The BMA: steering towards a sustainable future
As challenges go, significantly cutting the shipping industry’s carbon footprint by 2050 is a big one. A sector powered by fossil fuels must learn to build a new generation of…
BMA announces agreement for representation in South Korea
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) announces that it has signed an agreement with Ben Line Agencies to establish representation in South Korea, one of the world’s leading ship-building and ship-owning…
BMA Asia interview with Tanker Shipping and Trade
While Singapore often takes centre stage as the regional hub, Hong Kong has long held a strong position due to its long-term links with shipping and the powerhouse that is…
Seapeak rebrand starts with the renaming of The Seapeak Vancouver
Further to the recent acquisition of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. by US Investment Firm, Stonepeak, the re-brand as Seapeak is well underway with the first vessel re-naming ceremony complete. The…
A Message from The Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA)
I have always found writing a message for the BMA Flag something enjoyable, being able to share thoughts on developments both in shipping as such, but of course also on…
Introducing The BMA’s new board of directors
A new board has been appointed for The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), featuring leading figures from the shipping industry including Jacqueline M. Simmons as Chairman. Jacqueline M. Simmons is joined…
Minister meets IMO Secretary General in first official overseas engagement
Following the general election in The Bahamas and the appointment of the Hon JoBeth Coleby-Davis as The Minister of Transport & Housing, The BMA was honoured that her first official…
Update from Capt. Dwain Hutchinson – All eyes on seafarers, green shipping and tech
Firstly, I hope that everyone has had a positive, productive and most importantly healthy first few months of the year. For my latest update, I’ll cover the three issues that…