Q: What countries are accepted for the issue of Bermuda Endorsements ?
A: A: list countries Australia, Lithuania, Belgium, Malaysia, Brazil, Malta, Bulgaria, Mexico Canada, Montenegro, China, Myanmar, Croatia, Netherlands, Cyprus, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark, Pakistan, Estonia, Philippines, Faroe Islands, Poland Finland Portugal, France, Romania, Germany, Russian Federation, Greece,Serbia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hungary, Slovenia, Iceland, South Africa, India, South Korea, Iran, Spain, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Italy, Sweden, Jamaica, U.S.A., Latvia and Ukraine
Q: What are the Eligibility Requirements for Bermuda Endorsement ?
A: (1) It is a requirement of the Convention and of Bermuda law that officers are proficient in spoken and written English sufficient for their roles on board and it is the responsibility of the shipowner to ensure that this is the case. a. The application for an endorsement contains a statement to this effect that must be signed by the shipowner or his representative (2) Some countries include the function “Radiocommunications” in the set of functions included in the STCW endorsement part of the certificate of competency. This will always be at the operational level. Some countries issue a separate GMDSS certificate with an STCW endorsement showing “Radiocommunications” at the operational level. When the radio function is included in a separate certificate then a copy of this will need to be included in the application for a Bermuda endorsement. a. The Bermuda endorsement will include the function “radiocommunications” with the other functions.
Q: How long does it take to obtain a Seamans Discharge Book and how much does it cost.?
A: A single application can normally be processed within 24 hours. The cost for a discharge book is $85.00
Q: How long does it take for a Ships Cook Certificate and how much does it cost?
A: Ship Cooks Certificate can normally be processed within 24 hours. The cost is $160.00
Q: How do I pay?
A: BSMA Accept Checks, Credit Card, Bank Transfers and/ or Wire
Q: How Long does it take to Register a vessel?
A: Following receipt of all required documents, registration can be completed within 24 hours if all documents are correct.
Q: Can Bareboat Charterers Register their vessels?
A: Yes! Bermuda offers facilities for qualified bareboat charterers to register their chartered vessels on the Bermuda Bareboat (Demise Charter) Registry. This facility provides Bareboat Chartering In as well as Bareboat Chartering Out.
Q: Does Bermuda issue Deletion Certificates?
A: On closing of the Register, Bermuda issues a ‘closed transcript’ of the register that indicates closure.
Q: What is the process for obtaining a Transcript?
A: A Transcript can be obtained within one hour of the request. The cost of a transcript is $160.00
Q: Does the Bermuda Ship Registry have surveyor presence in major parts of the world?
A: Yes, Bermuda have a large contingent of highly qualified and experienced in-house surveyors, based in Bermuda, London and Singapore offices and network of global surveyors covering the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Indian sub-continent and the Far East.