The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is ranked among the world's top ten shipping registries and is the flag of choice for owners looking for quality and partnership from a Flag Administration. Its fleet comprises over 64 million gross tons of ships and the registry is recognized as the market leader in the passenger and cruise ship sector and also leaders in LNG and offshore sectors.

The BMA’s remit is to provide the best service to its valued clients, ensuring continued growth of vessels under The Bahamas flag, to enforce ship safety requirements and to constantly monitor and improve standards of Bahamas flagged vessels. The registry has a diverse fleet portfolio across all four corners of the globe.