The BMA enjoyed a landmark month in May 2021 when welcoming its first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) powered passenger ship, the Mardi Gras, to the Flag.
Mardi Gras, a Carnival Cruise Lines ship that operates out of Port Canaveral, regularly docks in The Bahamas, giving her passengers and crew the opportunity to explore the islands and experience the renowned Bahamian hospitality.
When announcing the news, Captain Dwain Hutchinson, Managing Director and CEO of The BMA, said: “We are proud of our close collaboration and relationship with Carnival Cruise Line and we thank them for making The Bahamas their flag of choice for this innovative vessel.
“As the world’s largest flag for passenger ships and LNG vessels, we are an ideal partner for owners with ships transporting or powered by LNG. We have a deep understanding and extensive knowledge of both sectors, and will continue advocating for their operators on international regulatory matters.”
Captain Hutchinson added that by registering an LNG-powered cruise ship, The BMA was taking action to support the IMO’s sustainability goals.
Sailing the Mardi Gras under the Bahamian flag made strategic sense, according to Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line.
“We are pleased to bring this new level of environmental sustainability to the many ports in The Bahamas and the Caribbean that the ship and our guests and crew will visit,” she said.
Felicia Alleyne
Registrar
New York
