Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has announced that early next year it will transfer six of its cruise ships to the Bahamas Registry, joining 13 other Royal Caribbean ships already registered … Read More
Maritime
Maritime Cadet Training
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Transport and Bahamas Maritime Authority introduced a Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) programme within the secondary schools in The Bahamas. Specifically, the BMCC aims … Read More
BMA Seeking Technical Assistant
The Bahamas Maritime Authority, a Bahamian public corporation responsible for administering The Bahamas Shipping Register, is advertising for a Technical Assistant to be based in its London office. The Bahamas … Read More
Ship Registry Success Seen As Part Of Wider Appeal
**Maritime Board Named** Prime Minister Perry G. Christie yesterday named the new Bahamas Maritime Authority Board members, charging them with responsibility for monitoring maritime activity and increasing the Bahamas Ship … Read More
Bahamas Maritime Authority News
The Bahamas: Undisputed Lead Flag For Cruise Ships The Bahamas fleet reads like a *”Who’s Who”* of international shipping. Cruise operators include well-known names such as Disney, Crystal, Radisson, Carnival, … Read More
Bahamas Ship Registry
Last year saw an increase of 6% in shipping tonnage registered with the Bahamas Maritime Authority, with total gt now recorded at 32.5 million. Tankers account for 25% of ships … Read More
Bahamas Re-elected To IMO Council
The Bahamas has been elected to a second two-year term on the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations (UN) agency for the safety of shipping and … Read More