A large number delegates attended the recent Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) Technical Seminar in Athens, Greece, where they were given vital updates on environmental regulatory and general technical matters.  The event took place during the Authority’s 30^th Anniversary year and included participants from shipowning, ship managing, class societies, media, BMA Inspectors and other Greek industry stakeholders.

Recognising the importance and invaluable benefit of industry engagement, collaboration has long been a key strategic objective of The BMA and this was emphasised by Managing Director and CEO, Capt. Dwain Hutchinson, in his opening remarks.

The BMA’s Greek team was supported by BMA Deputy Director of Maritime Affairs, Capt. Ghulam Hussain and Technical Compliance Officer, Inspection & Surveys, Arie Durbazevs, who provided key information through presentations entitled ‘IMO Environment Regulatory Update‘ and  ‘Alternative Fuels & Energy Efficiency Overview‘ respectively.  The likely outcomes of the IMO strategy on Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and maintaining a balance between protecting the marine environment whilst ensuring shipboard operations remain effective and financially viable were key areas of focus for all participants.

Commenting on the delivery of a successful event, BMA Regional Director, Dimitri Tsiftsis, said, “For 30 years The BMA has been steadfastly committed to providing a quality registration service, and that continues to be a cornerstone in the service that we offer to Greek owned and managed Bahamas-flagged ships. We truly appreciate the trust our owners and managers have placed in The Bahamas.”