or pharmacist.

4.4 The medical stores, packing, and labelling shall be as per Sec. 20 of S.I. 2025 No. 32 and stored as per Sec. 21 of S.I. 2025 No. 32.

4.5 Drawers or medicine cabinets should be large enough to store medicines and equipment in an orderly manner so that they are easily identified and available for immediate use. This is particularly important for medicines and equipment used in emergencies: these should be kept separately in the most accessible place. Generally, items of the same type or category should be stored in a box, shelf or drawer, properly labelled.

4.6 All medicines shall be kept in good condition and protected against humidity and temperature extremes. They should be stored at room temperature (15–25 °C) when not otherwise specified. A refrigerator should be available nearby for items that must be kept at 2–8 °C. This refrigerator should not be used for any other purpose and should be equipped with a lock.

5. First Aid Kits

5.1 In addition to the medical stores under Sec. 4 above, vessels with a crew of more than 10 shall carry first aid kits distributed in appropriate locations on the vessel, such as in the galley and engine, as per Sec. 3 of the Third Schedule of S.I. 2025 No. 32.

6. Medical Doctor and Person designated to provide Medical Care

6.1 Vessels, including Passenger Ships, carrying 100 or more persons and ordinarily engaged on international voyages of more than three days’ duration, are required to have a qualified medical doctor responsible for providing medical care.

6.2 For mobile offshore drilling units and mobile offshore units, the requirement for a doctor on board may be met with a qualified medic or nurse where the unit is within helicopter range of shore medical services and facilities.

6.3 Vessels, which do not carry a medical doctor shall be required to have either at least one designated seafarer on board who is in charge of medical care and administering medicine as part of their regular duties or if the vessel is ordinarily capable of reaching qualified medical care and medical facilities within eight (8) hours, the vessel shall have at least one (1) seafarer on board competent to provide medical first aid.

6.4 The person in charge of medical care on board who is not a qualified medical doctor shall have satisfactorily completed training in medical care that meets the requirements of STCW Code. Seafarers designated to provide medical first aid shall have satisfactorily completed training in medical first aid that meets the requirements of the STCW Code, with the latest edition of MFAG, and the medical section of the International of Code of Signals.

6.5 Persons referred to in Sec. 6.3 and 6.4 above, and other seafarers with medical assigned tasks should undergo refresher courses at intervals not exceeding five (5) years to enable them to maintain and increase their knowledge and skills and to keep up-to-date with new developments, as per MLC, 2006 Guideline B4.1.1.3. Documentary evidence of this refresher training should be maintained.

7. Vessels carrying Dangerous Cargoes

7.1 In addition to the medical stores under Sec. 4 above, when a Barbados-registered vessel is carrying a dangerous substance in quantities in excess of those defined in Vol 1, Section 18 of IMDG Code shall comply with the IMDG Code and the guidance in the latest edition of MFAG.

7.2 Medicines and equipment already available in the IMGS list may be counted toward the MFAG numerical requirement, if appropriate and should be stored and registered together with the regular medicines and medical supplies carried on board.

7.3 Where a cargo, classified as dangerous, has not been included in the most recent edition of MFAG, the necessary information on the nature of the substances, the risks involved, the necessary personal protective devices, the relevant medical procedures, and specific antidotes should be made available to the seafarers via the vessel’s occupational safety and health policies.

8. Medicines for Passenger Ships

8.1 In addition to the medical stores under Sec. 4 above, Passenger Ships that do not normally carry a medical doctor, particularly Ro-Ro Passenger Ships, are required to carry a Doctor’s Bag as per the Second Schedule of S.I. 2025 No. 32.

8.2 The Doctor’s Bag should be clearly labelled as follows:

.1 “The medicines in this case are only to be used by a qualified medical practitioner, qualified nurse with maritime-situational healthcare competence, qualified paramedic, or someone under the direct supervision of a medical practitioner on board the vessel”.

8.3 Passenger Ships shall carry one first aid kit as per Sec. 5 above, for every 100 passengers or a fraction of that number, subject to a maximum requirement for 3 kits, e.g. 250 persons require three kits. A first aid kit is to be included in the Doctor’s Bag.

9. Medical Guides and Maritime TeleMedical Assistance Services

9.1 The Master of every vessel shall carry on board the guides to the use of medical stores listed in the Fourth Schedule of S.I. 2025 No. 32, including instructions for the use of antidotes, and The Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 1 (NP281)—Maritime Radio Stations (Parts 1 & 2) lists and all Maritime TeleMedical Assistance Services (TMAS) worldwide.

10. Precautions against Malaria

10.1 The Master of every vessel voyaging in an area susceptible to malaria shall provide a copy of the advice set out in the Fifth Schedule of S.I. 2025 No. 32 to all passengers and crew.

11. Controlled Drugs

11.1 Controlled drugs are graded according to the harmfulness attributed to them when misused. There are three drug categories:

.1 Class A includes heroin, morphine, and opium;

.2 Class B includes barbiturates and codeine; and

.3 Class C includes, among other drugs, anabolic steroids.

11.2 A vessel shall not carry excess quantities of Class B and C drugs unless required by a doctor or authorised by the BMSR.

11.3 Morphine Sulphate is the only controlled Class A drug authorised to be carried aboard Barbados vessels and in the doctor’s bag.

11.4 Controlled drugs shall be obtained only from a retail pharmacist or other person licensed to supply drugs, through the use of an order, signed by the vessel’s owner or its Master, or by a person authorised by him, in the form PPO01-F17 Controlled Drugs Requisition or an equivalent with the same wording.

11.5 Every vessel shall have a lockable medical cabinet for the storage of medicines and drugs. The cabinet shall have an inner cupboard solely for the storage of controlled drugs, fitted with a door and a separate lock that cannot be opened with the key to the medical cabinet. Only the Master or a person authorised by him may open the inner cupboard.

11.6 A Controlled Drugs Register as per Sec. 13.5 below shall be maintained by the Master and shall be kept onboard for 2 years after the date of the last entry.

12. Inspection and Certification Requirements

12.1 MLC, 2006 Standard A4.1.4(a) requires a competent authority to inspect the vessel’s medical stores at regular intervals not exceeding 12 months.

12.2 The inspection can be carried out by a competent person or the authorities of a country where Barbados has an STCW Recognition Agreement, as listed in Sec. 5 of Bulletin 021 and shall ensure that the vessel is carrying the required medical stores, that these stores are correctly stored, and that any perishable medicines have been replaced. The labelling, expiry dates, and conditions of storage of all medication, along with directions for their use, are to be checked, and all equipment shall function as required.

12.3 Annual Flag State inspections will verify that the medical stores are adequate and have been certified within the last 12 months.

12.4 Inspection and certification of the medical stores can be carried out on board or remotely. Where physical attendance on board is not feasible, the Master shall:

.1 Ensure that the medicines have not been expired and their packaging and supplies are not damaged;

.2 Ensure that the medical equipment is usable and free from any damage;

.3 Provide the inspecting authority with the updated medicine list;

.4 Provide information to the authority conducting the inspection of whether the ship falls into WHO Category A, B, or C based on ship type and distance from shore and whether the medical stores are stocked in accordance with Sec. 4 above;

.5 Confirm with the inspecting authority the number of persons allowed on board by the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate;

.6 Inform the inspecting authority whether the vessel carries dangerous goods or chemicals.

12.5 If the review shows that the medicine chest is stocked appropriately for the particular vessel’s route, operation, and number of persons on board, then documentation certifying this shall be obtained from the inspecting authority.

12.6 This documentation shall include a statement that all required contents of the medical store are present and will not expire during the period covered by the issued documentation. The documentation (which could be in a certificate form) shall also include, to the extent possible:

.1 IMO Number;

.2 Name of Vessel;

.3 Registry of Vessel;

.4 Unique serial number or ID code on the document; and

.5 Issuing and expiry dates.

12.7 The document or certificate shall be signed and stamped by the authority carrying out the inspection, and it should display their full name and title.

12.8 If the review results indicate that the medical stores are not suitable for the specific vessel’s route, operation, and number of persons on board, the Master shall take corrective action. The Master shall secure signed and stamped documentation from the authority conducting the inspection once the medical stores are considered appropriate. The authority conducting the inspection shall include its full name on the document.

13. Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

13.1 Electronic Records

.1 All records required under this section may be kept and managed electronically.

13.2 Inventory of Medicines

.1 A list of medicines and medical supplies shall be maintained on board all Barbados vessels.

.2 The list shall be regularly updated and contain the expiration date, storage conditions, quantities remaining after purchase or use, and disposal information for each item.

.3 The medical stores shall be inventoried no less than once a year. All items in the medical stores should have an expiration date and be resupplied as necessary by the expiry date.

13.3 Ship Master Medical Report Form

.1 The Master or designated and certified onboard medical care provider shall complete the PPO01-F14 Ship Masters Medical Report Form when a seafarer’s treatment aboard a vessel needs to be rendered on shore, send it to the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com, and it shall be kept by the Shipowner for a period of two years.

