The Bahamas welcomes the registry’s first LNG powered passenger ship
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is delighted to welcome its first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) powered passenger ship, Mardi Gras, to the Flag. The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is delighted…
The BMA sees robust fleet growth in recent years
Despite the recent challenges faced by the maritime sector, and industry in general, The BMA has been delighted to see strong growth in its fleet across the board. New registrations…
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 is delighted to announce that the popularity of its Maritime Cadet…
The BMA takes part in the first ever SheEO conference
The Bahamas Maritime Authority has long been an advocate for creating more diversity in shipping so Managing Director and CEO, Captain Dwain Hutchinson, was honoured to be a speaker at…
Isabella Jones celebrates her place in the All About Shipping Top 100 Women in Shipping
Many congratulations to The BMA’s Isabella Jones who has just been voted as one of All About Shipping’s Top 100 Women in Shipping. This is a recognition by her peers…
International Women’s Day : Women from The Bahamas share their maritime stories
To mark International Women’s Day, The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) hosted a virtual round table forum featuring a number of the amazing Bahamian women working in maritime worldwide. Female employees…
Bahamas ships to benefit from WCPFC and NEAFC cooperation
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…
Eyesea gives us all the opportunity to support the marine environment
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…