LRIT - The Bahamas Maritime Authority

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Issue Date: 15 July 2009 

BMA INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 111 Revision 3 

LONG RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING OF SHIPS (LRIT) 

Guidance and Instructions for Ship-owners, Managers, Masters, Bahamas 

Recognised Organisations, Bahamas Authorized LRIT Testing Application Service 

Providers (Testing ASP), Bahamas Recognised Application Service Provider 

(Recognised ASP) and Bahamas Approved Nautical Inspectors 

Note: This Bulletin is to be read in conjunction with IMO Resolutions MSC. 202(81), 

MSC. 263(84), IMO Circulars MSC.1/Circ. 1290, 1295, 1297, 1298, 1302, 1307, 1308, 

1309 and BMA Information Bulletin no. 116. 

1. General 

1.1. This Bulletin is intended to provide an update for the implementation of the Long 

Range Tracking and Identification (LRIT) of ship systems. 

1.2. The LRIT requirements of SOLAS 1974, as amended, (SOLAS) Regulation 

V/19-1 were adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in May 2006. 

1.3 The IMO has issued a number of guidance documents pertaining to LRIT and 

there remain ongoing discussions at IMO on the effective implementation of the 

LRIT system. The BMA continues to participate in these discussions and we will 

update this Bulletin as additional guidelines are developed. 

1.4 All parties should note that LRIT data from a Bahamas registered ship is only 

transmitted to the Bahamas Data Centre (DC) and this information is only 

transmitted to another SOLAS contracting Government Data Centre if a request for 

that information has been made by that Government and the request satisfies the 

criteria specified in the SOLAS regulation and IMO MSC Circulars on LRIT.

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2. Application of LRIT 

2.1. The LRIT requirements entered into force on 01 January 2008 and the 

requirement to fit a shipborne LRIT equipment is applicable to the following 

Bahamian registered ships/units engaged on international voyages: 

Cargo ships, including High Speed craft of 300 1 gross tonnage and above, 

Passenger ships, including High Speed passenger craft, 

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) that are propelled by mechanical 

means, 

Offshore Support Vessels, Special Purpose Ships and Mobile Offshore Units 

(MOU) of 300 gross tonnage and above that are propelled by mechanical 

means, 

Commercial yachts of 300 gross tonnage and above. 

2.2. There is a phased process for ships to comply with these requirements. The 

compliance date is dependent on one or more of the following: 

1. Date of construction, 

2. Operating GMDSS sea area, 

3. Date of radio related survey. 

All parties are particularly guided to the reference to the radio related survey as 

The Bahamas requires any applicable vessel to comply by the due date of the 

radio related survey after 31 st December 2008 or after 01 July 2009 if the 

vessel is only operating in GMDSS sea area A4. 

2.3 Taking into consideration the provisions of MSC.1.Circ.1290 and for the purpose 

of LRIT implementation, the first radio related survey due date is deemed to be 

the due date of first renewal or periodical survey of the radio installations 

(whichever of the two surveys becomes due first) after the compliance date 

specified in 2.2. The first radio related survey date is not altered as: 

a result of the transfer of flag to The Bahamas, OR 

a consequence of any scheduled or unscheduled inspections or surveys , 

OR 

any additional or occasional surveys. 

1 For the purpose of LRIT, the gross tonnage is deemed to be the tonnage measured in accordance with 

the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 

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2.4 For the purpose of The Bahamas requirements for LRIT and notwithstanding the 

definitions provided in the SOLAS regulations and IMO guidelines, the following 

terms are deemed to apply: 

Company is the entity responsible for the management of the ship in 

accordance with the ISM Code. For ships which the ISM Code is not 

applicable, the Company is the Managing Owner in accordance with Section 

52 of the Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act 

Conformance test result is the document that is issued by the Authorized 

Testing ASP outlining the results of the conformance test. This document is 

provided to the BMA in order to obtain a Conformance Test Report (CTR). 

Conformance Test Report (CTR) is the document issued by the BMA to 

certify that the LRIT equipment has successfully completed a conformance 

test 

Gross tonnage is the tonnage measured in accordance with the International 

Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 

International voyage is a voyage that is outside the territorial waters of The 

Bahamas and between two or more countries, which may include a voyage 

between a port/location in The Bahamas to another country 

Radio related survey is the survey for Passenger Ship Safety Certificate, 

Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, High Speed Craft Certificate, Mobile Offshore 

Drilling Unit Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, Caribbean Cargo 

Ship Safety Certificate, Mobile Offshore Unit Certificate, Certificate of 

Compliance with the UK Code for Large Commercial Yachts and any other 

certificates covering such purposes 

Recognized ASP means an Application Service Provider which has been 

recognized by The Bahamas in accordance with the provisions of 

paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the revised performance standards. 

