The Bahamas Ministry of the Environment is mandated to protect the natural resources of this beautiful chain of islands. As our local and international maritime industries continue to grow and flourish, we keep constant vigil in order to ensure that our marine resources are maintained for future generations.
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) was established in 1995 and exists :
- To promote, facilitate and encourage the development of ship registration and maritime administration;
- To regulate and control all matters related to merchant shipping;
- To participate in international organizations dealing with maritime-related matters;
- To advise the Government on any matter relating to merchant shipping, marine pollution prevention and control; and
- To expand and create maritime employment opportunities for Bahamians.