Apply In-Person

1. To apply for Wreck Removal Insurance, the applicant has to visit any nearest office of the Bahamas Maritime Authority. The address and contact details can be found in the following Address Details link
2. Visit the office and get an application form for Wreck Removal Insurance. Or tap on the following link to download it: Application Form
3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Note: Persons authorised to complete and sign this form include the vessel’s Owner, Manager, Officer, Secretary and Attorney-in-fact. Where applicable, a notarised Power of Attorney must be given.
4. After filling the application form, make sure to attach all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
6. Pay the fees as per the authority’s quote.
7. The application along with the attached documents will be forwarded for further verifications.
8. Once all the internal processes are over, the applicants will be notified with the further instructions regarding the registration.
   

• Completed Application Form
• Notarised Power of Attorney (if applicable)
• Certificate of Insurance or other Financial Security
• Copy of International Tonnage Certificate (to be included for non-Bahamian ships)
  

Note: Please attach any other document/s the concerned authority may request.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority
Nassau Office
Shirlaw House
226 Shirley Street
PO Box N-4679
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel. +1 242 356 5772
Website: Link
Contact: Link

Persons authorised to complete and sign the application form for Wreck Removal Insurance certificate include, the vessel’s Owner, Manager, Officer, Secretary and Attorney-in-fact. Where applicable, a notarised Power of Attorney must be given.

Please pay as per the authority’s quote.

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Application form: R218 – Wreck Removal

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The application form has to be completed in BLOCK CAPITALS.

• Name of Vessel
• IMO Number
• Date of Build (Delivery)
• Type of Vessel
• Gross Tonnage
• Net Tonnage
• Flag State of Vessel
• Port of Registry
• Distinctive No./Letters
• Name of Registered Owner
• Full address of Principal Place of Business of Registered Owner
• Insurance or Financial security provided
• Name
• Duration of Security
• Name of Applicant
• Address of Applicant
• Position
• Declaration
• Signature
  

The wreck removal insurance certificate concerns liability insurance in connection with the identification, marking and removal of wrecks.

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