.2 The purpose of the PPO01-F14 Ship Masters Medical Report Form is to facilitate the exchange between the vessel and shore regarding a seafarer’s medical condition and related information in cases of illness or injury.

.3 The information shall be kept confidential and only used to facilitate the treatment of seafarers.

13.4 Medical Log

.1 Each vessel shall keep a medical logbook wherein every case of illness or injury happening to any member of the crew, passenger or other persons engaged in the business of the vessel, the nature thereof, and the medical treatment shall be entered.

13.5 The Controlled Drugs Register shall:

.1 Detail why, when, and in what quantity the Master purchased controlled drugs, as well as the history of their dispensing or disposal;

.2 Be retained for two years after the date of the last entry.

14. Disposal of Medicines and Medical Supplies

14.1 Medicines and medical supplies shall be disposed of properly as per all applicable local and national laws and regulations of the State where disposal occurs and any appropriate international requirements.

14.2 Disposal of Non-Controlled Medications and Medical Supplies:

.1 Expired medicines and medical supplies should be returned to the supplier, where possible, or sent to an approved shoreside contractor for disposal.

.2 If disposal is not possible, expired medicines and medical supplies may be incinerated at sea where a vessel has in place a written waste disposal policy and a program that includes incineration at appropriate temperatures by exclusively authorised personnel. Records of these incinerated medicines and medical supplies shall be kept as part of the medical inventory.

.3 There are licensed pharmaceutical distribution centres that supply and dispose of prescription and non-prescription medications for marine vessels globally.

14.3 Disposal of Controlled Drugs:

.1 There are various methods to dispose of controlled drugs lawfully. They include:

i) Giving them to a person who may lawfully supply them, such as a qualified doctor or pharmacist;

ii) Incineration;

iii) waste encapsulation;

iv) inertisation.

.2 Whatever disposal method for a controlled drug is used, the following conditions shall be met:

i) The method used shall be properly implemented; and

ii) The entire process from unpacking through to the controlled drug’s final destruction shall be witnessed by at least two persons and documented in the Controlled Drugs Register of Sec. 13.5 above.

15. Carriage of Defibrillators

15.1 There is no statutory requirement under international or national legislation for vessels to carry defibrillators. It is a matter for individual operators to decide whether to include a defibrillator with the medical stores or the Doctor’s Bag.

16. Hospital

16.1 Vessels carrying 15 or more persons engaged in a voyage of more than three days shall provide separate hospital accommodation which is to be used exclusively for medical purposes.

17. Medical Oxygen

17.1 Under MLC Regulation 4.1, vessels shall maintain adequate medical oxygen to address crew health needs.

17.2 The medical oxygen cylinders or systems shall be sufficient for the vessel’s size, crew complement, and voyage duration and shall meet the International Pharmacopoeia or WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, 3rd edition standards.

17.3 Oxygen cylinders shall be stored in ventilated, fire-resistant lockers away from heat sources, flammable materials, and direct sunlight and as a Class 5.1 oxidising gas, oxygen requires segregation from incompatible substances (e.g., fuels) and clear hazard labelling (IMDG Code).

17.4 Systems shall be regularly inspected for integrity, with valves and regulators maintained to prevent accidental release

17.5 For certain cargoes, the IMDG Code requires the carriage of oxygen resuscitation equipment as specified in the MFAG.

17.6 Vessels subject to MFAG Column A or B are required to carry a minimum of 44 litres/200 bar oxygen as follows:

.1 one 40 litre/200 bar medical oxygen cylinder located in the vessel’s hospital, assembled for direct use, equipped with one flowmeter unit (with two ports) for supplying oxygen for two persons simultaneously; and

.2 one complete portable set, ready for use, with a 2 litre/200 bar medical oxygen cylinder and a 2 litre/200 bar spare cylinder.

17.7 The single 40 litre/200 bar medical oxygen cylinder of Sec. 17.6.1 above may be substituted with either two 20 litre/200 bar cylinders or four 10 litre/200 bar cylinders, provided the equipment/flowmeter units are arranged to supply oxygen to two persons simultaneously.

17.8 Medical oxygen cylinders with less than a 200 bar filling pressure may be used, provided that the total volume of oxygen delivered by multiple cylinders is at least equal to that contained in a 40 litre/200 bar cylinder or 2 litre/200 bar cylinders, as required by 17.6.1 and 17.6.2 above.

17.9 Medical oxygen cylinders shall be hydrostatically tested every five years or at an interval specified by the manufacturer, whichever occurs sooner.

17.10 The contents of the medical oxygen cylinders shall be checked and changed as required by the manufacturer’s instructions, and the entire system shall be inspected annually by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

17.11 Vessels issued with a valid Document of Compliance for Dangerous Goods do not need to carry the additional medical oxygen cylinders as requested by MFAG and as listed in Sec. 17.6 above when not loading, carrying, or discharging dangerous goods.

17.12 The shipboard Safety Management System shall include provisions to ensure that the cylinders and system will be provided onboard before the vessel begins any of these operations with dangerous goods.

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue
1.1	Amended Sec.17.6 and 17.11

1st August 2025 0

Bulletins

Bulletin 003 – Mortgages 2.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References
a) Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, 2024.

2. Purpose

2.1 This Bulletin is to advise on the process for the registration and discharge of mortgages on a vessel registered with the BMSR.

3. Mortgage – General

3.1 No mortgage instrument can be recorded on vessel that are in bareboat chartered (Demise In) with the BMSR and have dual registration with another register ( Primary Registry).
3.2 Except as far as is necessary to make a mortgaged vessel or mortgaged share available as a security for the mortgage debt, the mortgagee is not, by reason only of the mortgage, the owner of the vessel or share; nor does the owner cease to be the owner thereof by reason only of the mortgage.
3.3 A registered mortgagee has the absolute power to dispose of the vessel or share to which the registered mortgage relates and to give effectual receipts for the purchase money.
3.4 When there are more persons than one registered as mortgagees of the same vessel or same share, a mortgagee is not entitled, except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, to sell that vessel or share without the concurrence of every prior mortgagee whose mortgage is earlier in time than his/her.
3.5 A registered mortgage of a vessel or share is not affected by any act of bankruptcy committed by the mortgagor after the date of the record of the mortgage in the register, notwithstanding that the mortgagor at the beginning of his bankruptcy had the vessel or share in his possession, order or disposition, or was reputed owner thereof; and the mortgagee is preferred to any right, claim or interest therein of the other creditors of the bankruptcy or any trustee or assignee on their behalf.
3.6 A mortgage may secure future advances and shall not be extinguished or lose its priority because all previously outstanding obligations secured thereby have been fully repaid or otherwise performed.
3.7 The obligations secured by a mortgage may be expressed in any unit or units of amount to which the parties may agree, including but not limited to currency of Barbados, currency or currencies of any foreign state or states or in equivalents of any other unit or units of account established by intergovernmental organisations.
3.8 A fee for “Mortgage Transaction” is applied for any registration, transfer, and discharge of Mortgages. See Barbados Maritime Ship Registry Fees.
3.9 Mortgages can be recorded on a Barbadian vessel as soon as the vessel has been issued with a provisional Certificate of Registry (COR). If for any reasons the vessel in not permanently registered, the mortgages remains open even when the vessel has left the register as per sections 3.10, 3.11 and 3.12 below.
3.10 As per Ch.270(3) & (4) of Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, 2024, in the event of a registered vessel being actually or constructively lost, taken by the enemy, burnt or broken up, or ceasing to be a Barbadian vessel, the registration of the vessel shall be considered as closed except so far as relates to existing certificates of mortgage entered therein.
3.11 When the mortgage is not discharged prior to the vessel leaving the Register, the Register’s entry remains open showing details of the mortgage until such time as the mortgage is discharged.
3.12 In the case of the vessel having a mortgage against it being removed from the register, the BMSR will provide advance written notification to the mortgagee(s) announcing the pending deletion.
3.13 Any interested party can purchase a Transcript of Register of the Mortgage by email to registry@barbadosmaritime.com or on through the BMSR Portal. The Transcript of Register provides the Register details of the vessel’s mortgage, encumbrances, and liens, noting the time and date the revisions were recorded.

4. Mortgage Registration

4.1 For the recording of a mortgage against a vessel documentation listed in PPR02-C01 Checklist for Registration and Discharge of Mortgage has to be submitted by email to registry@barbadosmaritime.com.
4.2 Mortgages are registered against the vessel concerned once the documentation has been reviewed and confirmed by the BMSR as complete and acceptable.
4.3 Mortgages are recorded in the order in time in which they are produced to the BMSR, and not according to the date of the mortgage. Each mortgage priority over any other mortgage is recorded by the noting of the date and time of each mortgage’s entry and the allocation of a letter denoting the order of the mortgage entry, ‘A’ confirming the first mortgage recorded.
4.4 Each mortgage is lettered sequentially along with:
.1 The number of shares assigned to the mortgage being entered;
.2 The nature and date of the transfer of interest;
.3 The name and address of the mortgagee acquiring title or power.
4.5 Where the vessel has been previously registered in a foreign country and mortgages were registered against that vessel, at the time of registration the BMSR is to receive the written consent of every mortgagee and those mortgages are shall be recorded in the order of precedence as was indicated in the previous register.
4.6 The original mortgage instrument is signed and filled in with the date and time of the recording into the Register. A copy of the mortgage instrument is retained by the BMSR, and the signed original is returned to each mortgagee or despatched elsewhere according to the instructions received from the sender.
4.7 On completion of the mortgage registration the BMSR will issue a Transcript of Register, which provides the revised Register details noting the time and date the revisions were recorded.

