Ports and Maritime Affairs

The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ Ports and Maritime Affairs plays a pivotal role in regulating, developing, and promoting the ports and maritime industry.

Visiting Vessel Navigation Permit

The permit grants authorization to sail and dock within Bahraini waters.

AIS Onboard Small Ships

View the procedures for obtaining an AIS device.

Small ship licensing and registration services

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Seafarers' Awareness presentation

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Latest News

IN THE NEWS 25 February 2026

MSC MARIELLA Arrives at Khalifa Bin Salman Port

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IN THE NEWS 16 February 2026

Ports and Maritime Undersecretary Emphasises Technical Capacity as Key to Maritime Sustainability

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IN THE NEWS 05 January 2026

Undersecretary of Land Transportation Meets BCCI Transport and Logistics Services Committee

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IN THE NEWS 06 November 2025

First International Passenger Sea Link in the GCC.. Inauguration of the Bahrain-Qatar Passenger Ferry Line from Saadah Marina

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IN THE NEWS 15 October 2025

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Receives President of Transport General Authority

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IN THE NEWS 14 October 2025

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Building an Integrated Maritime System to Strengthen Bahrain’s Position as a Leading Hub for Trade and Logistics

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IN THE NEWS 06 October 2025

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication Participates in Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference

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IN THE NEWS 06 October 2025

Bahrain-Cyprus Discuss Strengthening Maritime and Logistics Cooperation

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IN THE NEWS 17 September 2025

Over 10,000 Transactions Completed via the Small Ship Registry Portal

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IN THE NEWS 03 September 2025

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Bahrain Committed to Supporting International Initiatives to Enhance Maritime Transport Sustainability

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IN THE NEWS 01 September 2025

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Attends Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Oman

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IN THE NEWS 07 May 2025

Bahrain adopts smart tracking regulations for small vessels to enhance maritime safety

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IN THE NEWS 24 April 2025

Transportation Ministry joins IPCSA

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IN THE NEWS 24 April 2025

Transportation Ministry Signs Contract with Bahrain Flour Mills to Support Food Security

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IN THE NEWS 22 April 2025

Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs holds meeting with Saudi Industry Ministry Undersecretary

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IN THE NEWS 20 April 2025

Bahrain issues new edict to boost yacht tourism, maritime safety

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IN THE NEWS 14 April 2025

The Undersecretary of Ports and Maritime Affairs held a working meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Port Consulting.

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IN THE NEWS 04 March 2025

Port and Maritime Affairs Participates in the Riyadh MoU Committee’s 22nd Meeting on Port State Control

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IN THE NEWS 03 March 2025

Registration of Ships and Seamen Affairs meets with Bahraini shipowners

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IN THE NEWS 24 February 2025

Transportation, Tourism Ministers visit Khalifa bin Salman Port

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IN THE NEWS 17 February 2025

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Signs Letter of Intent with APM Terminals

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IN THE NEWS 16 February 2025

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications launches online system for small vessel registration and licensing

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IN THE NEWS 05 December 2024

Transportation Minister receives APM Terminals Bahrain Managing Director

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IN THE NEWS 08 June 2024

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication Signs with Al Daaysi Holding

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IN THE NEWS 26 March 2023

MTT announces start of Evaluation stage for the “Minaei” Award in its first edition

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IN THE NEWS 24 May 2022

Shipping and logistics industry players to meet in Bahrain this month

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IN THE NEWS 20 April 2021

The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications Grants Yacht Captains a Grace Period for Holding Training Certificate in Navigational Skills

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IN THE NEWS 17 February 2021

His Excellency Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications launches the new vessel traffic management system at Khalifa Bin Salman Port

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IN THE NEWS 06 May 2019

ENGINEER KAMAL BIN AHMED MOHAMMED VISITS BAHRAIN BAY

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IN THE NEWS 21 August 2017

Announcement with Regard to Licensing of Marine Activities

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IN THE NEWS 19 May 2016

Agreement signed between Bahrain Logistics Zone and Multicom Real Estate Company W.L.L

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IN THE NEWS 08 May 2016

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications launches the expansion of Global Logistics Services

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IN THE NEWS 14 March 2016

Ports and Maritime Affairs conducts the first specialized inspection training workshop

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IN THE NEWS 24 February 2016

Main Performance Indicators for 2015 Show Continued growth at Khalifa Bin Salman Port

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IN THE NEWS 20 November 2012

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation Ports and Maritime Affairs hosts leading Middle East trade conference

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Ports and Maritime Affairs

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Visiting Vessel Navigation Permit

AIS Onboard Small Ships

Small ship licensing and registration services

Seafarers' Awareness presentation

Latest News

MSC MARIELLA Arrives at Khalifa Bin Salman Port

Ports and Maritime Undersecretary Emphasises Technical Capacity as Key to Maritime Sustainability

Undersecretary of Land Transportation Meets BCCI Transport and Logistics Services Committee

First International Passenger Sea Link in the GCC.. Inauguration of the Bahrain-Qatar Passenger Ferry Line from Saadah Marina

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Receives President of Transport General Authority

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Building an Integrated Maritime System to Strengthen Bahrain’s Position as a Leading Hub for Trade and Logistics

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication Participates in Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference

Bahrain-Cyprus Discuss Strengthening Maritime and Logistics Cooperation

Over 10,000 Transactions Completed via the Small Ship Registry Portal

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications: Bahrain Committed to Supporting International Initiatives to Enhance Maritime Transport Sustainability

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Attends Gulf Green Mobility Forum in Oman

Bahrain adopts smart tracking regulations for small vessels to enhance maritime safety

Transportation Ministry joins IPCSA

Transportation Ministry Signs Contract with Bahrain Flour Mills to Support Food Security

Undersecretary for Ports and Maritime Affairs holds meeting with Saudi Industry Ministry Undersecretary

Bahrain issues new edict to boost yacht tourism, maritime safety

The Undersecretary of Ports and Maritime Affairs held a working meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Hamburg Port Consulting.

Port and Maritime Affairs Participates in the Riyadh MoU Committee’s 22nd Meeting on Port State Control

Registration of Ships and Seamen Affairs meets with Bahraini shipowners

Transportation, Tourism Ministers visit Khalifa bin Salman Port

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Signs Letter of Intent with APM Terminals

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications launches online system for small vessel registration and licensing

Transportation Minister receives APM Terminals Bahrain Managing Director

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication Signs with Al Daaysi Holding

MTT announces start of Evaluation stage for the “Minaei” Award in its first edition

Shipping and logistics industry players to meet in Bahrain this month

The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications Grants Yacht Captains a Grace Period for Holding Training Certificate in Navigational Skills

His Excellency Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications launches the new vessel traffic management system at Khalifa Bin Salman Port

ENGINEER KAMAL BIN AHMED MOHAMMED VISITS BAHRAIN BAY

Announcement with Regard to Licensing of Marine Activities

Agreement signed between Bahrain Logistics Zone and Multicom Real Estate Company W.L.L

Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications launches the expansion of Global Logistics Services

Ports and Maritime Affairs conducts the first specialized inspection training workshop

Main Performance Indicators for 2015 Show Continued growth at Khalifa Bin Salman Port

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation Ports and Maritime Affairs hosts leading Middle East trade conference