We welcome some of the latest ships to The Bahamas register.
Vessel Name: Fugro Helmert
Ship Type: Research/Survey
Gross Tonnage: 498
Vessel Name: Ocean Odyssey
Ship Type: Passenger
Gross Tonnage: 8228
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Vessel Name: Strymon
Ship Type: Oil Tanker
Gross Tonnage: 62717
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Vessel Name: Sylvia Earle
Ship Type: Passenger
Gross Tonnage: 8076
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Vessel Name: Theanoula
Ship Type: Oil/ Chemical Tanker
Gross Tonnage: 27452
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Vessel Name: TRYSIL SPIRIT
Ship Type: Oil Tanker
Gross Tonnage: 57244
Vessel Name: HOVDEN SPIRIT
Ship Type: Oil Tanker
Gross Tonnage: 57244
Vessel Name: Lady Litel
Ship Type: Bulk Carrier
Gross Tonnage: 22888
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The Disney Wish is on its way!
The Bahamas was present at the all-important Initial Certificate of Compliance (ICOC) inspection of the eagerly anticipated Disney Wish. The ICOC is an inspection carried out on any foreign passenger vessel which embarks passengers for the first time in the United States or makes an initial US port call while carrying US citizens as passengers.
Photographed here are the full team of eight United States Coast Guard inspectors, three Lloyds Register Surveyors, Disney Wish Officers, Shipyard personnel and, representing The BMA, Capt. Kapila Malawwethanthri, Technical & Compliance Officer from the Inspections and Surveys Department.
The Disney Wish is the fifth cruise ship to be owned and operated by Disney Cruise and is the largest in the fleet. The ship is due to enter service this summer and will be able to welcome 4,000 guests on board. The BMA would like to wish very happy sailing to everyone who will be working onboard the Disney Wish or taking a holiday.
Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Jouni Niskakoski
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A ‘Celebration’ for The Bahamas
The Bahamas is overjoyed that Carnival Cruise Lines have once again entrusted their latest liner to the Flag.
Carnival Celebration is the sixth vessel in the Carnival fleet to be registered with The BMA. She was named in celebration of the Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th anniversary and is its second Excel-class ship following Mardi Gras which is also registered with The BMA.
The vessel is LNG-fuelled, 344.5 m long, weighs in at 183,521 gt and can accommodate up to 6,500 guests on its 19 decks.
The BMA was present with the owner of Carnival Celebration during its recent port state control visit when both The BMA team and the Coast Guard were very complimentary about the high standard level of the ship and its crew.
Currently crossing the Atlantic in preparation for its US debut, there will be great cause for celebration when the ship arrives in Nassau where it will be warmly welcomed.