5. Transfer of Mortgage

5.1 For the transfer of a mortgage against a vessel a declaration of transmission is to be submitted along with the documents listed in PPR02-C01 Checklist for Registration and Discharge of Mortgage by email to registry@barbadosmaritime.com.
5.2 A registered mortgage or transfer of a vessel or share therein may be transferred to any person.
5.3 On the production of an instrument of transfer in the prescribed form, the BMSR will record it by entering in the register the name of the transferee or mortgagee of the vessel or share; and shall endorse on the instrument of transfer a note that it has been recorded by him/her on the date and time stated.
5.4 When the interest of a mortgagee in a vessel or share therein is transmitted on death or bankruptcy or by other lawful means not being a voluntary transfer, the transmission must be authenticated by a declaration of transmission by the person to whom the interest is transmitted.
5.5 On receipt of a declaration of transmission of a registered mortgage accompanied by the required evidence, the BMSR shall enter the name of the person entitled under the transmission in the register as mortgagee of the vessel or share in respect of which the transmission has occurred.
5.6 On completion of the transfer of mortgage the BMSR will issue a Transcript of Register. This provides a hard copy of the revised Register details noting the time and date the revisions were recorded.

6. Mortgage Discharge

6.1 For the discharge of a mortgage, documentation listed in PPR02-C01 Checklist for Registration and Discharge of Mortgage has to be submitted by email to registry@barbadosmaritime.com .
6.2 The discharge of a mortgage is initiated by the submission of the original mortgage instrument by the owner (mortgagor) or lending bank (mortgagee) bearing the endorsement of the mortgagee that the mortgage has been discharged.
6.3 The BMSR will record the discharge of the mortgage by making an entry assigned to the relevant mortgage, recording the date and time of the entry.
6.4 The BMSR will sign and stamp the mortgage instrument recording the date and time the mortgage was discharged.
6.5 The original mortgage instrument will be returned to the person designated by the sender.
6.6 On completion of the Mortgage discharge the BMSR will issue a Transcript of Register. This provides a hard copy of the revised Register details noting the time and date the revisions were recorded.

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue
2.0	· New bulletin format · Sec. 1.a) Rewritten, Sec. 2.1 text correction, Sec.3.10 Rewritten · New checklists forms Sec. 4.1, 5.1, 6.1.

30th May 2025 0

Bulletins

Bulletin 017 – LRIT Requirements 1.1

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) Barbados Merchant Shipping Act 2024.
b) SOLAS, International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
c) MSC.1/Circ.1307/Rev.1 Guidance on the survey and certification of compliance of ships with the requirement to transmit LRIT information
d) Bulletin 008 – Permits Exemptions and Equivalences
e) MSC.1/Circ.1295 Guidance in relation to certain types of ships which are required to transmit LRIT information on Exemptions and Equivalents on certain operational matters

2. Purpose

2.1 This bulletin addresses the requirements for Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) for Barbadian vessels, as required under SOLAS V/19-1, which entered into force on 01 January 2008.
2.2 This Bulletin revokes Information Bulletins 160 and 252.

3. General Information regarding the LRIT service

3.1 The LRIT is a method through which the BMSR knows the location of its vessels anywhere in the world, as well as vessels of any other flag States transiting Barbadian waters. The standard accuracy reflects a vessel’s position that is 6 hours old; in cases of special concern, the frequency can be increased to provide instantaneous vessel positions. Any necessary changes are made at the Barbados Data Centre; no adjustments are required on board the vessel’s equipment.

4. Application

4.1 LRIT transmission requirements apply to all Barbadian Passenger Ships, including High-Speed Passenger Craft, Cargo Ships, including High-Speed Craft, of 300 gross tonnage and above, and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) engaged in international voyages.
4.2 The BMSR provides exemptions from the LRIT transmission requirements in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1295.
4.3 Vessels operating exclusively in a GMDSS A1 sea area and fitted with AIS are not required to install LRIT equipment. However, such vessels will need to obtain an exemption or equivalent arrangement if they engage in an international voyage outside the GMDSS A1 sea area.
4.4 Any application for exemption or equivalence shall be submitted as per Sec. 6 of Bulletin 008 with details of the proposed voyage including dates, length of voyage, port/place of departure and port/location of destination.

5. The Barbados LRIT Data Centre

5.1 In accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1307/Rev.1 Sec. 3.1.1, the Barbados LRIT Data Centre is managed on behalf of the BMSR by CLS UK that is also authorised as the sole Barbados-recognised Application Service Provider (Recognised ASP) to perform the functions in line with the current LRIT performance standards and functional requirements.
5.2 Registration for the Barbados LRIT Data Centre and LRIT test can be done either:
.1 On the CLS UK website Vessel Registration; or
.2 Contacting CLS UK Customer Services: lrit.testing@groupcls.com.
5.3 All applicable Barbadian vessels will be integrated into the Barbados LRIT Data Centre, subject to a satisfactory conformance test of the shipborne LRIT equipment.
5.4 The BMSR will notify the Company of any failure of the Recognised ASP, Communication Service Provider (CSP), Barbados LRIT Data Centre or any other circumstances that will affect the transmission of LRIT information from the vessel. The Master shall record such notifications in the vessel’s Official Log Book.

6. Conformance Test Report (CTR)

6.1 The equipment used for these transmissions of LRIT information is to be tested by an approved Application Service Provider (ASP). Upon successful completion of the test, the vessel is issued with an LRIT Conformance Test Report (CTR) confirming that the vessel’s equipment is ready for activation from the Barbados Data Centre.
6.2 One copy of the CTR shall be sent to the BMSR, and another copy shall be kept onboard to provide to the Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyors at the relevant statutory surveys.
6.3 The RO will ensure that the vessel has a valid CTR on board before issuing the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate (CS SEC) during the applicable surveys.
6.4 For cargo ships of gross tonnage of 300 and above but of less than 500, which have not been issued with a CS SEC, compliance with the LRIT requirements is verified by confirming that a valid CTR is on board at annual flag inspection.
6.5 The conformance test shall be conducted taking into consideration the criteria noted in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS V/19-1.4.1.
6.6 Where the LRIT equipment is being used for another function, e.g. Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) or GMDSS transmission, the equipment shall also comply with the relevant performance standards relating to that function.
6.7 Where existing GMDSS equipment is utilised to transmit LRIT information, and where, to comply with the requirements of SOLAS IV/15.6 regarding availability, duplicated equipment on vessels operating in sea areas A1 or A2 is provided; only one set of the duplicated equipment shall be used for transmitting LRIT information. However, a satisfactory conformance test must be carried out and a CTR issued for each set of equipment.
6.8 The CTR will be annotated to reflect that the LRIT equipment satisfies the applicable type-approval and/or certification in accordance with the applicable requirements of:
.1 IEC 60945/IEC 60945 Corr.1; and, if applicable
.2 SOLAS IV/14 (i.e. where a terminal is approved for GMDSS functions); and, if applicable
.3 SOLAS XI-2/6 (i.e. where a terminal is approved for SSAS functions).
6.9 A new LRIT equipment CTR will be required if:
.1 A vessel registers with the BMSR;
.2 The vessel’s equipment fails, requiring replacement of the equipment;
.3 There are changes to the LRIT shipborne equipment;
.4 There are changes to the vessel’s details;
.5 The vessel is intended to operate outside the sea areas noted on the CTR.
6.10 The CTR shall be deemed invalid if:
.1 There is a change in the shipborne equipment used to transmit LRIT information;
.2 The vessel is transferred to another flag State, subject to the provisions of SOLAS V/19-1.10.1;
.3 The ASP, which issued the CTR, has notified BMSR or the RO, which issued the relevant statutory certificate, is no longer in a position to attest to the validity of the report; and
.4 The BMSR withdraws the recognition or authorisation of the ASP that conducted the conformance test.

7. Failure of the LRIT Equipment and Temporary Permits

7.1 The Master or the Company Security Officer (CSO) shall notify the BMSR, the port or coastal State authorities of any failure of the LRIT equipment, and the notification shall be recorded in the vessel’s Official Log Book.
7.2 The communication of the LRIT failure to the BMSR shall be conducted in accordance with Sec. 5.2 of Bulletin 008. Upon receipt of this notification, the BMSR will issue a temporary permit to enable the vessel to reach the port or undergo repairs.
7.3 The BMSR shall also be advised when the LRIT equipment has been repaired so that it can be re-integrated into the Barbados LRIT Data Centre. Note that a new CTR may be required.
7.4 The Recognised ASP routinely monitors all LRIT transmissions. When the LRIT equipment on a vessel is not reporting correctly, the BMSR or its Recognised ASP will contact the company to request an investigation into the reasons. In some cases, a service engineer’s visit or replacement of the LRIT equipment may be required. A new CTR may also be necessary.
7.5 Persistent failure of the company to rectify a situation where the LRIT equipment is not reporting correctly, after having been advised by the BMSR or its Recognised ASP, may be regarded as an ISM non-conformity and may lead to additional ISM audits.

