The bahamas maritime authority the bma was established in july 1995. Marine electronic oil record books must meet the specific reporting requirements of imo, solas and flag states. The bahamas maritime authority has provided guidance on oil record book keeping. The bahamas maritime authority record book for fuel oil. Bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships. Comprehensive maritime training programs for the shipping industry in piraeus and kalymnos greece. The bahamian fleet comprises some 1,650 oceangoing vessels totaling over 53 million gross tons. Free delivery option to europe and express delivery available worldwide.
As part of the registration requirements, the technical suitability and age of a vessel are also taken into consideration before it is accepted to fly the bahamas flag. International ship and port security code isps code seafarers examinations guide. Uscg advises for marpol deficiencies found on bilge alarm. Bahamas maritime authority oil record log book part i nontanker guidance for shipowners, managers, masters, bahamas recognised organisations and baha. Receive the latest news, circulars or notices by email. If your company already has an established relationship with the bahamas maritime authority please contact your company administrator.
The bahamas maritime authority oil record book part i machinery space operations all ships guidance for shipowners, managers, masters, bahamas recognised organisations and bahamas approved inspectors. Bahamas maritime jurisdiction means a the internal and archipelagic waters. The bahamas maritime authority garbage record book part ii shall be provided to every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, every ship to which is certified to carry 15 or more persons engaged in voyages to ports of offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of another party to the convention and e. Countries recognised by the bahamas in accordance with stcw regulation i10. The bahamas maritime authority continues to make its presence felt in the area of international shipping. The oil record book may not be removed from any bahamian vessel except as detailed below for change of ship managers. It also has offices in the bahamas house in new york city, in the hutchinson house in hong kong, and in london the agency was established in july 1995. Bahamas maritime authority has permitted to maintain the official onboard records in electronic format provided that the systems are complied with the requirements and approved by bma. The authority has an office in the shirlaw house in nassau. An electronic alternative to handwritten oil record book on board vessels of all sizes. Panama maritime authority recognises prevention at seas.
Dispatch is dependant upon the time when the order is received and provided that all goods ordered are immediately available. Oil record book news maritime news, maritime magazine. Bahamas garbage record log book part 1 the bahamas maritime authority garbage record book part i shall be provided to every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above, every ship to which is certified to carry 15 or more persons engaged in voyages to ports of offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of another party to the convention and every fixed or floating platform, to record discharge of. Bma advises on oil record book procedures safety4sea. Individual seafarers cannot register for this service. The bahamas maritime authority s inspections and surveys department is primarily responsible for ensuring that registered ships are in compliance with all statutory requirements as set out in the international conventions and codes to which the bahamas is a party. The bahamas maritime authority record book for fuel oil and. The bahamas maritime authoritys inspections and surveys department is primarily responsible for ensuring that registered ships are in compliance with all statutory requirements as set out in the international conventions and codes to which the bahamas is a party. In the case of an operation which is carried out by a person who is not an officer, the responsible officer must make the entry into the oil record book.
With 28 global offices, international registries, inc. Bahamas official log book by bahamas maritime authority. Bridge log book also known as chief officers logbook. Established in 2011 and located at piraeus and kalymnos greece, gmc maritime training center provides a wide range of maritime training programs for the shipping industry in greece. When you put them all together it is clear that the bahamas is a maritime nation with a lot of activity up and down the archipelago, from cruising to the movement of goods, foodstuffs and fuel trans. Lay up of bahamas registered vessel practice, policy and procedures.
All types this bulletin is to be read in conjunction with reg. Boris registered users are able to securely submit applications electronically, via the web, for bahamas flag state endorsements, seaman record books, ship security officer, offshore and other relevant training and proficiency certificates on behalf of seafarers who are employed or intended to be employed onboard bahamian registered ships. The bahamas maritime authority bma welcomes all types of vessels to the register while ensuring certain legal and safety standards are met. Reeds marine distance tables marine, book outlet, book.
Oil record book part 2 cargo and ballast operations oil. Jan 01, 2018 bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships on. Specifically, the pscos discovered that the entries in the oil record book orb werent compliant to the bilge alarm data being displayed by the bilge alarm, or also known as oil content meter. General requirements for electronic record keeping systems 4. The oil record book must be available at all times for examination by nautical inspectors or inspectors of any port state when within the jurisdiction of that state. Reeds marine distance tables marine, book outlet, book format. Join us aboard and explore the story behind the worlds leading. The merchant marine circular mmc193 has been reissued by the panama maritime authority with the aim to notify the industry that the oil record book software as well as other official log books.