Vessel : This term will be interchangeable for ship and unit throughout this 

document 

3. Exemptions and Equivalent Arrangements 

3.1 Vessels that are operating exclusively in a GMDSS A1 sea area and are fitted with 

AIS are not required to install LRIT equipment. However such vessels will require 

an exemption or equivalent arrangement if they engage in an international voyage 

outside the GMDSS A1 sea area. 

3.2 In accordance with the procedures outlined in BMA Information Bulletin no. 8, 

ships/units specified in paragraphs 2.1 and 3.1 above which are not normally 

engaged in international voyages but are required to undertake a single 

international voyage or which are re-positioning from a GMDSS sea area A1 

should apply to the vessel’s Recognised Organisation (RO) that issued the 

affected safety certificate for consideration of exemption or equivalence in 

accordance with the provisions of SOLAS regulations I/4, IV/3.1, IV/3.2 and V/3. 

3.3 Any application, which is submitted under paragraph 3.2 above, should include 

details of the proposed voyage, including dates, length of voyage, port/place of 

departure and port/location of destination. 



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3.4 The vessel’s RO will liase with the BMA and if the exemption is granted or 

equivalent arrangement accepted, the BMA will authorise the RO accordingly and 

advise of any applicable conditions in order that the affected certificate can be duly 

annotated. 

3.5 Vessels applying for such exemptions should note that in accordance with the 

guidelines of MSC.1/Circ. 1295, there maybe a requirement for the 

Manager/Owner to submit the voyage plan (and any amendments) or report at 

specified intervals to not only the Governments where the vessel is proceeding but 

also Governments of the coast of which the ship might be navigating, subject to 

those countries being entitled to the information in accordance with the 

requirements of SOLAS Regulation V/19-1. Details of all countries and the 

relevant point of contact, that are entitled to receive LRIT information, maybe 

obtained from the BMA. 

4. Shipborne LRIT equipment 

4.1 Owners may utilise any equipment to transmit LRIT information on the proviso 

that the equipment: 

demonstrates compliance with the requirements of SOLAS Regulations 

V/19-1.6 and V/19-1.7, and the revised performance standards as 

referenced in IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ. 1307, and 

has undergone a satisfactory conformance test. 

In addition, and if the equipment is being used for another function, e.g. ship 

security alert system (SSAS) or GMDSS transmission, the equipment shall also 

comply with the relevant performance standards relating to that function. 

4.2 Vessels intending to use existing GMDSS equipment for the purpose of 

transmitting LRIT information and which, for the purpose of complying with the 

requirements of SOLAS regulation IV/15.6 in relation to availability, are provided 

with duplicated equipment, are only required to use one of the sets of duplicated 

equipment fitted on board for transmitting LRIT information. 

4.3 Notwithstanding 4.2 above, if a ship is fitted with more than one shipborne 

equipment that is intended to be utilised for LRIT purposes and integrated into 

The Bahamas LRIT Data Centre, a satisfactory conformance test must be carried 

out and Conformance Test Report issued for each equipment. 



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4.4 The Conformance Test Report will be annotated to reflect that the LRIT 

equipment satisfies the applicable type approval and/or certification in 

accordance with the applicable requirement of: 

IEC 60945/IEC 60945 Corr.1, 

And if applicable, SOLAS Regulation IV/14, i.e. where a terminal is approved 

 

for GMDSS functions 

And if applicable, SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6, i.e. where a terminal is approved 

for SSAS function 

Notwithstanding BMA Information Bulletin no. 71, the RO shall advise the BMA of 

any other equipment that they have type approved in accordance with the 

provisions of SOLAS Regulation V/19-1.4 and where the equipment has not been 

type approved as noted above. 

5. Requirement for Conformance Testing 

5.1 A conformance test is required for all shipborne LRIT equipment, in order to 

ensure that the equipment, as fitted onboard, complies with the provisions of 

SOLAS Regulation V/19-1.6 and the LRIT revised performance standards and 

functional requirement. 