8. Suspension of transmission of LRIT information

8.1 The Master or CSO shall notify the BMSR in writing at registry@barbadosmaritime.com of the following circumstances that may warrant the LRIT equipment being switched off and reporting suspended:
.1 The vessel is undergoing repairs, modifications or conversions in a dry-dock/repair yard;
.2 The vessel is in port or is laid up for a period exceeding 7 days;
.3 Circumstances where the vessel is without electrical power for longer than 12 hours.
8.2 In the above cases, the notification to the BMSR shall include the time that the equipment was or will be switched off and reporting suspended. Reporting will be automatically unsuspended at the Barbados LRIT Data Centre after the period specified in the initial notification, unless the BMSR is advised otherwise.
8.3 The notification and subsequent agreement by the BMSR shall be recorded in the vessel’s Official Log Book.
8.4 The BMSR shall be advised when the LRIT equipment is switched on, so that it can be re-integrated into the Barbados LRIT Data Centre.

9. Change of flag and vessels being taken permanently out of service

9.1 Where a vessel is to be transferred from the Barbados flag or permanently taken out of service, the company shall notify the BMSR and settle all outstanding and pending matters to enable the timely deletion of the LRIT shipborne equipment from the Barbados LRIT Data Centre.
9.2 As a vessel has to be integrated into the Barbados LRIT Data Centre in order to transmit the required LRIT information, companies should note that the integration/decommissioning of LRIT shipborne equipment is critical to ensuring that affected vessels are not delayed for failing to transmit LRIT information and/or transmitting incorrect information.

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue – Revoke Information Bulletins 160 and 252
1.1	Sec. 5.1 Change of name from “Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd” to “CLS UK”; Sec. 5.2.1&5.2.2 change of name and hyperlink;

30th May 2025 0

Bulletins

Bulletin 028 – Barbadian Vessels’ Accommodation Standards Rev.1.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) ILO Convention 92 Accommodation of Crews Convention
b) ILO Convention 133 Convention concerning crew accommodation on board ship (supplementary provisions)
c) ILO Convention 147 Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1976 (No. 147)
d) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006)
e) ILO Code of Practice – Ambient factors in the workplace 2001
f) IMO Code on Noise Levels Onboard Ships
g) Bulletin 007 – Maritime Labour Convention 2006
h) WHO Guidelines for Drinking Water
i) Bulletin 008 – Permits Exemptions and Equivalences

2. Background

2.1 Barbados ratified ILO Convention 147 which automatically also ratified ILO Convention 133. Barbados is not a signatory of the ILO Convention 92 and this bulletin gives effect to this convention for all Barbadian vessels.
2.2 This bulletin supersedes and replaces “Bulletin 223: ILO Crew Accommodation Standards Rev.1.0”.

3. Introduction

3.1 This Bulletin offers guidance on the accommodation requirements for Barbadian vessels built before 20 August 2013, as well as those exempt from MLC 2006.
3.2 Specifically, the Title 3 requirements of MLC 2006 apply to all Barbadian vessels independently from the date of build. However, the construction and requirement standards outlined in Title 3 are relevant only for vessels constructed on or after 20 August 2013.
3.3 These requirements aim to ensure that seafarers’ living and working conditions align with both international and national regulations and are based on MLC 2006, ILO Convention 92, and ILO Convention 133.

4. Application

4.1 This bulletin applies to all commercial vessels over 500 Gross Tonnage engaged in international voyages and commercially operated yachts over 200 Gross Tonnage engaged in international voyages.

5. General Requirements Applicable to All Vessels

5.1 Insulation and Materials
.1 All vessels shall have accommodation bulkheads, decks, and external walls insulated to prevent heat transfer, cold penetration, and condensation, which could otherwise compromise the health and comfort of the crew in sleeping rooms, mess rooms, recreation rooms and alleyways in the accommodation space.
.2 The materials used for bulkheads, panelling, floors, and fittings must be durable, easy to clean, and suited for maritime use.

5.2 Lighting
.1 Sleeping rooms and mess rooms shall be properly lit by natural light and shall be provided with adequate artificial light.
.2 Applications for exemption from the provision of natural light in sleeping rooms etc., where the provision of windows or ports might pose a potential threat to the safety of the vessel can be submitted as per Sec. 10 below.
.3 Natural light should be sufficient to allow reading a newspaper in clear daylight.
.4 Electric lighting shall be provided in all accommodation spaces and be fed by main power and an emergency source of power. If an emergency source of power is not possible additional emergency lighting using lamps or apparatus should be provided.
.5 An electric reading lamp shall be installed at the head of each berth:
i) if it is in a sleeping room, capable of emitting at least 200 lumens;
ii) if it is in a hospital ward, capable of emitting at least 400 lumens.
.6 Every permanent hospital shall be provided with a portable electrical lamp capable of emitting 600 lumens.
5.3 Ventilation and Air Conditioning
.1 Adequate ventilation is required to maintain fresh air throughout all sleeping rooms and mess rooms.
.2 Air conditioning systems must be designed specifically for marine conditions, avoiding excessive noise or vibration and be easy to clean and disinfect.
.3 Ventilation and air conditioning must be powered whenever crew are onboard.
5.4 Heating
.1 In all vessels in which a heating system is required, the heating should be using hot water, warm air, electricity, steam or equivalent. However, within the accommodation area, steam should not be used as a medium for heat transmission.
.2 The heating system should be capable of maintaining the temperature in seafarer accommodation at a satisfactory level under normal conditions of weather and climate likely to be met within the trade in which the vessel is engaged.
.3 Radiators and other heating apparatuses shall be placed and, where necessary, shielded to avoid the risk of fire or danger or discomfort to the occupants.
5.5 Drainage
.1 Drainage systems must be designed to prevent backflow, odours, and siphonage, with sufficient capacity to handle water shipped from the sea.
5.6 Noise and Vibration
.1 Sleeping rooms shall be situated above the load line amidships or aft and shall be located as far as possible from noisy equipment. Bulkheads, decks, and doors should incorporate acoustic insulation. Noise levels must comply with the ILO Code of Practice – Ambient factors in the workplace 2001 and IMO Code on Noise Levels Onboard Ships.
5.7 Sanitary, Mess, Hospital and Recreational Facilities
.1 Washbasins, baths, and showers must have an adequate supply of hot and cold water. Toilets must be equipped with effective flushing systems, and all sanitary fittings must be made from smooth, non-corrosive materials.
.2 Mess rooms must accommodate cultural and religious needs.
.3 All vessels trading internationally must have dedicated hospital accommodation. In coastal vessels, a suitably equipped cabin may serve this purpose.
.4 Hospital spaces must have dedicated sanitary facilities. The sanitary facilities for hospital occupants must meet the following criteria:
i) They should be exclusively designated for the use of hospital occupants;
ii) They must either be located within the hospital or in close proximity to it;
iii) They should include at least one toilet, one washbasin, and one bathtub or shower.

.5 Laundry facilities shall be provided for the crew.
.6 Recreational facilities shall include at least a bookcase and areas for reading, writing, and social activities. Minimum furnishings: bookcase, reading/writing facilities, and games where practicable. Reliable mail handling and reasonable visitor policies are recommended. In non-passenger vessels, mess rooms must provide at least 1.5 square metres per person based on the maximum seating capacity.

6. Inspection and Documentation Requirements

6.1 Frequent documented inspections covering the items listed in MLC 2006, Standard A3.2.7 must be carried out on board ships by or under the authority of the Master at least once every seven days.
6.2 Beginning 23 December 2024, the inspections must not only cover the supplies of food and drinking water, but this must be done “in relation to their quantity, nutritional value, quality, and variety.”
6.3 Each inspection must be recorded in the Official Log Book, including the date, time, names and ranks of the inspectors, and any deficiencies identified.
6.4 All potable water should comply with the WHO Guidelines for Drinking Water.

7. Vessels Constructed On or After 20 August 2013 (MLC Applies)

7.1 These vessels shall comply fully with Title 3 of MLC 2006, which sets modern and comprehensive crew accommodation standards.
7.2 Accommodation shall have a minimum clear headroom of 2.03 metres.
7.3 Sleeping rooms shall meet the MLC 2006 minimum floor areas, with the area of any en-suite bathrooms counted toward this space if fewer people share the cabin.
7.4 Where practicable, all cabins should include private en-suite sanitary facilities.
7.5 No more than two petty officers should share a cabin, and officer cadets may also share two-berth rooms if they meet the same standard.
7.6 Alternative layouts that exceed these standards may be approved if they improve overall accommodation quality. Application is to be submitted as per Sec. 10 below.

