Bahamas Maritime Authority

CrewConnect Europe Virtual Conference
2021-06-21 08:30 - 2021-06-22 22:00 (America/Nassau) | Virtual Event
Leadership, the human element and the maritime workplace of the future.
Hear from leading experts including representatives from Klaveness Ship Management AS, Holland America Group, The Bahamas Maritime Authority, Mission to Seafarers, and more…
The 2021 conference program is available on official event website!

IMO MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC) – 76th session
2021-06-10 - 2021-06-17 | Virtual Event
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas.

IMO FACILITATION COMMITTEE (FAL) – 45th session
2021-06-01 - 2021-06-07 | Virtual Event
The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo from ports. The Committee also addresses electronic business, including the single window concept, and aims to ensure that the right balance is struck between regulation and the facilitation of international maritime trade.

MARSEC21+ VIRTUAL MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE
2021-05-26 | Virtual Event
After the resounding success of the first MarSec20+ conference, Petrospot and CSO Alliance are pleased to invite you to the second event in this exciting series – the MarSec21+ Virtual Maritime Security Conference, returning to the stage on 26-27 May 2021.
MarSec21+ will reunite industry leaders from across commercial shipping, ports, bunkering, physical security and cyber security specialisms, to revisit the conversations opened and questions raised during December’s conference through the lens of the emerging post-COVID future.

IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (Remote meeting) - 8th session
2021-05-24 - 2021-05-28 | Virtual Event

IMO MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) – 103rd session
2021-05-05 - 2021-05-14 | Virtual Event
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes, such as those covering dangerous goods, life-saving appliances and fire safety systems. The MSC also deals with human element issues, including amendments to the STCW Convention on training and certification of seafarers. The MSC has a wide range of issues on its current agenda, including goal-based standards, autonomous vessels, piracy and armed robbery against ships, cyber security, e-navigation and the modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

IMSO Advisory Committee (IMSO AC) – 45th session
2021-04-26 - 2021-04-29 | Virtual Event
The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is the inter-governmental organization whose Primary Purpose is the oversight of certain public satellite safety and security communication services provided by mobile satellite communication systems. IMSO also serves as the Coordinator for the Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT), appointed by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) party States at IMO to ensure the worldwide operation of the system.

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE (NCSR) – 8th session
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-23 | Virtual Event
The Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) deals with all matters related to navigation and communication, including the analysis and approval of ships routeing measures and ship reporting systems; carriage requirements and performance standards for navigational and communication equipment; the long-range identification and tracking (LRIT) system and the development of e-navigation. It also deals with search and rescue matters and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), including recognition of service providers. Joint working groups reporting to the NCSR Sub-Committee include the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue and the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime Radiocommunication Matters.

IMO COUNCIL – 33rd extraordinary session.
2021-04-08 | Virtual Event
The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the Assembly, for supervising the work of the Organization. The Council is made up of 40 Member States, elected by the Assembly for two-year terms.

2020 IMO Awards for Exceptional Bravery at Sea
2021-04-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Nassau)
IMO preparing its first ever Virtual Awards event on its official YouTube Channel on Wednesday, 7 April 2021, at 1p.m. London time. The event will feature the recipients of the 2019 International Maritime Prize and the 2020 IMO Awards for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
During the event, you may have the opportunity to interact with some of the recipients using a live chat option, for which a YouTube account will be required. You can access the premiere on the day using this link: https://youtu.be/TWIG-5OrQQw​ or by clicking on the image.

IMO IOPC FUNDS
2021-03-29 - 2021-04-01
International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (FUND)
The IOPC Funds are two intergovernmental organisations (the 1992 Fund and the Supplementary Fund) which provide compensation for oil pollution damage resulting from spills of persistent oil from tankers.

