Provisional Registration
The lists below outline the forms and documents required for Provisional Registration.
Forms Required
Other Documents Required
Copy of Bill of Sale or Builderâs Certificate
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation for owning Company
âBlueâ Card CLC Oil Pollution certificate (Tanker only)
âBlueâ Card Bunker Pollution certificate (all ships)
Evidence of P&I Cover (all ships)
Copy of ISM Document of Compliance
Copy of last CSR issued to ship by former Flag (or flags if dual registry)
Copy of former Class Certificate
Registration Checklist
The checklist below outlines the additional forms and documents required for Provisional and/or Permanent Registration. Click the button below to save or download a Microsoft Word checklist document.
Permanent Registration
The list below outlines the forms and documents required for Permanent Registration.
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:
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 worldâs shipping legislation.
Recognised Organisations
Ten Classification Societies that are members of IACS (International Association of Classification Societies), as well as several other recognised organisations, have been appointed to survey and issue statutory certificates on our behalf.