5.2 The conformance test shall be conducted by one of the Bahamas authorized 

Testing Application Service Provider (Testing ASP) whose details are outlined in 

BMA Information Bulletin no. 116. 

5.3 The conformance test shall be conducted taking into consideration the criteria 

noted in paragraph 5.1 and in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS 

Regulation V/19-1.4.1. The due date of the conformance test shall be as follows: 

.1 for ships constructed on or after 31 December 2008, the test shall be 

conducted prior to the date of the initial radio related survey after 31 

December 2008, 

.2 for ships constructed before 31 December 2008 which are certified for 

operations in GMDSS sea areas Al, A2 and A3, the test shall be conducted 

prior to the date of the first radio related survey after 31 December 2008, 

.3 for ships constructed before 31 December 2008 and certified for operation in 

GMDSS sea area A4, the test shall be conducted prior to the date of the first 

radio related survey after 01 July 2009 unless the ship is operating in GMDSS 

sea area A1, A2 and A3 and then the test shall be conducted prior to the date 

of the first radio related survey after 31 December 2008. 

5.4 Taking into consideration the principle that an applicable vessel should transmit 

LRIT information as from the date that it enters service, vessels which are 

constructed prior to 31 December 2008 but which are not due to be delivered until 

after this date should undergo be fitted with a shipborne LRIT equipment the 

conformance test should be carried out prior to the vessel entering service. 

5.5 The conformance test should be conducted before the radio related survey due 

date. If the test has been unsuccessful, the vessel should still have 

documentation attesting to a conformance test being carried out. 



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5.6 Notwithstanding the radio related survey due date and taking into consideration, 

the number of ships/units that have to undergo conformance testing and may 

have to procure LRIT equipment, the BMA strongly recommends that the 

conformance test is conducted at the earliest opportunity in order to avoid 

any undue delays to the ship/unit. 

6. Survey and certification 

6.1 The Recognised Organisation (RO), taking into consideration the compliance 

dates in accordance with the provisions of SOLAS Regulation V/19-1.4.1 and the 

guidance outlined in Sections 8 & 9 of MSC.1/Circ.1307, should ensure that 

ships/units have a valid conformance testing document prior to issuing the radio 

related certificate during the applicable surveys. 

6.2.1 Recognising that the LRIT shipborne equipment is recorded on the record of 

safety equipment, where the survey relating to safety equipment is not 

harmonised with that of the survey of the radio equipment and where the safety 

equipment related survey is conducted prior to the radio related survey on a 

ship/unit which has not yet undergone LRIT conformance testing, the RO should: 

.1 issue the safety equipment related certificate with a validity date that should 

not end beyond the end of the survey window of the radio related certificate, 

and 

.2 endorse the certificate to reflect that there is no valid Conformance Test 

Report for shipborne LRIT equipment onboard. 

6.2.2 For cargo ships of gross tonnage of 300 and above but of less than 500, which 

have not been issued a Cargo Ship Safety certificate, compliance with the LRIT 

requirements should be verified by having onboard a valid Conformance Test 

Report. Neither the Cargo Ship Safety Radio certificate nor the record of 

equipment for the Cargo Ship Safety Radio certificate should be amended in any 

way to document compliance with the obligation to transmit LRIT information. 

6.3.1 In the event that the radio related survey is carried out for a LRIT applicable 

vessel and there is no Conformance Test Report onboard but the vessel has a 

copy of the results of a satisfactory conformance test carried out by a Bahamas 

authorised Testing ASP, the RO shall issue a full term radio related certificate. 


vessel and there is no Conformance Test Report onboard, the existing radio 

related certificate should remain valid to the end of the survey window. If there is 

no documentary evidence to attest that effort was undertaken to carry out the 

conformance test, the RO should notify the body that issued the ISM Safety 

Management Certificate and the BMA. 


vessel at the end of the survey window and there is no valid Conformance Test 

Report onboard, the RO shall liaise with the BMA in order to determine the 

course of action. 



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6.4 The Testing ASP should submit the relevant information on conformance testing 

in accordance with conditions outlined in the Testing ASP agreement. 

6.5 For cargo ships of gross tonnage of 300 and above but of less than 500, which 

have not been issued Cargo Ship Safety certificate, compliance with the LRIT 

requirements should be verified by having on board a valid Conformance Test 

Report. 

