Welcome to Botswana Maritime Affairs

It is a great privilege for all of us at Botswana Maritime Affairs (BMA) to offer ship owners, operators, and mariners the opportunity to join a world-class international shipping registry that prides itself on serving the global shipping community with the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and support. Our service to customers is second to none. Many new clients tell us they wish they had flagged their vessels with Botswana much earlier.

Commitment to Compliance and Service

Our industry thrives only when compliance is facilitated—and we provide the tools to make that possible. Compliance ensures revenue growth and operational excellence, and responsible shipowners and operators understand that cutting corners is never an option.

At BMA, customer service is our top priority. Our dedicated staff and worldwide offices are committed to fast, responsive service. We guarantee answers within 24 hours, and we are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our website also serves as an increasingly important tool for customers to access timely information and updates.

Training and Certification

Our mariner and seafarer training and certification program is exceptional by international standards. we maintain a global training network supported by affiliate schools delivering STCW courses for ratings, officers, and engineers.

This groundbreaking program is one of the most advanced initiatives by any ship registry for seafarer development. Once a seafarer enrolls in a course, it remains part of their lifelong learning portfolio, contributing to a robust personal and professional growth path.

Certified Confidence

Shipowners can be confident when hiring mariners who hold original Botswana Certificates of Competence. Our certification program is included on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) “White List” of Nations, confirming full compliance under the STCW Convention for the issuance of both original and endorsed Certificates of Competence.

An Invitation

We invite you to consider the Botswana Maritime Registry for the flagging of your vessels. We are confident you will be impressed by our customer service, technical support, and commitment to helping your business grow profitably and sustainably.

If you have not yet registered a vessel with Botswana, we encourage you to register at least one. We personally promise you the most responsive, knowledgeable, and professional support tailored to your company’s needs.

We know ships—we have worked on ships, managed ships, and trained some of the finest mariners and seafarers in the world. With Botswana Maritime Affairs, your vessels will always be in capable hands.