Vision & Objectives

Undisputed status of Leadership through Excellence – a responsible, sustainable and respected association and flag state, committed to continuous improvement – and to constructively influencing the Bahamas Maritime Authority and the future of the shipping industry.

Bahamas Shipowners Association Bulk Carrier
Bahamas Shipowners Association Containership
Bahamas Shipowners Association

Mission

To work across national, regional and international government and governmental bodies to support and protect the BSA members’ interests and through providing active and cost effective support, including relevant information, meeting members’ needs for the delivery of safe, efficient, and environmentally sound marine transportation, and by combining the strength of our members advance the competitive strength of the Bahamian Registry, raising the BSA profile within industry as a quality Association whilst upholding the BMA as a symbol of quality and promoting the Registry, and by doing so create enduring value for all Stakeholders.

The Bahamas Shipowners Association

The Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) was inaugurated in London on 11 July 1997 by the then Bahamas Minister of Transport, James F Knowles. 

The Association represents the shipowners of the sixth largest register in the world and members have common interests and a purpose. Having joined, most members choose to remain members of this influential body, pooling knowledge and experience, and collectively provide a clear voice on industry matters.  

Board of Directors

Henrik Andersen

MUR Shipping DMCC

Alex Beasley

Gearbulk Pool Ltd

Claes Berglund

Stena Line Group

Rajesh Dhadwal

Campbell Shipping

Kenneth Engstrom

SunStone Ship Inc.

Dimitris Fafalios

Fafalios Shipping

Antonios Faraklas

Chartworld Shipping Corp

Francesco Gandolfo

SAIPEM

Anne Liversedge, Legal Counsel

Teekay Tankers Ltd.

Domenico Rognoni, Chair

Carnival Cruise Lines

George Sarris,
Deputy Chair

Enterprises Shipping & Trading SA

Harry Vafias

StealthGas Inc.

Bahamas Shipowners Association

The Bahamas Flag

The Bahamas is the flag of choice for many of the world’s finest fleets and the flag has a reputation for high quality and excellence.  Through constant focus on safety, a high rate responsiveness by the Bahamas Maritime Authority and a pragmatic approach to fusing operational and regulatory matters, the Bahamas flag is the trusted first option flag for many of the biggest players in international shipping.