6.6 On completion of conformance testing, the vessel’s Manager/Company should 

use the form contained in Appendix 1 to submit an application with: 

a copy of the vessel’s certificate related to the radio related survey, 

ship radio license application (Bahamas form R108 version 1.2), 

applicable fee for the Conformance Test Report and revised Ship Radio 

License (see paragraph 12 below ). 

6.7 The BMA will issue the Conformance Test Report document and the 

Manager/Company should note that a new Radio Licence will also be issued to 

reflect the LRIT equipment. 

7. Conformance Test Reports: Validity and amendments 

7.1 In accordance with the provisions of Sections 7.2, 7.3 and 10 of MSC.1/Circ. 

1307, the shipborne equipment is required to undergo a conformance test and a 

new Conformance Test Report is required to be issued where: 

.1 There are changes to the LRIT shipborne equipment, 

.2 The LRIT shipborne equipment becomes unserviceable, 

.3 The Bahamas has withdrawn authorisation to the Testing ASP that conducted 

the conformance test, 

.4 The BMA has been notified by the Recognized ASP that the shipborne 

equipment is not operating within the parameters of the Conformance Test 

Report and/or in accordance with the LRIT performance standards, 

.5 The affected vessel has transferred to the Bahamas flag and its Conformance 

Test Report has been issued by an ASP that is neither a Bahamas 

Recognized ASP nor a Bahamas Testing ASP, 

.6 The vessel is intended to operate outside the sea area noted on the 

Conformance Test Report. 

7.2 Notwithstanding the guidance noted in paragraph 7.1 above, the Conformance 

Test Report will have to be re-issued where there are changes to the following 

information on the report: 

.1 Ship’s details. Owners should note that any name change can only be 

affected after the authorisation by the Registrar in accordance with our 

registration requirements. 

.2 Testing ASP. 

7.3 The Testing ASP should submit the relevant information on conformance testing 

in the format specified by the BMA in accordance with conditions outlined in the 

agreement with the Testing ASP. 



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8. Mobile and Immobile Offshore units, offshore support vessels and special 

purpose ships 

8.1 The Bahamas will be guided by the principles outlined in MSC.1/ Circ. 1295 in 

determining the application of the LRIT requirements for the following ships/unit: 

.1 Mobile and immobile offshore units, including Floating Productions Storage & 

Offloading units (FPSO), Floating Storage Units (FSU), Single Buoy Mooring 

(SBM), units issued with Bahamas Mobile Offshore Unit (MOU) certificate, 

.2 Special Purpose Ships, 

.3 Offshore Support vessels. 

8.2 These vessels should comply with the LRIT requirements if they are 300 gross 

tonnage or above, propelled by mechanical means, engaged on international 

voyages outside GMDSS sea area A1or not fitted with AIS and engaged in 

voyages within GMDSS sea area A1. 

8.3 Mobile and immobile units which are operating solely within the territorial waters 

of country other than The Bahamas should liaise with the Government of that 

country in order to provide information (position and expected time in location) on 

the vessel. 

8.4 Mobile and immobile units which are fitted with LRIT equipment should notify the 

BMA when they are moored on site and the expected period that the unit will be 

moored as the frequency of LRIT data maybe reduced by the BMA. The BMA 

should then be notified when the unit is to undertake a voyage from the moored 

location. All notification shall be recorded in the unit’s Official Log Book. 

9. Failure of the LRIT equipment, switching off the LRIT equipment, ceasing 

the distribution of LRIT Information, and reducing the frequency or 

temporarily stopping the transmission of LRIT information 

9.1 The BMA will advise the relevant parties if it intends to cease the distribution of 

LRIT information and/or reduce the frequency or temporarily stop transmitting 

LRIT Information. The Master shall record such notification in the vessel’s Official 

Log Book. 

9.2 The Master or Company Security Officer (CSO) shall notify the BMA in writing 

(lrit@bahamasmaritime.com ) of the following circumstances that may warrant the 

LRIT equipment being switched off: 

ship is undergoing repairs, modifications or conversions in dry-dock, 

in port or is laid up for a period exceeding 7 days, 

circumstances where the ship is without electrical power for longer than 12 

hours. 

In such cases, the notification and subsequent agreement shall be recorded in the 

ship’s Official Log Book and the BMA shall be advised when the LRIT equipment is 

switched on in order that it can be re-integrated into the Bahamas LRIT Data 

Centre. 



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9.3 The Master or CSO shall notify the BMA, Recognised Organisation and if 

applicable, the port state authorities of any failure of the LRIT equipment. In such 

cases, the notification shall be recorded in the ship’s Official Log Book and all 

applicable parties shall be advised when the LRIT equipment is fully operational. 

