HomeThe BMA The Bahamas Fleet The Bahamas has a diverse and varied portfolio of ships registered across a range of market sectors. The registry has developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each sector’s specific needs. Perhaps best known for its world class cruise fleet, in fact passenger ships make up just 11% of ship numbers on the Bahamas Register. General cargo accounts for 15%, tankers 12% and bulk carriers 16%. The Bahamas is also proud of its technical expertise in supporting the offshore industry – offshore oil and gas support vessels alone account for 17% of the vessels registered with the Flag. Next Up Market Sectors The Bahamas Maritime Authority has expertise of vessel registration across a broad range of markets. Learn more Vessel Registration Discover how to register a vessel with the Bahamas and gain direct access to the Registration Team, for assistance with all registration transactions. Learn more Bahamas Advantages The Bahamas is considered to be one of the world’s premier ship registries. It offers shipowners, ship managers and their representatives a number of advantages. It values every vessel in its fleet. Learn more