About us
About
Bhutan Maritime Administration
The Bhutan Maritime Administration is the national authority responsible for regulating and supporting safe, secure, and efficient inland water activities across Bhutan’s rivers and reservoirs. Although Bhutan is a landlocked country, its key waterways—such as the Wang Chhu, Puna Tsang Chhu, and Drangme Chhu—play essential roles in hydropower, logistics, and community transport. The Administration promotes environmental protection, sustainable practices, and modern safety management across the nation’s inland navigation and related operations.
Our Mission
The Administration’s mission is to uphold safety, environmental protection, and operational integrity across Bhutan’s inland waters. It aims to ensure compliance with national regulations, support sustainable river use, and implement digital verification and certification processes.
Using modern digital tools, the BMA facilitates transparent documentation, certification, and inspection services to strengthen compliance and enhance trust among vessel owners, operators, and regulatory partners.
Our Services
Ship registration services in accordance with Bhutan’s national regulations and standards.
Yacht registration support for private and commercial vessels under the Bhutan flag.
Flag State inspections ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and crewing requirements.
Crew certification and endorsement services aligned with international conventions and national regulations.