8. Vessels Constructed Before 20 August 2013 (MLC Applies)

8.1 These vessels shall comply with ILO Convention 92 and ILO Convention 133.
8.2 The minimum headroom in accommodation spaces shall be 1.98 metres.
8.3 Sleeping rooms must meet the floor area standards from these regulations, with en-suite areas counted toward the total if fewer people share the cabin.
8.4 Documentary evidence of compliance with these standards should be obtained from a Recognised Organisation to assist with Port State Control inspections.

9. Vessels Not Covered by MLC 2006

9.1 Non-MLC vessels shall comply with the ILO Convention 92 and ILO Convention 133 to the extent practicable.
9.2 Accommodation should have a minimum clear headroom of 1.98 metres and sleeping rooms should aim to meet the standard floor areas.
9.3 As with older MLC vessels, en-suite sanitary facilities may count toward total floor area if they reduce occupancy.
9.4 Alternative layouts can be approved if they enhance crew comfort and safety. Application is to be submitted as per Sec. 10 below.
9.5 Documentary evidence of compliance with the ILO Convention 92 and ILO Convention 133 should be obtained from a Barbadian Recognised Organisation.

10. Exemption, Equivalence and Permits

10.1 Any applications for the acceptance of an equivalency, exemption, or exception from MLC 2006 requirements shall be submitted to the BMSR at the time of requesting the DMLC Part I. More information is provided in Sec. 8 Bulletin 007.
10.2 For defect and temporary non-compliance with any of the requirements on this bulletin and relevant Conventions and Codes a request for a permit shall be sent as outlined in Bulletin 008.

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue – Supersedes and replaces Bulletin 223

19th March 2025 0

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Bulletin 050 – Lifting appliances and Anchor handling winches 1.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS).
b) International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA Code).
c) MSC.1/Circ.1662 Guidelines for anchor handling winches.
d) MSC.1/Circ.1663 Guidelines for lifting appliances.
e) Bulletin 008 – Permits Exemptions and Equivalences Rev.2.0.

2. Purpose

2.1 This Bulletin provides information on the application of SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-13 Lifting appliances and anchor handling winches on Barbadian vessels.

3. Definitions

3.1 Lifting appliance means any load-handling vessel’s equipment:
.1 Used for cargo loading, transfer, or discharge;
.2 Used for raising and lowering hold hatch covers or moveable bulkheads;
.3 Used as engine-room cranes;
.4 Used as store cranes;
.5 Used as hose handling cranes;
.6 Used for launch and recovery of tender boats and similar applications; and
.7 Used as personnel handling cranes.
3.2 Anchor handling winch means any winch for the purpose of deploying, recovering and repositioning anchors and mooring lines in subsea operations.
3.3 Loose gear means an article of vessel’s equipment by means of which a load can be attached to a lifting appliance or an anchor handling winch, but which does not form an integral part of the appliance or load.
3.4 The expression “installed on or after 1 January 2026”, as provided in SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-13, means:
.1 For a vessel the keel of which is laid, or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 2026, any installation date on the vessel; or
.2 For vessels other than that specified in 3.4.1 above, including those constructed before 1 January 2009, a contractual delivery date for lifting appliance or anchor handling winches, or in the absence of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery date of the lifting appliance or anchor handling winches to the ship on or after 1 January 2026.”
3.5 Certified means that the lifting appliance or loose gear and anchor handling winches or associated loose gear have been verified and documented as compliant to the satisfaction of the Barbadian Recognised Organisation (RO).
3.6 Competent person means a person possessing the knowledge and experience required for the performance of duties specified in these guidelines MSC.1/Circ.1662 and MSC.1/Circ.1663, and for Barbadian vessels shall be a Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor.
3.7 Thorough examination means a detailed assessment carried out by a competent person to determine whether or not the lifting appliance or loose gear and the anchor handling winches or associated loose gear are in compliance with the applicable requirements of the RO.

4. Application

4.1 SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-13, applicable from the 1st of January 2026, shall apply to lifting appliances and anchor handling winches, and loose gears utilised with the lifting appliances and the anchor handling winches.
4.2 SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-13 does not apply to:
.1 Lifting appliances on MODUs;
.2 Lifting appliances used on offshore construction vessels, such as pipe/cable laying/repair or offshore installation vessels, including vessels for decommissioning work, which comply with standards acceptable to the BMSR;
.3 Integrated mechanical equipment for opening and closing hold hatch covers; and
.4 Life-saving launching appliances complying with the LSA Code.
4.3 SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-13 paragraphs 2.1, and 2.4 do not apply to lifting appliances which have a safe working load (SWL) below 1,000 kg. However, lifting appliances shall be permanently marked and provided with documentary evidence for the SWL.

5. Design, Construction , Installation, Maintenance, Operation, Inspections and testing

5.1 Lifting appliances and loose gears installed on or after 1 January 2026 shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the vessel’s RO, based on MSC.1/Circ.1663.
5.2 Lifting appliances installed on or after 1 January 2026 shall be permanently marked and provided with documentary evidence for the safe working load (SWL).
5.3 Anchor handling winches and loose gears installed on or after 1 January 2026 shall be designed, constructed, installed and tested to the requirements of the vessel’s RO, based on MSC.1/Circ.1662.
5.4 Lifting appliances installed before 1 January 2026 shall be load tested to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO after installation and before being taken into use for the first time and after repairs, modifications or alterations of a major character.
5.5 Lifting appliances shall be load tested to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO no later than the date of the first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2026 or after repairs, modifications or alterations of a major character.
5.6 For load testing of lifting appliances intended for use while the vessel is in port or sheltered waters, the test load, as set out in table 1 of MSC.1/Circ.1663, shall be established using the SWL. For lifting appliances intended for open-sea operations, the test loads shall be to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO, taking into account the applicable dynamic loads.
5.7 Where the SWL of the lifting appliances is undocumented and design information is not available, e.g. for lifting appliances which are installed on board before 1 January 2026 and the manufacturer no longer exists, the test load shall be calculated using table 1 of MSC.1/Circ.1663, based on a SWL nominated by the company, to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO.
5.8 All loose gears in use with lifting appliances shall have documentary evidence of a proof test and be retested after repairs, modifications or alterations of a major character to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO. Where an item of loose gear is tested, minimum test loads shall be to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO, based on table 2 of MSC.1/Circ.1663.

5.9 Lifting appliances and loose gears shall be subject to thorough examination to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO:
.1 Upon completion of any load test; and
.2 Annually.
5.10 Where a thorough examination of lifting appliances and loose gear does not form part of the renewal survey or annual survey, verification that a thorough examination of lifting appliances has been conducted/completed to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO shall take place during the renewal survey under SOLAS Reg. I/7 or the annual survey under SOLAS Reg. I/10, as applicable.
5.11 If on completion of a thorough examination, the competent person considers the lifting appliance and/or the loose gear to be unsafe for operation or not in compliance with the applicable requirements of the vessel’s RO, based on MSC.1/Circ.1663, then that lifting appliance and/or loose gear shall be taken out of service until any deficiency is rectified to the satisfaction of a competent person. The lifting appliance shall be clearly marked “not to be used” and the status should be recorded in a register of lifting appliances and loose gear. While out of service, the relevant actions for inoperative lifting appliances and/or Loose gear as outlined under Sec. 6 below should be followed.
5.12 Load testing and thorough examination of lifting appliances and loose gears shall be documented in any convenient form, provided each entry contains the necessary information, is clearly legible and is authenticated by a competent person. The minimum information to be included in the Certificate of test and thorough examination, as set out in appendix 1 of MSC.1/Circ.1663.
5.13 For anchor handling winches loose gears a commissioning test should be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of the vessel’s RO, based on MSC.1/Circ.1662, which provides an equivalent level of safety.
5.14 Anchor handling winches and associated equipment should be subject to a thorough examination to the satisfaction of the vessel’s RO, based on MSC.1/Circ.1662, before re-entering service after any structural repairs or modifications of a major character and after load testing.
5.15 If on completion of a thorough examination or of an inspection, the competent person considers an anchor handling winch and/or a loose gear to be unsafe for operation or not in compliance with the applicable requirements of the vessel’s RO, based on MSC.1/Circ.1662, then that anchor handling winch and/or loose gear should be taken out of service until any deficiency is rectified to the satisfaction of a competent person. The anchor handling winch should be clearly marked “not to be used” and the status should be recorded as outlined in 3.2.4 of MSC.1/Circ.1662. While out of service, the relevant actions for inoperative anchor handling winches as outlined under Sec. 6 below should be followed.
5.16 All loose gear in use with anchor handling winches and associated equipment shall have documentary evidence of a proof test and be retested after repairs, modifications or alterations of major character acceptable to the vessel’s RO.
5.17 For existing lifting appliances and anchor handling winches and existing loose gears utilised with valid certificates under another international instrument, the vessel’s RO shall seek acceptance from the BMSR for a permanent equivalence compliant with SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13.2.4 and 2.5. Such request shall be sent to Ops@barbadosmaritime.com as per Bulletin 008.
5.18 Maintenance and inspection, operational testing and their respective intervals of lifting appliances and anchor handling winches and loose gears shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, industry standards and guidelines or the vessel’s RO considering factors such as the operational profile of the vessel and the lifting appliance and/or loose gear.
5.19 Damaged, broken, worn or corroded ropes, including their terminations connecting loose gear of lifting appliances and anchor handling winches should be inspected and discarded according to manufacturers’ recommendations, relevant industry standards, and international standards (e.g. ISO 4309:2017 on Cranes – Wire ropes – Care and maintenance, inspection and discard) or requirements of the vessel’s RO.

