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Support to members by acting as

Benefits of BSA Membership

the flag state liaison between the owner and Regular reports on developments in the IMO Regular reports on developments through the ICS The possibility to affect developments through high level meetings with e.g. USCG, US EPA, EC as well as through the BMA and ICS Quarterly BSA Newsflash BSA Website including IMO & ICS reports as well as a document library for members only.

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members in supporting and monitoring their
other related parties. The Secretariat is also

communication with members as well as
The Secretariat works closely with our
working closely with the BoD on the

interests, and is responsible for
realisation of the BSA Strategy.

IMO Rapporteur One of our main support to Members are the highly valued IMO reports through our own Rapporteur at the IMO. The reports cover each of the IMO Committee meetings, MSC, FAL, etc. and some of the Sub- Committee meeting such as the NCSR. Members can expect the reports within a week following a meeting, covering a highlight and brief analysis of issues affecting members interests an developments within the domain. The International Chamber of Shipping The BSA involvement with the International Chamber of Shipping is increasing, and Members receive similar reports from the ICS me

We monitor developments in the shipping
national, regional, international and other
We cooperate with international shipping
We advance maritime and environmental
regulation, ensuring competitiveness on
corporate interests on a political level.
industry impacting the interests of the
members’ interests and strengthening
bodies to promote mutually beneficial
promoting safety and quality together
sustainability at an international level,
commercial interests are embodied in
BSA members and communicate such
relevant authorities, promoting our
national, regional and international
We represent the BSA members to
We ensure that the BSA members’
developments with our members.
equal terms within the industry.
We cooperate closely with and proactively support the BMA in its role as a leading international Flag, enhancing the competitiveness and growth of the Bahamian Register whilst ensuring a fleet of the highest quality. We support the Bahamian Maritime cluster and seafarer training in the The BSA Secretariat is made up of a Manag- er and a Secretary and is an integral part for realising the BSA Vision and living up to our
Our Objectives    interests.   with the BMA.   Bahamas. The BSA Secretariat Values.

The Bahamas Shipowners Association works across national, regional and international regulating bodies to support and protect the BSA members’ interests. We do this through providing active and cost effective support, including relevant information, in order to meet members’ needs for the delivery of safe, efficient, and environmentally sound marine transportation. By combining the strength of our members we advance the competitive strength of the Bahamian Registry. We raise the BSA profile within industry as a quality Association, upholding the Bahamas Maritime Authority as a symbol of quality and promotin