BMA issues bulleting re Bahamas On-Line Seafare System (BOSS)
Increased accuracy and greater reliability of seafarers data The Bahamas Maritime Authority issues bulleting regarding Bahamas On-Line Seafarer System (BOSS).BOSS was developed and made available for use to parties (Registered Owners and ISM Managers, or their duly authorized Managing Agents, of Bahamian registered vessels) who satisfied the BMA's established criteria, including the signing of a user agreement and establishment of an agreed financial arrangement.The main aim of BOSS is to provide enhanced customer service delivery through: 24/7 provision of the Confirmation Receipt of Application (CRA) for Flag State Endorsement for Certificate of Competency for Navigation, Engineering and GMDSS Officers; increased accuracy and greater reliability of seafarers data recognising that this data will be entered by the user; active monitoring/tracking of application by the user through a web-based system; improved financial control noting that one of the conditions for the access to the system is the establishment of a credit account or an agreed financial arrangement with the BMA; ability for multi-users within a Company; vi. environmentally friendly solution through the electronic submission of documents. For more details, click here.Source: BMA
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