6. Inoperative lifting appliances and anchor handling winches

6.1 Whenever an accident occurs to a vessel or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficiency or completeness of its lifting appliances and anchor handling winches, the master, shipowner or managers shall report at the earliest opportunity to the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com for the request of appropriate permission as per Bulletin 008.
6.2 Except as provided in 6.1 above, while all reasonable steps shall be taken to maintain lifting appliances, anchor handling winches and loose gear to which SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-13 applies in working order, malfunctions of that equipment shall not be assumed as making the vessel unseaworthy or as a reason for delaying the vessel in ports, provided that action has been taken by the master to take the inoperative lifting appliance or anchor handling winch into account in planning and executing a safe voyage.

Revision History:

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First issue.

5th August 2024 0

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Bulletin 029 – International Safety Management (ISM) Code 1.3

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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a) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS).
b) ISM Code, International Safety Management Code, as amended.
c) PPR01-F17 ISM Declaration of company
d) IMO Circular MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6 Guidance on the qualifications, training, and experience necessary for undertaking the role of the Designated Person under the provisions of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
e) IMO Circular MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8 Revised guidelines for the operational implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Companies.
f) Bulletin 008 – Permits Exemptions and Equivalences Rev.2.0.
g) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.
h) The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
i) IMO Resolution A.1188(33) 2023 Guidelines on the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code by Administrations.
j) IACS PR 9 Procedural Requirements for ISM Code Certification.
k) IMO Circular MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 Rev.3 Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management.

2. Purpose

a) This Bulletin provides information on the application of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code to Barbadian vessels.

3. Application

3.1 The ISM Code, under the provisions of Chapter IX of SOLAS, is mandatory for the following vessels engaged in international voyages:
.1 Passenger ships including Passenger Yachts, and passenger high-speed craft, regardless of tonnage;
.2 Oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, bulk carriers, cargo high-speed craft, special purpose ships, commercial yachts of 500 gross tonnage and upwards; and
.3 Other cargo ships, Self-propelled Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs) and Dynamically Positioned (DP) vessels of 500 gross tonnage and upwards.
3.2 A Floating Production Storage and Operations Unit (FPSO), Floating Storage and Offloading Unit (FSO), Floating Production Unit (FPU), Floating Storage Unit (FSU), Mobile Offshore Storage Unit (MOSU), Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), and similar units are exempt from ISM Code compliance:
.1 if the propulsion system is removed or disabled; or
.2 if the propulsion system functions, the unit is on a fixed station for an extended period and the propulsion equipment will only be used in an emergency or to reposition or
.3 service the unit under a “single voyage exemption” with no cargo on board.

4. Definitions

4.1 Company is the owner of the vessel or any other organisation or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the vessel from the Shipowner and who, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed in writing to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code.
4.2 Designated Person or Designated Person Ashore (DPA) is the person ashore appointed by the Company under its Safety Management System, having direct access to the highest level of management with whom direct communications may be had at any time. The responsibility and authority of the DPA must include but is not limited to, monitoring the safety, security, and pollution prevention aspects of each vessel’s operation under the Company’s control and ensuring that adequate resources and shore-based support are provided. See IMO Circular MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6 for the qualifications, training and experience necessary for undertaking the DPA role.
4.3 Safety Management System (SMS) is a structured and documented system enabling Company personnel to effectively implement the Company safety and environmental protection policy.

5. Communication to the BMSR (ISM Code Sec. 3)

5.1 5.1 When the Company, as defined in Sec. 4.1, is other than the Owner, at registration the Owner shall notify the BMSR of the appointment of the Company and DPA by sending PPR01-F17 ISM Declaration of company by email to registry@barbadosmaritime.com. Thereafter, PPR01-F17 is to be issued anytime a new Company is appointed.
5.2 For changes of the DPA the notification can be made simply by email to registry@barbadosmaritime.com.
5.3 Owners of vessels to which the ISM Code applies shall still appoint a shore-based point of contact for the BMSR using the same procedures outlined in Sec. 5.1 above.

6. Development of plans for shipboard operations (ISM Code Sec. 3)

6.1 Companies shall establish safety objectives and accordingly develop, implement and maintain an SMS which includes functional requirements as listed in section 1.4 of the ISM Code and in accordance with MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8.
6.2 The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the personnel, vessel and protection of the environment. The various tasks should be defined and assigned to qualified personnel.
6.3 Companies shall ensure full implementation and compliance as part of their SMS where MLC and STCW requirements overlap with those of the ISM Code. These provisions include medical certification, training, qualifications, BMSR endorsements, hours of work and rest, manning levels and medical care on board and ashore.
6.4 The SMS shall define and document the Master’s responsibility with regard to reviewing the SMS and reporting its deficiencies to the shore based management and include a statement that its contents do not remove the Master’s authority and responsibility to take such steps and issue any orders, whether or not they are in accordance with the contents of the documentation, which the Master considers to be necessary for the preservation of life; the safety and security of the vessel, crew and cargo, and the protection of the marine environment.
6.5 The SMS shall ensure implementation of the measures of the Ship Security Plan (SSP), the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (SOPEPs) and Marine Pollution Emergency Plans (SMPEPs) and address Cyber risks in compliance with MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3. The SMS might also include the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).
6.6 The SMS shall include systematic maintenance plans to ensure that items and systems are covered by class and statutory surveys and to ensure that the vessel’s condition is always satisfactorily maintained and procedures to inform the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com with immediate effect in case of any defect found on board for the request of appropriate permission as per Bulletin 008.
6.7 The Company SMS shall include a means for documenting corrective actions taken to rectify deficiencies and nonconformities identified during internal audits, external audits, surveys and PSC and flag State inspections. Notification given to the designated RO on the corrective actions taken and measures to prevent their recurrence must also be documented.
6.8 The SMS shall contain procedures to ensure that non-conformities, observations and hazardous occurrences are reported to the responsible person of the management. The Company should have a system in place for recording, investigating, evaluating, reviewing and analysing such reports, and to take action as appropriate.

7. Internal Audit

7.1 As per Sec. 12 of the ISM Code, the Company shall carry out internal safety audits on board and ashore at intervals not exceeding twelve (12) months to verify whether safety and pollution-prevention activities comply with the SMS.
7.2 The internal audits are in addition to external audits carried out by the Recognised Organisation issuing the DOC and SMC.
7.3 In exceptional circumstances, this interval may be exceeded by not more than three (3) months. Request for extension shall be submitted to the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com as per Bulletin 008.

8. Certification and verification

8.1 All Barbadian vessels shall be operated by a Company which has been issued with a Document of Compliance (DOC) on behalf of Barbados and which shall not exceed five (5) years. A copy of the DOC shall be placed on board of each Barbadian vessel managed by the Company.
8.2 The DOC shall be issued by a Barbadian Recognised Organisation (RO) only to Companies that manage or have already expressed interest in registering and managing a vessel, hence in possession of the BMSR “Statement to intent to register” letter.
8.3 All Barbadian vessels shall be issued with a Safety Management Certificate (SMC) by an RO and such SMC shall not exceed five (5) years.
8.4 DOC and SMC are to be issued by a Barbadian RO in compliance with Res. A.1188(33) and IACS PR 9, and the certification process normally involves the following steps: interim verification; initial verification; annual (DOC) or intermediate verification (SMC); renewal verification; and additional verification.
8.5 An Interim DOC is issued for a period not exceeding 12 months and when:
.1 The Company is newly established; or
.2 New ship types are to be added to an existing DOC.
8.6 An Interim SMC is issued for a period not exceeding 6 months and when:
.1 It is a new vessel on delivery;
.2 A Company takes on responsibility for the operation of a vessel which is new to the Company; or
.3 When a vessel changes flag.
8.7 The BMSR, in special cases, might extend the validity of an Interim SMC only for a further period which shall not exceed 6 months from the date of expiry.
8.8 Renewal verification audits must be performed before the validity of the DOC and the SMC expires. They may be carried out within three months before the expiry date of the DOC or the SMC.
8.9 If a vessel at the time when an SMC expires is not in a port in which it is to be verified, the BMSR may extend the period of validity of the SMC, but this extension should be granted only for the purpose of allowing the vessel to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be verified, and then only in cases where it appears proper and reasonable to do so.
8.10 No SMC should be extended for a period of longer than three (3) months, and the vessel to which an extension is granted should not, on its arrival in the port in which it is to be verified, be entitled by virtue of such extension to leave that port without having a new SMC. When the renewal verification is completed, the new SMC shall be valid to a date not exceeding five (5) years from the expiry date of the existing SMC before the extension was granted.
8.11 Request for extension of the SMC shall be submitted to the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com as per Bulletin 008.