9.4 Taking into consideration paragraph 1.3, if the Master deems that there will be a 

compromise to the safety or security of the vessel and that this risk would be 

reduced by switching off the LRIT shipborne equipment, the Master or Company 

Security Officer should advise the BMA (lrit@bahamasmaritime.com ) at the 

earliest opportunity of the equipment being turned off. 

10. Transfer of flag and ships permanently being taking out of service 

10.1. Recognising the need to ensure a timely integration of a vessel to The Bahamas 

data centre, Companies intending to transfer a LRIT applicable ship/unit to The 

Bahamas should provide the BMA with the following information: 

the ship IMO number, 

current flag, 

the proposed date of transfer , and 

copy of existing Conformance Test Report. 

If the Testing ASP is also authorised by The Bahamas, the Company should 

instruct the Testing ASP to forward the LRIT conformance test results, in the 

required format, to Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd (see paragraph 11.2)as the 

Manager of The Bahamas LRIT Data Centre, in order to enable effective 

integration. 

10.2 Companies should note that a transfer of flag may require a vessel to undergo a 

new conformance test of the LRIT shipborne equipment where the Testing ASP 

is not authorized by The Bahamas. It should be noted that the time period for 

such conformance testing maybe 48 hours and the vessel does not have to 

be in port at the time of the test. 

10.3 Where a ship/unit is to be transferred from The Bahamas flag or will be 

permanently taken out of service, Companies should promptly notify the BMA and 

settle all outstanding and pending matters in order to enable the timely deletion of 

the LRIT shipborne equipment from The Bahamas LRIT Data Centre. 

10.4 As a vessel has to be integrated to the Data Centre in order to transmit the 

required LRIT information, Companies should note that the 

integration/decommission of a LRIT shipborne equipment is critical to ensuring 

that affected vessels are not unduly delayed for failing to transmit LRIT 

information. 



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11. Current status of the implementation of the global LRIT system and The 

Bahamas LRIT Data Centre 

11.1. A number of LRIT data centres remain to be established, tested and integrated into 

the LRIT system. 

11.2 The Bahamas has established its national data centre which will be managed on 

its behalf by Fulcrum Maritime Systems Ltd (www.fulcrum-maritime.com) who is 

also authorized as The Bahamas Recognized Application Service Provider 

(Recognized ASP) to perform the functions in accordance with section 5.3 of the 

revised LRIT performance standards and functional requirements. 

11.3 All applicable Bahamian vessels will be integrated into The Bahamas LRIT Data 

Centre depending on the date of their radio related survey and subject to a 

satisfactory conformance test of the shipborne LRIT equipment. 

11.4 The BMA will notify the Company of any failure of the Recognized ASP, 

Communication Service Provider (CSP), Bahamas LRIT Data Centre or any other 

circumstances that will affect the transmission of LRIT information from the ship. 

The Master shall record such notification in the ship’s Official Log Book. 

12. Fees 

12.1 The following fees shall apply to LRIT documentation issued by the BMA: 

Initial Conformance Test Report: US$400 

Amended and/or subsequent Conformance Test Report: US$200 

Exemption/Equivalent Arrangement Document: US$150 

12.2 The vessel will have to be issued with an amended Ship Radio License 

incorporating the shipborne LRIT equipment. The fee for the revised Ship Radio 

License is: 

.1 US$75 for ships 1600GT and less, 

.2 US$150 for ships 1601GT and above. 

12.3 Unless otherwise requested, the Conformance Test Report and revised Ship 

Radio License will be returned by courier to the applicant. The fee related to this 

service is currently US$60. 

13. Collating of Data for Effective Implementation of LRIT 

13.1 In order to ensure the effective implementation of the LRIT requirements to the 

Bahamian fleet, the BMA continues to collate data for the Bahamas LRIT Data 

Centre. 

13.2 For this process, it is necessary to obtain information from all ships/units in order 

to accurately assess whether they are required to comply with the LRIT 

requirements. 



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13.3 If an Owner/Manager considers that a Bahamian vessel does not have to comply 

with the LRIT requirements, the form in Appendix 2 should be completed and 

forwarded with any supporting documentation to the BMA London Office 

(lrit@bahamasmaritime.com). 

