Seafarers and Manning – taking care of Maritime’s greatest resource
In each edition of The Flag we are taking the opportunity to introduce readers to one of our departments, giving more information about the work they undertake and shining some…
The BMA recognises its first seafarer mental health training course
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) today announces that it has recognised the Seafarer Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing course offered by Isca Wellbeing as complying with the requirements set out…
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…
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…
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…