Bahamas Requirements

The BMA notes with concern the significant increase in Port State Control (PSC) detentions of Bahamas flag bulk carriers over the last couple of years.

The bulk carrier proportion of total detentions has risen from 31% in 2022 to 54% in 2023 and almost 58% in 2024 to date.

The BMA will therefore be carrying out a CIC on bulk carriers during the above period at all Bahamas flag inspections which are held in the period 01 August to 31 December 2024.

The BMA will review the outcome of the CIC and publish the findings at a later date.