The BMA is elected to the Advisory Committee of the IMSO
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…
Time for a rethink on what a quality flag really is
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…
Spotlight on Bespoke Registration Services
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…
A message from John Adams, Chairman, The Bahamas Shipowners Association
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…
Crewing In Crisis Debate
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…
The BMA continues to follow World Health Organisation advice
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…
Bahamas Maritime Authority to implement research into the mental wellbeing of seafarers
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is today announcing a new survey, the Seafarer COVID-19 Welfare Survey, designed to capture and reflect the mental health needs of seafarers around the world…
The Bahamas Government offers shelter to cruise ships
Of huge concern to the entire shipping industry has been the general health and wellbeing of seafarers who are central to the global response to, and recovery from, the COVID-19…