9. Flagging in with BMSR

9.1 The scope and type of audit for change of flag shall be done on site/on board as per Annex 5 of IACS PR 9 for a Company and those as per Annex 5 of IACS PR 9 for a vessel.
9.2 When due the location of the vessel the audit cannot be carried out on board the RO shall contact the BMSR for permission to carry the audit in remote, where such request shall be submitted to the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com as per Bulletin 008.
9.3 When a Company is to be issued with a Barbadian DOC, at the change of flag, the RO shall carry out an additional audit on site, to verify the availability of BMSR instructions and their incorporation into the SMS. The Barbadian DOC shall have the same expiry date as the DOC issued on behalf of the other flag State(s).
9.4 When the Company audit cannot be carried out on site for any unforeseen reasons RO shall contact the BMSR for permission to carry the audit in remote, where such request shall be submitted to the BMSR at Ops@barbadosmaritime.com as per Bulletin 008.
9.5 When a vessel is to be issued with a Barbadian SMC, at the change of flag, the RO shall carry out an Interim audit on board as required by Sec. 14.4 of the ISM Code and issue an interim SMC. The BMSR, in special cases, might allow Interim audit to be carried out remotely.

Revision History:

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First issue. Supersedes Bulletin 340: Cyber Security Rev.1.0
1.1	Removed Sec. e as “Form 34 – International Safety Management (ISM) Code Declaration” was duplicated. Sec. 5.1 amended hyperlink of Form 34
1.2	Sec. 1.c Changed “Form 34” to “PPR01-F17 ISM Declaration of company” Sec. 5.1 Changed two references of “Form 34” to “PPR01-F17 ISM Declaration of company” and to “PPR01-F17” after “Thereafter”
1.3	Sec. 1.k amended hyperlink and wording

23rd July 2024 0

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Bulletin 032 – Ballast Water Management Rev.1.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention).

b) IMO Circular BWM.2/Circ.62 Guidance on contingency measures under the BWM Convention.

c) IMO Circular BWM.2-Circ.80 Guidance on ballast water record keeping and reporting.

d) IMO Circular BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1, 2020 Guidance for the commissioning testing of ballast water management systems.

e) IMO Circular BWM.2/Circ.42/Rev.2, 2020 Guidance on ballast water sampling and analysis for trial use in accordance with the BWM Convention and Guidelines (G2)

2. Purpose

2.1 This Bulletin provide the requirements for implementing the BWM Convention, entered into force globally on 8 September 2017.

3. Application

3.1 This Bulletin applies to all Barbadian vessels in accordance with Article 3 of the BWM Convention.

3.2 The BWM Convention does not apply to those vessels that:

.1 Are not designed or constructed to carry ballast water (Article 3.2(a));
.2 Operates only in waters under the jurisdiction of their Flag State, unless discharge of ballast water is considered to be a threat to the environment, human health, property or resources, or those of adjacent or other States (Article 3.2(b));
.3 Operates only in waters under the jurisdiction of another State which is a Party to the Convention, subject to authorisation of the Coastal State (Article 3.2(c));
.4 Operates only in waters under the jurisdiction of another State which is a Party to the Convention and on the high seas, subject to authorisation of the Coastal State (Article 3.2(d));
.5 Are warships, naval auxiliaries or other vessels owned or operated by a State and on governmental non-commercial service (Article 3.2(e));
.6 Use permanent ballast in sealed tanks, not subject to discharge (Article 3.2(f)).

4. Background

4.1 Ballast water may be taken onboard by vessels for stability and can contain thousands of aquatic or marine microbes, plants and animals, which are then carried across the globe. Untreated ballast water released at the vessel’s destination could potentially introduce a new invasive marine species. Hundreds of such invasions have already taken place, sometimes with devastating consequences for the local ecosystem.

4.2 The BWM Convention, entered into force on 08 September 2017, aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another, by establishing standards and procedures for the management and control of vessels’ ballast water and sediments.

4.3 The BWM Convention regulations are divided in to five sections, where section D sets the Standards for Ballast Water Management, specifically:

.1 Regulation D-1 (Standard D1) Ballast Water Exchange Standard – Vessels performing Ballast Water exchange shall do so with an efficiency of 95 per cent volumetric exchange of Ballast Water. For vessels exchanging ballast water by the pumping-through method, pumping through three times the volume of each ballast water tank shall be considered to meet the standard described. Pumping through less than three times the volume may be accepted provided the vessel can demonstrate that at least 95 percent volumetric exchange is met.
.2 Regulation D-2 (Standard D2) Ballast Water Performance Standard – Vessels conducting ballast water management shall discharge less than 10 viable organisms per cubic metre greater than or equal to 50 micrometres in minimum dimension and less than 10 viable organisms per millilitre less than 50 micrometres in minimum dimension and greater than or equal to 10 micrometres in minimum dimension; and discharge of the indicator microbes shall not exceed the specified concentrations.

5. Standard D2 – IMO and BMSR deadlines

5.1 Standard D1 is being phased out and by 08 September 2024 all vessels must meet Standard D2.

5.2 The BMSR is now taking a drastic approach for the implementation of Standard D2 and will issue any permit for an extension of compliance with Standard D2 maximum until the 8th of August 2024.

5.3 Vessels which have a IBWMC renewal after the 08 August but before the 08 September are not subject to the Sec. 5.2 above.

6. Exceptions and Exemptions

6.1 While the general scope of application covers virtually any vessel provided with ballast tanks, the BWM Convention also provides for possible exceptions, exemptions, or equivalent compliance methods, each with specific criteria and conditions to be met.

.1 Regulation A-3 of the BWM Convention allows exceptions to the requirements of the Regulation B-3 for:
.2 ensuring the safety of the vessel in emergency situations;
.3 accidental damage to the vessel;
.4 the purpose of avoiding or minimizing pollution;
.5 uptake and discharge on the high seas of same ballast water and sediments; or
.6 discharge of ballast water and sediments from a vessel at the same location where the ballast water originated, and provided that no mixing with unmanaged ballast water and sediments from other areas has occurred.

6.2 Regulation A-4 of the BWM Convention allows permanent exemptions to any requirements to apply regulations B-3 or C-1, in addition to those exemptions contained elsewhere in this Convention, but only when they are:

.1 granted to a vessel or vessels on a voyage or voyages between specified ports or locations; or to a vessel which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations;
.2 effective for a period of no more than five years subject to intermediate review;
.3 granted to vessels that do not mix ballast water or sediments other than between the ports or locations specified in Sec. 6.2.1 above; and
.4 granted based on the Guidelines on risk assessment developed by the IMO.

7. BWMS initial commissioning and testing

7.1 For BWMS installed on board Barbadian vessels:

.1 A test confirming that the installed BWMS meets the required performance standard shall be conducted to the satisfaction of the attending RO surveyor, as per BWM.2/Circ.70/Rev.1.
.2 An effluent test confirming the BWMS discharge meets Regulation D-2 standards shall be completed in accordance with the maker’s recommendations or where appropriate laboratory facilities are available locally. Methodologies and approaches to sampling and analysis testing are to be done as per BWM.2/Circ.42/Rev.2.

8. Ballast Water Management System Failures

8.1 Any BWMS failure must be reported to the BMSR or vessel’s RO without delay. A brief description of the failure along with a proposed BWMS repair plan must also be communicated in a timely manner. The malfunctioning BWMS must be recorded in the Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB). When the repairs are concluded.

8.2 Where the vessels have to manage non-compliant ballast water discharges, the port State control authorities must be contacted by the vessel or company to discuss contingency measures in line with BWM.2/Circ.62.

8.3 The BMSR will issue a permit for Ballast Water Exchange (BWE) Standard D1, in lieu of using the BWMS (Standard D2) when this method is included as a contingency measure in the vessel’s approved BWMP. Concurrence from the coastal State must be obtained before this option is used.

9. Ballast Water Record Books

9.1 Ballast Water Record Books (BWRB) are available for purchase from the BMSR Ship Document Online Form.

9.2 The BMSR BWRB first revision was issued in compliance with Appendix II “Form of ballast water record book” of the BWM Convention, which will be valid until the 01/Feb/2025.

9.3 The new revision of the BMSR BWRB is instead based on the new revision of the Appendix II, applicable from 02/Feb/2025, which totally replace the previous form, and which implements the new amendments as per BWM.2-Circ.80, which gives examples of Ballast Water Record Book entries, ballast water reporting form and tank-by-tank log form.

9.4 The new revision of the BMSR BWRB also include BWM.2-Circ.80 examples of Ballast Water Record Book entries to help officers to correctly populate the entries.