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (PPR) – 8th session
2021-03-22 - 2021-03-26
The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) deals with all matters relating to pollution prevention and response which falls within IMO’s remit. This ranges from all annexes of the MARPOL Convention through to the control and management of harmful aquatic organisms in ships’ ballast water and sediments; biofouling; anti-fouling system; pollution preparedness, response and cooperation for oil and hazardous and noxious substances; and the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals works under the auspices of the PPR Sub-Committee.

3rd Greentech in Shipping Virtual Forum
2021-03-02 - 2021-03-03
Recent years have taught the shipping industry that each industry player can succeed only provided that all stakeholders enter a dialogue and work together. The shipping industry is peculiar and, nonetheless, exciting because it comprises a number of parties who hold a different and very significant role within the sector. It is critical to hear from all of them. At the Forum you will find out from the regulators, government bodies and major ports’ representatives what the near future holds for ship builders and operators as well as learn about latest innovations and modern technologies from top technology developers.
Topics:
Regulations and their impact on shipping industry
Engineering Solutions for Sustainability and Better Efficiency
Digital Shipping
Future Fuels

MTCC Caribbean Energy Efficiency Conference & Exhibition
2021-02-24 09:30 - 2021-02-26 12:30 (America/Barbados)
Caribbean Maritime Climate Action Conference & Exhibition
Wednesday 24th February, 2021 – Showcasing the work of the MTCC
Thursday 25th February, 2021 – Contemporary issues affecting climate action in the maritime sector
Friday 26th February, 2021 – Technological considerations for decarbonization

IMO SUB-COMMITTEE ON HUMAN ELEMENT, TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING (HTW) – 7th session
2021-02-15 - 2021-02-19 | Virtual Event
The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training, and Watchkeeping (HTW) deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification; the review, updating, and revision of IMO model courses; and guidance addressing issues such as fatigue.

The 27th Annual HACC NACC Shipping Conference
2021-02-02 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The 27th annual HACC-NACC shipping conference in New York City, hosted by the Hellenic American and Norwegian American Chambers of Commerce.​
Navigating Uncharted Waters:
Shipping in a Pandemic Age
Virtual Event Webcast – Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 8:30 am EST

Marine Money Forum - LONDON Virtual
2021-01-27 | Virtual Event
The Bahamas Maritime Authority will be attending the upcoming Annual Marine Money London Ship Finance Forum will be held virtually on 27th January 2021.

IMSO – 46th session
2020-12-16 - 2020-12-18
Remote meeting

42nd CONSULTATIVE MEETING OF CONTRACTING PARTIES (LONDON CONVENTION 1972) 15th MEETING OF CONTRACTING PARTIES (LONDON PROTOCOL 1996)
2020-12-14 - 2020-12-15

Technical Co-operation Committee, TCC70
2020-12-07 08:00 - 2021-01-11 17:00 (America/Nassau) | Virtual Event
Technical Co-operation Committee, 7 to 11 December. 70th Session.
Abbreviated as TCC70.

Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards
2020-12-04 18:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Athens) | Virtual Event
VIRTUAL 2020 Awards Ceremony dedicated to Greek shipping’s virtues

For the first time, the 2020 Awards will unfold excitingly before an even larger, worldwide online audience.

