Quality Assurance

The BMSR retains ISO 9001:2015 LRQA certification, having first achieved QA certification in 1996, and maintained ever since.

This certification proves BMSR’s ability to meet Shipowner’s and Manager’s needs and underlines BMSR’s commitment to the continual improvement of our performance.

BSMR is a premium quality Flag State that offers comprehensive products and services for ship registration, mortgage registration and discharge transactions, ship’s statutory compliance with Barbados national regulations and IMO Conventions, and seafarer endorsements.

BMSR’s in-depth experience, technical knowledge and quality system is the key to resolving any issues in a timely and appropriate manner, to deliver on our promises.

BMSR Advantages:

Ship registration in less than 2 hours;
Offers a 24/7 service;
Issues permits (dispensations) and promptly provides technical support.

A PDF version of our certificate can be found here: Barbados Maritime ISO Certificate of Approval

Quality Policy

BMSR is committed to the safe operation of vessels and the protection of life at sea and of the environment.

BMSR is committed to provide quality services with an operating philosophy based on open communication, integrity in serving the customers, fairness and concern for the employees and responsibility to the communities within which BMSR operates.

BMSR is committed for vessels to comply with the national and international regulations to achieve continuous compliance with the maritime regulations, as well as the ISO Standard that the BMSR Quality management system operates.

The vision is to exceed customer expectations for compliance, quality, safety, sustainability, cost, delivery and value. We are dedicated on creating a profitable business culture that is based on the following principles.

Customer needs are of paramount importance, BMSR’s obligation is to be proactive in seeking out, and defining customer needs whilst addressing all requests expeditiously and within the legal frame work of national and international requirements.

Commencing with a clear understanding and definition of customers’ expectations, we work hard to be consistent in meeting or exceeding those expectations.

BMSR provides timely professional advice to its Customers to allow them to continue to operate their vessels in compliance with national and international requirements by:

The provision of flag certificates issued by the BMSR and statutory certificates issued by recognised organisation on behalf of Barbados;
The recording of ownership by the legal adding, amending or removing of entries from the Official Register of Ships, including the entering and deletion of mortgages;
The issue temporary permits and permanent equivalences and exemptions, where in the Conventions such discretion is given to the flag Administration;
The above services are executed on behalf of the Government of Barbados which has authorised the Principal Registrar to act in these matters;
To issue seafarer endorsements and discharge books for seafarers employed on barbarian vessels;
To carry out flag state inspection as per Barbados shipping act;
To assess any marine accident and carry out marine safety investigation when required to do so; and
Flag Stater reporting to the IMO as required by Conventions.

BMSR is committed to:

Creating and nurturing a successful business culture based on honesty and integrity;
Empowering training and communication;
Employees’ growth and equal opportunities and rewards;
Embracing cultural, religious and gender diversity;
Placing employee welfare and interests foremost; and
Providing a safe and secure work environment.

BMSR continually improves the effectiveness of its quality management system through the effective application of the quality policies, objectives, auditing and data analysis, corrective and preventative actions and management reviews.

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Nautical Inspectors

A network of Nautical Inspectors is available to carry out annual ship safety inspections and to assist ship operators whenever required. The list of Inspectors may be accessed here:

Nautical Inspectors.

Shipping Legislation

Barbados has been a member of IMO since 1971, and has ratified many of the international Conventions that have been instrumental in shaping the world’s shipping legislation.

Bulletins

We provide regular bulletins to keep our clients and associates abreast of new developments, and work closely with all our ship owners and managers to help maintain a quality fleet.

Recognised Organisations

Classification Societies that are members of IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) have been appointed to survey and issue statutory certificates on our behalf.

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We are here to help you with any queries you may have.

Registration Fees

View our fees for registration Here.

Useful Links

We have a number of connections and useful links just a click away.

The BMSR retains ISO 9001:2015 LRQA certification, having first achieved QA certification in 1996, and maintained ever since.

Quality Policy

Stay Connected

Nautical Inspectors

Shipping Legislation

Bulletins

Recognised Organisations

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Registration Fees

Useful Links

Barbados Recognised Organisations

OUR CONTACT DETAILS

IMPORTANT LINKS

The BMSR

About Us

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Useful Links

Bulletins

Public Holidays

Yacht Registration

Registration Fees

London Office