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Visiting Vessel Navigation Permit in Bahraini Waters
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Application form for visiting vessel navigation permit in Bahraini waters. The completed form and required documents must be submitted to yacht@mtt.gov.bh | [PDF, 224 KB] |
Arrival/Departure
Form Name | Download Form |
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Ship Pre-arrival Notification: An application form for pre arrival notification of ships. Permission for vessel to depart: An application form for permission for a vessel to depart. Ship pre-arrival notifications need to be submitted to the port control at least 24hrs before the arrival of the vessel to the Kingdom of Bahrain. For more information, please contact BPCU@mtt.gov.bh/ +973 17162010 | [PDF, 266] [PDF, 674 KB]
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Aids to Navigations (AtoNs) and Mooring Buoys
Form Name | Download Form |
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Application for the installation of the aids to navigation or the mooring buoys in Bahriani waters. | [PDF, 767 KB] |
Gate Passes
Form Name | Download Form |
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PMA Permanent Pass and Pass Renewal: Application for a PMA pass and for the renewal of an existing pass to permit entry into PMA facilities. | [PDF, 51 KB] |
Reissue of Lost PMA Pass Application Form: An application for the replacement of a lost pass. | [PDF, 581 KB] |
Permit to Work: The PMA Work Permit is a safety system for work performed at sites controlled by the Ports and Maritime Affairs (PMA) to ensure a high standard of protection for people, the environment, and property. | [PDF, 587 KB] |
Large Vessel Registration
Type of Certificate | The Requested Documents |
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Registration Certificate |
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Navigation License |
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Minimum Safe Manning | Application Form [DOC, 234 KB] |
Exemption/Dispensation | Application Form [DOC, 227 KB] |
Bunker Certificate (if GT 1000 and above) | Blue Card addressed to the Ports and Maritime Affairs – Kingdom of Bahrain |
CLC Certificate (if carrying more than 2000 of oil in bulk as cargo) | Blue Card addressed to the Ports and Maritime Affairs – Kingdom of Bahrain |
CSR (Continuous Synopsis Record) |
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Deletion Certificate |
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Mortgage |
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Non-Encumbrances Certificate |
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Endorsement |
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Boat Master |
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Seamen Record Book |
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Form | Download Form |
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Application for Underwater Survey In Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) | [DOC, 229 KB] |
Application for Dispensation of Manning | [PDF, 195 KB] |
Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following
email: ship_registry@mtt.gov.bh
Tel: +973 17337911 / 17337926 / 17337917 / 17337909
Small Ship Registration
Type of Service | Download Form |
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Small Ship Registration | [PDF, 865 KB] |
Small Ship Navigation Licenses | [PDF, 870 KB] |
Declaration | [PDF, 4.0 MB] |
Maritime Safety Forms
Form Name | Download Form |
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Work and Navigation Permits Application Form For a Foreign Vessel Operating in Bahraini Waters | [PDF, 188 KB] |
Marine Pilot & Tug Master License | [PDF, 279 KB] |
Application for Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) | [PDF, 162KB] |
Foreign Ship Name Painting Permit | [PDF, 126 KB] |
Application for Cargo Float Off or On in Bahraini Waters | [PDF, 171 KB] |
Application for Underwater Survey Permit - Ships | [PDF, 136 KB] |
Application for Underwater Survey Permit - Projects | [PDF, 75 KB] |
Application for Hot Work Permit | [PDF, 128 KB] |
Immobilization of Ship’s Engine at Anchorages/Berth | [PDF, 134 KB] |
Application for Rescue/Lifeboat Lowering Permit | [PDF, 128 KB] |
Application for Rescue/Lifeboat Lowering Permit - Facility | [PDF, 123 KB] |
Approval of Inflatable Life Rafts Service Station | [PDF, 194 KB] |
Application for Marine Project Permit | [PDF, 152 KB] |
Filled forms can be submitted with any other required documentation to the following email: msep@mtt.gov.bh , Tel: +973 17337973 / +973 17337914 / +973 17337913
The Ports and Maritime Affairs are responsible for the licensing of 13 activities which include:
Activity Code | Activity Name |
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52220-5 | Bunkering Services [PDF, 236 KB] |
52220-4 | Navigational Aid Services [PDF, 231 KB] |
52220-6 | Pilotage [PDF, 233 KB] |
5229021 | Sea Freight Agent [PDF, 232 KB] |
5011 | Water Passenger Transport [PDF, 248 KB] |
5621-3 | Ship Chandelling Agent [PDF, 232 KB] |
5012-1 | Ship Management and operation Services [PDF, 231 KB] |
383003 | Ship Recycling [PDF, 241 KB] |
30111 | Ship Repair Services [PDF, 238 KB] |
5229022 | Ship Agent [PDF, 232 KB] |
5224-2 | Stevedoring [PDF, 231 KB] |
52220-3 | Towage [PDF, 247 KB] |
52220-1 | Service activities incidental to water transportation - Management and Operation of Ports and Private Jetties [PDF, 242 KB] |
To apply for these licenses, please access the SIJLAT system on www.sijilat.bh
Last Updated Date: 29-04-2025