13.4 Recognising the implications to the effective functioning of the LRIT 

system, Testing ASPs and any applicable parties shall notify the BMA of 

any difficulties relating to conducting conformance testing or effective LRIT 

equipment performance. The information should include the affected areas 

and circumstances under which the conformance testing could not be 

conducted and/or circumstance affecting the operation of the LRIT 

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Appendix 1 

Application for Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT) 

Conformance Test Report 

Instructions 

To apply for a LRIT Conformance Test Report, complete and sign this form and send it to The 

Bahamas Maritime Authority, London office. You should enclose a copy of the vessel(s) 

certificate related to the radio survey and the applicable fee. Company cheques and bank drafts 

shall be made payable to “The Bahamas Maritime Authority”. Do not send cash or personal 

cheques. 

This form shall also be used for a new Conformance Test Report where there have been 

changes of the vessels details, GMDSS operating area, LRIT shipborne equipment, authorized 

Testing Application Service provider (Testing ASP) or other related circumstances noted in 

section 7 of BMA Information Bulletin 111. 

The Conformance Test Report will be sent to the Company listed in the application form, unless 

otherwise requested. 

Name of ship/unit 

Bahamas Official no./ IMO no. 

Gross tonnage 

Ship Type 

Expiry date of radio/safety 

equipment ( if different) certificate 

GMDSS sea area 

Equipment being used for LRIT 

Details of LRIT equipment 

A1/A2/A3/A4* (Delete as applicable and include copy of 

radio related certificate) 

Existing GMDSS/SSAS/Other* (Delete as applicable and 

include copy of radio related certificate) 

Authorized Testing ASP/Date of 

conformance test 

Company 2 : Name and contact 

details (mailing, telephone and 

email) 

Reason for new conformance test 

report (See section 7 of BMA 

Information Bulletin 111) 

Signature: ……………………………………………… 

Date: ………………… 

Name : 

………………………………………………. 

Company Stamp 

Position in Company: …………………………………… 

NOTE: The form is to be completed by Managers as noted on Bahamas form R104 or the ISM 

Manager, if different 

2 “Company” is the entity responsible for the management of the ship in accordance with the ISM Code. For ships which the ISM 

Code is not applicable, Company is the Managing Owner in accordance with Section 52 of the Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act. 



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Appendix 2 

Assessment of ship/unit for compliance with LRIT requirements 

This form is to be completed for Bahamas flagged ships/units, which the Manager considers 

may not have to comply with the LRIT requirements, by the Managers as noted on Bahamas 

form R104 or the ISM Manager, if different 

Name of ship 

Bahamas Official no./ IMO no. 

Gross tonnage 

Vessel type 

Name of Company 1 

Vessel has Radio Licence 

GMDSS sea area 

Less than 300 GT 

Propelled by mechanical 

means 

Engaged in international 

voyages 

Operating exclusively in 

GMDSS sea area A1 and 

fitted with AIS, OR 

operating exclusively 

within the territorial waters 

of a single country 

In long term lay-up/ 

undergoing conversion 

YES/NO* (*Delete as applicable) 

A1/A2/A3/A4* (*Delete as applicable and include copy of 

radio related certificate) 

Is the ship/unit (Complete all applicable areas) 

Yes/No* 

(*Delete as 

applicable) 

Yes/No* 

(*Delete as 

applicable) 

Yes/No* 

(*Delete as 

applicable) 

Yes/No* 

(*Delete as 

applicable) 

Yes/No* 

(*Delete as 

applicable) 

If Yes, attach a copy of Tonnage certificate 

If NO, attach a copy of Class certificate showing 

propulsion type 

If YES, state operating area (Note that an 

exemption would be required if vessel is 

propelled by mechanical means and undertakes 

an international voyages outside the stated 

area) 

If YES, state operating area and include copy of 

radio certificate (Note that an exemption would 

be required if vessel is propelled by mechanical 

means and undertakes an international voyage 

outside a GMDSS sea area A1) 

If YES, state: 

area/place that the vessel is/will be laid up 

or undergoing conversion 

date that the vessel entered/will enter place 

noted above 

expected date that the vessel will resume 

full operation/re-enter service 

Signature:…………………………………………….. 

Date: ………………… 

Company Stamp 

Name :………………………………………………. 

Position in Company: ……………………………….. 

1 Company” is the entity responsible for the management of the ship in accordance with the ISM Code. For ships which the ISM 

Code is not applicable, Company is the Managing Owner in accordance with Section 52 of the Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act. 

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