Streaming Friday 4 December 2020
18:30 Athens time

For the first time since its launch in 2004, the drama of the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards will not play out in front of a packed house in Athens.
Instead, the 2020 Awards – the world’s best-supported shipping awards event – will unfold excitingly before an even larger, worldwide online audience.
The Greek Shipping Awards over the years is used to attracting audiences of 1,000 or more guests and has become an unmissable annual event for the Greek shipping community and its partners. Our aim is to ensure that this year is no exception.
Accordingly, we have decided to hold our 2020 event as a Virtual Awards Ceremony, guaranteeing the quality of the event and protecting the health of our many friends, colleagues and supporters in the maritime community.
Although going Virtual has been dictated by responsibility, this year’s format offers some key benefits. Among these are a boundless opportunity to win new friends and attract greater attention than ever before to the achievements of Greek shipping, comprising both industry leaders and unsung heroes as well as emerging talent from a new generation involved in the business.
In grappling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Greek shipping has once again proved its adaptability and durability, continuing to play a major role in ensuring vital commodities and goods are transported by sea to their destinations. Many of the industry’s service partners have also risen to the challenges, innovating with new technologies or services that have enabled the country’s shipowners to operate globally with little or no interruption.
Maintaining high levels of efficiency, safety and service under these circumstances, while successfully protecting the health of employees ashore and at sea, is a remarkable achievement that the industry as a whole can take pride in.
Overcoming adversity in the coronavirus era is sure to be a theme running through this year’s Greek Shipping Awards. We look forward to a particularly strong field of candidates that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in tackling the problems engendered by the pandemic, or else other types of meritorious achievement despite the pandemic.
Once again, a prestigious, knowledgeable industry panel of judges will assess all nominations and have the responsibility of deciding the winners of this year’s Awards.
For more information visit the link below.

IMCA Europe & Africa Webinar – Vessel compliance
2020-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Nassau)
Europe & Africa Webinar – Vessel compliance : Achieving vessel compliance in the current and post COVID-19 world
Achieving vessel compliance in the current and post COVID-19 world
The BMA is delighted to be taking part in the IMCA Europe & Africa regional webinar on 1 December at 10:00 GMT. The theme of the webinar is “Vessel compliance in the current and post COVID-19 world”.
Stephen Keenan, The BMA’s Deputy Director, Inspections & Surveys Department, will be representing The BMA on the panel. COVID is having a very significant impact on the maritime industry and many accepted practices may need to evolve to meet existing requirements. Although vessel surveys and audits may have been happening remotely to a very small degree, this is currently a necessity to allow for vessel compliance. Stephen will be looking at the changes that have already occurred and discussing what may happen in the future.
Stephen will be joining Eva Peňo from Bureau Veritas, Stephen Birt from TechnipFMC and Olav Eftedal from Equinor on the panel which will be chaired by Pawel Panka, and moderated by Nick Hough. The webinar will provide delegates with the opportunity to understand how the issue of vessel compliance is being addressed by a class, flag state, operator and medical point of view.
Please join the webinar to learn more about this vital subject.
>> View Agenda >> Register here

The BMA will be participating in IOPC Funds’ at the IMO
2020-12-01 08:00 - 2020-12-04 17:00 (America/Nassau) | Virtual Event
The next meeting of the IOPC Funds’ governing bodies will take place from 2 to 4 December 2020. A circular containing the invitation and provisional agenda as well as details relating to the format of the meeting will be issued nearer the time. However, documents for the meeting are already available to view or download via the document services section.
Further information on the meeting in general can be found here and in circular IOPC/2020/Circ.12.

The BMA is attending the Legal Committee meeting at the IMO, 107th Session.
2020-11-27 - 2020-12-01 | Virtual Event
The BMA is attending the Legal Committee meeting at the IMO, 107th Session.
Three days 27th Nov, 30th and 1st December
LEG 107
Opening speech by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim

The BMA participate in Maritime SHEEO - creating the next generation of female maritime leaders.
2020-11-23 | Virtual Event
Capt. Dwain Hutchinson, CEO and Managing Director of The Bahamas Maritime Authority will be participating in this important event.
View event agenda here
16:30 – 17:30
The Future of work: Adapting business models post COVID-19 & Changing Technologies
Shanker Pillai, D. Theodosiou, Ritesh Ramakrishnan, Liji Nowal, Cristina Maria, Pia Meling, Capt.Dwain Hutchinson, Steffan Knodt, Kris Vedat

#MaritimeSheEO2020

MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC) – 75th session
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-20

MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) – 102nd session
2020-11-04 - 2020-11-11

7th meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-23

27th meeting of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Search and Rescue
2020-10-12 - 2020-10-16

26th session of the Working Group on the Evaluation of Safety and Pollution Hazards of Chemicals (ESPH)
2020-10-05 - 2020-11-13
By correspondence
