Prompt accident reporting can help to reduce enclosed space deaths
Prompt reporting of accidents in enclosed spaces onboard ships is essential to enable the shipping industry to work collectively to reduce deaths on ships.
Bahamas Shipowners Association Industry Forum
The Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) AGM, held in October, was followed by a fascinating Industry Forum entitled ‘Crewing in Crisis.
The Bahamas recognised for its consistently high-quality standards
The Bahamas has been recognised by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the excellent quality of its fleet.
Safer pilot boarding arrangements on Bahamas flagged vessels
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) once again demonstrates its commitment to seafarer safety by being the first registry to instigate a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for pilot transfer arrangements. It…
Paris MoU ranking consolidates The Bahamas’ position as a top registry
The 2021 performance listings of the Paris MoU once again place The Bahamas in the top echelons of the White List, consolidating the flag’s recognition by the United States Coast…
The Bahamas continues to be at the forefront of safety initiatives in the offshore sector
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is proud to be part of a working group, brought together by one of The Bahamas recognised Classification Societies, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which…
The United States Coast Guard once again recognises the quality of The Bahamas Flag
The Bahamas has once again been recognised by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) through its Qualship 21 programme (Quality Shipping for the 21st Century). The Flag’s consistent adherence to…
The BMA delighted to be a Partner of SHIPPINGInsight – A Vision for the Decade
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…