I think it is registered under the port of arrival after 1837.
I suppose that, if the baby was healthy, there would be no reason why the baptism couldn't take place in their home parish. If the child was sickly there may be a difference.
What if there were a Minister of Religion, either attached to, or as a passenger on the ship, who could have christened the child? Would the only entry be in the Ship's Log?
Maybe one of our Site Brainiacs may have the answer.
I'm pretty sure there are entries for before 1837 on the Overseas Indexes (available on findmypast and Family Relatives) which may well include births on board ship. I don't know if I'll have time to check it out myself just now...
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