Revision History:

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue – superseded bulletins 272,274 and 347

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Bulletins

Bulletin 018 – Marine Accident Reporting 2.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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1. References

a) Barbados Merchant Shipping Act, 2024
b) S.I. 2025 No. 33 MERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION) REGULATIONS, 2025
c) IMO Resolution MSC.255(84) Code of the International Standards and Recommended practices for a safety investigation into a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Casualty Investigation Code)
d) The International Safety Management Code (ISM Code)
e) Bulletin 035 – Piracy and Armed Robbery
f) Bulletin 010 – Barbados Reporting Requirements
g) IMO Resolution A.1056(27) Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers
h) PPI01-F01 Accident Report Form

2. Purpose

2.1 This Bulletin provides information on BMSR’s reporting requirements for reporting Marine Accidents and Marine Safety Investigations.
2.2 This Bulletin does not cover reporting of Piracy incidents, which are addressed in Bulletin 035.
2.3 This Bulletin does not cover the reporting of Piracy incidents, which are addressed in Bulletin 035.

3. BMSR Contact Details

3.1 In case of emergency the BMSR contact details are as per below:
.1 Email: accidents@barbadosmaritime.com
.2 Emergency 24-hour phone: +44 (0) 7494 116 754

4. Application

This Bulletin applies to all Barbadian vessels engaged in international voyages.

5. Definitions

For the purposes of Section 229 of the CAP 296, “marine accident” refers to both a marine casualty and a marine incident as defined in this section.
5.1 For the purposes of Section 2(1) of the S.I. 2025 No. 33, “marine accident” refers to both a marine casualty and a marine incident as defined in this section.
.1 The death of, or serious injury to a person. In this context, a serious injury renders the person unable to perform their usual duties for >72 hours and includes occupational accidents;
.2 The loss of a person from a vessel;
.3 The loss, presumed loss, or abandonment of a vessel;
.4 Material damage to a vessel or marine infrastructure. In this context, material damage means the structural integrity, performance or operational characteristics of the vessel or infrastructure are significantly affected and require major repair or replacement of a major component or components.
.5 The vessel is unfit to proceed or requires flag state approval or a condition of class before it is allowed to proceed.
.6 At sea, a breakdown of the vessel, required towage.
.7 The stranding or disabling of a vessel, or the involvement of a vessel in a collision.
.8 Damage to marine infrastructure external of a vessel that could seriously endanger the safety of the vessel, another vessel or any individual.
.9 Pollution, caused by damage to a vessel or vessels.
5.2 A very serious marine casualty means a marine casualty involving the total loss of the vessel or the death of a person or severe damage to the environment.
5.3 A marine incident, is an event or sequence of events, which has occurred directly in connection with the operation of a vessel that does not meet the criteria to be classified as a marine casualty (as in Section 5.1 above) but that endangered or, if not corrected would endanger, the safety of the vessel, its occupants or any other person or the environment.
5.4 A marine incident or marine casualty does not include a deliberate act or omission, with the intention to cause harm to the safety of a vessel, an individual or the environment.

6. Marine Accident Reporting

6.1 The Master or senior surviving officer of a Barbadian vessel must notify the BMSR of any marine accident, regardless of location.
6.2 The vessel’s owner or manager must notify the BMSR of any marine accident unless they are satisfied that the Master or senior surviving officer has made the report.
6.3 All notifications are treated confidentially, and a reporter’s identity will not be released.
6.4 Any notification of a marine accident made to the BMSR does not remove any obligation to notify other Organisations, such as Coastal and Port State authorities.
6.5 The BMSR should be informed immediately if a port or coastal State initiates an investigation or takes any other action in relation to an accident.
6.6 An Initial Report of any accident must be sent to the BMSR within 24 hours of the occurrence, via telephone or email. The Initial Report should provide brief details of the incident, such as:
.1 vessel’s name and IMO number;
.2 the nature of the accident, date, and time;
.3 vessel’s location, and next port of call if at sea;
.4 confirmation that port or coastal State authorities have been notified; and,
6.7 Notification must not be delayed until the completion of an internal company investigation.
6.8 And follow up to the initial report, PPI01-F01 Accident Report Form must be submitted within 24 hours.

7. What not to Report

7.1 There is no requirement to report:
.1 Defects to equipment and vessel detentions unless they are related to a marine casualty or marine incident.
.2 Injuries to passengers that did not result from activities connected with the operation of the vessel. For example: a passenger suffering a fall on board a vessel, where the vessel’s movement, design, or acts or omissions by crew were not contributing factors.
.3 Damage or injuries occurring ashore, which do not involve the vessel’s equipment.
7.2 Notwithstanding the list of serious marine casualties contained in Section 6.1, Owners and the Master are encouraged to report to the BMSR any accident which may fall within the scope of their ISM Code reporting requirements.

8. Evidence

8.1 Following a marine accident, the BMSR may require access to additional information and evidence. Therefore, all charts, logbooks, recorded data (hard copy or electronic) relating to the period prior to, during and after the marine accident, and all other documents, records and equipment which may be pertinent to the marine casualty or marine incident must be preserved.
8.2 Where a vessel is fitted with a Voyage Data Recorder, the data recorded by it must be saved immediately and steps taken to prevent the data becoming overwritten. Preservation is mandatory for marine casualties.

9. Accident follow up and Marine Safety Investigation

9.1 Following a preliminary review of the facts provided in the initial reporting and PPI01-F01 Accident Report Form (when applicable), the BMSR may seek to obtain such information as it considers necessary concerning the marine accident and any remedial action taken. A description of actions taken and/or recommendations made to prevent recurrence may be requested. In some cases, the Company’s investigation report will be sufficient, but the BMSR may seek further details if required.
9.2 A Marine Safety Investigation (MSI) will be conducted for all the very serious marine casualties, as defined in Sec. 5.2 above.
9.3 A marine safety investigation might be conducted into marine casualties (other than very serious marine casualties) and marine incidents if it is considered likely that an MSI will provide information that can be used to prevent marine accidents in the future.
9.4 The purpose of an MSI is to help prevent further avoidable accidents from recurring, it does not seek to apportion blame or establish liability. Instead, it works alongside shipowners to help ensure that lessons learned from a casualty are implemented and the likelihood of recurrence is reduced.
9.5 When an MSI is carried out, the BMSR publishes the MSI report that includes safety recommendations and safety learning to improve safety at sea.

10. Offences

10.1 Under Section 19(1) of the S.I. 2025 No. 33 it is an offence not to report a marine accident or provide information required without reasonable cause. This may result in the suspension of the certificate of registry (COR) of the vessel until the contravention is rectified, or in the deletion of the vessel from the register.
10.2 A person who commits an offence as per Section 19(1) of the S.I. 2025 No. 33 is liable on summary conviction to a fine of USD 25,000. A person who fails without reasonable cause to comply with Section 19(1) of the S.I. 2025 No. 33 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of USD 12,500 or, on conviction on indictment, to a fine of USD 37,500.

11. Rights and Fair Treatment during MSIs

11.1 MSIs are conducted in accordance with Resolution A.1056(27) and witnesses have the right to:
.1 nominate a person to be present during interviews (with BMSR approval);
.2 receive legal advice if there’s risk of self-incrimination;
.3 and access their own written statements upon request.
11.2 BMSR may exclude accompanying persons if their presence hinders the investigation.

12. MSI Draft Reports and Comments

12.1 Substantially interested States or parties are given the opportunity to comment on a draft report prior to final publication. BMSR will:
.1 allow 30 days for comments;
.2 address significant objections in the final report; and
.3 require assurance that drafts will not be circulated or disclosed.
12.2 This process supports transparency and ensures factual accuracy before public release.

13. Confidentiality and Independence

13.1 All investigation materials—including VDR data, medical info, and witness statements—are confidential. These are not disclosed for purposes other than the MSI unless ordered by a court or otherwise authorised by BMSR.
13.2 Statements remain the property of the individual and may only be shared with their explicit consent.
13.3 BMSR ensures that MSIs are conducted independently, without external influence. Investigators operate free from commercial, political, or legal pressures. The process is impartial and confidential.

Revision History:

Revision No	Description Of Revision
1.0	First Issue – supersede: Bulletin 317 : Casualty and Accident/Incident Reporting Requirements Rev.1.0 Content moved from Bulletin 010
1.1	Amended phone number in sec. 3.1.2
1.2	Amended email address in sec. 3.1.1
1.3	Amended Sec. 1. b, 2.3, 3.1, 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.8, 7,9, 9.2, 9.5 and 10.2
2.0	• Amended Sec.1 All references with hyperlinks • Amended Sec. 2.3, 5.1, 10.1 wording and cross-reference fields • Rewritten Sec. 10.2 • Amended Sec. 6.8, 9.1 with new reporting form • Added new sections: 11,12 and 13.

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Category: Bulletins

Bulletin 002 – Vessel Registration & Register Alterations Rev.2.2

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations

Bulletin 001 – Bulletin System Rev. 2.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 040 – Medical Care and Medical Oxygen Cylinders 1.1

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 003 – Mortgages 2.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 017 – LRIT Requirements 1.1

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 028 – Barbadian Vessels’ Accommodation Standards Rev.1.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 050 – Lifting appliances and Anchor handling winches 1.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 029 – International Safety Management (ISM) Code 1.3

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 032 – Ballast Water Management Rev.1.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

Bulletin 018 – Marine Accident Reporting 2.0

Notice to: Shipowners, Operators, Officers, Flag State Inspectors and Recognised Organisations.

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