The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is delighted to announce that the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), at its 2020 annual meeting, has accorded The Bahamas the status of…
For everyone who spends time at sea, the increasing pollution of the oceans is a cause for great concern but, although there are many organisations promoting cleaner seas, the launch…
The Bahamas Maritime Authority is delighted to announce that it has just become a member of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA).
With a line-up of over 100 speakers from approximately 40 companies, SHIPPINGInsight was a valuable opportunity for maritime professionals to gather virtually to discuss and debate the vision for the…
The BMA is delighted to have been elected once again to the Advisory Committee of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation (IMSO). The IMSO is the intergovernmental organisation whose primary purpose…
For those wondering what a quality flag represents, they need look no further than The Bahamas. Its steadfast commitment to quality and safety has once again been recognised by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) through its Qualship 21…
Excellence and quality are the cornerstones of the work of The Bahamas Maritime Authority and its registration teams. Throughout the entire registration process, the teams work diligently to provide support…
This past one and a half years has not been the easiest and our businesses have faced challenges at a scale which were previously unheard of and the full extent…
In October 2020, The Bahamas Shipowners Association brought together the Secretary Generals of ITF and ICS, the CEO of The BMA and the President of ECSA to discuss the ongoing…
Throughout the pandemic, The BMA has continued to follow the expert advice of the World Health Organisation and local national medical authorities on COVID-19. The BMA upholds its responsibilities and…