It is to be kept on board at all times, readily available for inspection or copying in accordance with regulation 17. The function of the bma is to register vessels, enforce ship safety requirements and to constantly monitor and improve standards. An oil record book shall be maintained on every vessel in accordance with the provisions of applicable maritime regulations. It also has offices in the bahamas house in new york city, in the hutchinson house in hong kong, and in london. Gmc maritime training center maritime training in greece.
The bahamas maritime authority record book for fuel oil and ozone depleting substances rev. The bahamas maritime authority bma information bulletin no. The bahamas published by authority nassau 15th july, 2016. Yavuz mogultay, 31, turkish has pleaded guilty before united states district judge mark a pizzo to a onecount information charging him with knowingly failing to fully and accurately to maintain an oil record book as required by international treaty and united states law. Bahamas maritime jurisdiction means a the internal and archipelagic waters and territorial seas.
Raleigh united states attorney george e b holding has announced that in federal court united states district judge james c dever iii, sentenced vaja sikharulidze, a citizen of georgia, to oneyear probation to include seven days of home detention, which reflected a sentence reduction based upon his substantial cooperation in the investigation. Bahamas recognised organisations and bahamas appointed surveyors of yachts in commercial and non commercial use note. The oil record book, whether as a part of the ships official logbook or otherwise, shall be in the form specified in appendix iii to this annex. Campbell, mp, minister of transport and local government met with staff at the bahamas maritime authority nassau office and bahamas maritime cadet corps bmcc at shirlaw house on monday, august 28, as part of his familiarization tour of the these areas. Apr 24, 2018 bahamas maritime authority oil record log book part i nontanker guidance for shipowners, managers, masters, bahamas recognised organisations and bahamas approved inspectors note. This bulletin replaces and includes updates to bma bulletin no.
Bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery. The bahamas national requirements a reference source for bahamas recognised organisations, bahamas approved nautical inspectors, shipowners, companies, masters, officers and crew. Statutory surveys and certifications are carried out by recognised organisations on bmas behalf but it retains. The information contained within is intended to supplement the bahamas merchant shipping act and associated regulations, bahamas maritime authority. If this information is not included in the training record book, the applicant may use the form contained in annex 2. Panama maritime authority recognises prevention at seas oil. The maritime authority deals with the global shipping, while the port department of the ministry of transport deals with local shipping. Mogultay faces a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison. The bahamas is one of the the worlds largest register, following liberia and panama and it is the world leader in cruise passenger ships. Minister campbell tours bahamas maritime authority and. With two key locations, gmc courses are available to shipping companies and seafarers in the region and beyond.
The seafarers component of bahamas online registration information system boris was developed and made available for use to parties registered owners and ism managers, or their duly authorized managing agents, of bahamian registered vessels who satisfied the bmas established criteria, including the signing of a user agreement and establishment of an agreed financial arrangement. Bahamas maritime authority bahamas financial services board. Bahamas information bulletin on electronic record keeping. Order bahamas oil record book part 1 all ships published by bahamas maritime authority with free delivery option to uk and europe on bookharbour bahamas oil record book part 1 all ships. The bahamas maritime authority oil record book part i. This bulletin gives guidance on the bahamas maritime authority bma. Apr 05, 2018 maritime technology and risk minimisation company prevention at sea has gained recognition from the bahamas maritime authority bma for its multiaward winning. Bahamas legislation and other relevant international conventions require that specific actions, events and operations be recorded in a log book or record book held on board the ship. Bahamas maritime authority oil record log book part i nontanker guidance for shipowners, managers, masters, bahamas recognised organisations and bahamas approved inspectors note. The bahamas maritime authority bma is an authority that registers vessels in the bahamas and enforces safety standards on bahamianregistered craft.
Orders placed with us will be dispatched within one to two working days. Order bahamas official log book published by bahamas maritime authority on bookharbour. The record book is not mandatory to be kept on board. Bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships on. In order to reduce administrative burdens and considering the increasing use of electronic record keeping systems. Bahamas maritime authority oil record book part 1 machinery space operations all ships paperback january 1, 2018 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Manually inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessels instruments and sensors, such as gps data time and position, flowmeters and. Maritime technology and risk minimisation company prevention at sea has gained recognition from the bahamas maritime authority bma for its multiaward winning. Marpol annex vi record book for fuel oil and ozone depleting substances.
This bulletin is to be read in conjunction with reg. The bahamas maritime authority issued a bulletin providing guidance on making oil record book orb entries and related procedural matters, and confirming bma requirements in respect of the oil record book part i machinery space operations and associated entries. If your company does not have an established relationship please click the register company button. This bulletin includes procedures for managing the registration and on going. Regulation 17 oil record book, part i machinery space. It is now one of the worlds largest registers, with over 54 million gross tonnage of ships flying the bahamas flag, in every corner of the globe.