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From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence

This World Maritime Day, The Bahamas Maritime Authority joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the global maritime community in recognising the importance of turning international maritime policy into effective practice.

The 2026 theme, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” highlights the importance of implementation across key areas including maritime safety, security, environmental protection, trade facilitation, liability and compensation, and legal support.

For the BMA, effective implementation means ensuring that international standards translate into practical outcomes – supporting safer ships, protected seafarers, environmental responsibility and a resilient global maritime industry.

Happy World Maritime Day 2026.

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