Prime Minister Meets with BSA to Strengthen Maritime Ties

Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Philip Davis (centre) and Minister of Transport and Energy, The Hon. Jobeth Coleby-Davis meet with members of the Bahamas Shipowners Association and Bahamas Maritime Authority, including Jacqueline M. Simmons, Peter John Goulandris, Rashad Adderley, Dario Lundy Mortimer, Senator JaAnn Major, Capt. Dwain Hutchinson, Domenico Rognoni, Anne Liversedge, Ken Engstrom, Claes Berglund, Henrik Andersen, Rajesh J. Dhadwal, and Anders Brodje. Permanent Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister, Creswell Stirrup is also pictured.
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Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Transport and Energy Jobeth Coleby-Davis met with representatives of the Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) on February 18, 2025, at the Office of the Prime Minister to discuss key maritime industry priorities and ongoing collaboration with the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA).

The discussions focused on fleet growth, digitization, and The Bahamas’ leadership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainability, supply chain efficiency, and trade diversification. Climate change and the maritime sector’s role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions were also key topics.

The BSA delegation, led by Chairman Domenico Rognoni, SVP at Carnival Cruise Line, included senior executives from Teekay, SunStone, Stena, MUR, and Campbell Shipping. BMA representatives, led by Chairman Jacqueline M. Simmons, reaffirmed the Authority’s focus on regulatory enhancements and workforce development, including cadet training programs for young Bahamians.

This engagement underscores the shared commitment of the BMA and BSA to driving innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector while ensuring The Bahamas remains a leading global ship registry.