Provisional Registration

The lists below outline the forms and documents required for Provisional Registration.

Forms Required

PPR01-F01: Application for Registration

PPR01-F02: Application for SSL

PPR01-F04: Security Communication Statement

PPR01-F07: Registering EPIRB

PPR01-F09: Declaration of Ownership

PPR01-F13: Memorandum as to the Registration of Managing Owners

PPR01-F14: Appointment of Authorised Officer

PPO01-F05: Application for Minimum Safe Manning

PPO01-F07: DMLC Part I Application Form

Other Documents Required

Copy of Bill of Sale or Builder’s Certificate

Copy of Certificate of Incorporation for owning Company

‘Blue’ Card CLC Oil Pollution certificate (Tanker only)

‘Blue’ 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.

Documents Required

PPR01-F04: Security Communication Statement

Bill of Sale (original)

Deletion Certificate (free of encumbrance) from former flag (if applicable)

Completed Carving & Marking Note

Copy of Operating Company’s DOC

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 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

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.