BMA Joins Bahamas Shipowners Association for AGM & Maritime Industry Forum

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) joined members of the Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) and representatives from across the maritime industry in Genoa on 30 September for the BSA Annual General Meeting and Maritime Industry Forum 2026, held under the theme “Building Resilience in a Changing Maritime Landscape.”

The event provided an important opportunity for direct engagement between the BMA, shipowners and other industry stakeholders on regulatory, operational and strategic matters affecting the international fleet.

The BMA delegation was led by Board Chairman Jacqueline M. Simmons, accompanied by Deputy Chairman Peter John Goulandris; Managing Director & CEO Capt. Dwain Hutchinson; Stephen Keenan, Senior Deputy Director (Inspections & Surveys); and Capt. Ghulam Hussain, Deputy Director (Maritime Affairs). The team provided an update on the Authority, including the Bahamas fleet, legislative developments, key achievements and the BMA’s strategic direction for growth, with continued emphasis on industry engagement, digitalisation and quality customer service.

The BMA also took the opportunity to recognise outgoing BSA Chairman Capt. Domenico Rognoni and Manager Anders Brodjie, expressing its appreciation for their contributions to the Association and their support of the longstanding relationship between the BSA and the BMA. A warm welcome and commitment to collaboration was extended to Simon Church as the incoming BSA Manager.

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