A look back at some of the achievements within The Bahamas Maritime Authority

The BMA joins Caribbean Memorandum of understanding (CMOU)

The first edition of The Bahamas Flag was launched by Transport Minister, The Honourable Tennyson Wells. The first issue was released in January 1997

The Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) was formed

The Bahamas is once again elected to the IMO since when it has served continuously through until the present day

The Bahamas Ship Register in London is fully computerised, making it one of the most technically advanced Register systems in the world

The Bahamas is on the White List of the 2001 Report of the Paris MoU. Testament to the high standards which shipowners flying the Bahamas flag have maintained. The White List represents quality flags with a consistently low detention record.

Norwegian controlled ships make up nearly 20% of the flag’s entire fleet, which at the time was the largest percentage by nationality

The BMA celebrates 50,000 STCW endorsements

The Bahamas presents $2 million to IMO, to settle the assessed budget contribution.

30 years since the first ship was registered in the Bahamas

The BMA puts in place its own procedures for approval of approved training courses

Bahamas hits 50 million gt

World’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, is flagged with The Bahamas

The Bahamas begins the new decade with the launch of the Bahamas Yacht Registry

Bahamas heads IMO SubCommittee

The Bahamas launches an online system for seafarer’s documentation

The Bahamas achieves Paris MOU “Low Risk” status

The Marine Accident Investigators’ International Forum (MAIIF) held their 20th meeting at the Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort Grand Bahama Island, hosted by the Bahamas Maritime Authority.

Bahamas qualifies for US Coast Guard’s Qualship 21 programme for the first time

The BMA’s office in Piraeus, Greece established

The Bahamas National Maritime policy (BNMP) completed.

Bahamas takes position on Executive Board of Governor of the World Maritime University

The Bahamas Maritime Authority Celebrates 25 years

The Bahamas Maritime Authority commemorate 25 years with a brand-new website and fresh new look

Seafaring remains an attractive option for all genders – The Bahamas notices a sharp rise in the number of females enrolling into its Cadet Corps programme

The BMA joins NAMEPA

The Bahamas Government offers shelter to cruise ships during the COVID pandemic

International Women’s Day : Women from The Bahamas share their maritime stories “Women In Maritime – Finding Our Space”

Isabella Jones voted as one of All About Shipping’s Top 100 Women in Shipping.

The BMA Launches Major Enhancements to its Online Registration Information System – Full complement of documentation available electronically

The Bahamas welcomes the registry’s first LNG powered passenger ship – Bahamas Flags Mardi Gras to Sail North American Waters