Page 12 - The flag March 2016

THE BAHAMAS RED CROSS SOCIETYA devastating Category 4 hurricane ripped through the southeastern islands of The Bahamas last year.When the hurricane rst formed, it posed no apparent threat and manyBahamianswerenotevensurehowtopronounceitsname. This, according to Minister Glenys Hanna Martin became a source of humour throughout the country. ”However,” she said, “when this monster storm unleashed its fury on the country all humour fell away and we came to learn the correct pronunciation, “Joaquin.“The storm came to defy all of the scienti c models and projections of the National Hurricane Centre and it ultimately struck The Bahamas with intense force, remaining stationary for many hours over island communities. The destruction of property has been immense, into the tens of millions of dollars but thankfully no life was lost.The staff of the BMA rallied round and made a considerable donation to the Bahamas Red Cross.Successful rescue by BMA shipEVENTS CALENDARSUB-COMMITTEE ON NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS & SEARCH & RESCUE (NCSR) 3RD SESSION29 February – 4 March 2016 u IMOSEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL14 – 17 March 2016 u Florida, USASUB-COMMITTEE ON SHIP SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT (SSE) 3RD SESSION14–18March2016uIMOCMA CONFERENCE 201621 – 23 March 2016 u Stamford, ConnecticutFACILITATION COMMITTEE (FAL) 40TH SESSION4–8April2016uIMOMARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MEPC) 69TH SESSION18–22April2016uIMOIOPC FUNDS25–29April2016uIMOMARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE (MSC) 96TH SESSION11–20May2016uIMOBMA POSIDONIA LUNCHEON3 June 2016 u Athens, GreecePOSIDONIA6 – 10 June 2016 u Athens, GreecePosidonia 2016 is on track to be the biggest yet so be sure to visit us onSTAND 2.210 at the Metropolitan Expo, Athens.LEGAL COMMITTEE (LEG) 103RD SESSION6–10June2016uIMOTHE SEAMANS CHURCH INSTITUTE SILVER BELL AWARDS DINNER9 June 2016 u New York CityMARINE MONEY NEW YORK21 – 23 June 2016 u New York, USA21st CARIBBEAN PORT STATE CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING26 June 2016 u Arubau LEFTTORIGHT:PATRICIAPINDERBMA,COMMODOREDAVYROLLEMD & CEO BMA, CAROLINE TURNQUEST, DIRECTOR GENERAL BAHAMAS RED CROSS AND KENNETH CAREY BMAYOUR COMMENTSIf you have any comments about the Flag or need to tell us of a change of address please contact us on [email protected] 09 February 2016, Castorone, a Bahamas pipe laying vessel operated by Saipem Portugal sighted persons atop a wooden boat while in international waters. The vessel proceeded toward the partially submerged boat and rescued the distressed persons. The two males had been in the water for about seven hours and encountered dif culties, their boat had been damaged and started taking on water, capsizing near Castorone and eventually sank.Food and medical treatment were provided to the 2 males before being taken to Indonesia where they were handed over to the Indonesian authorities.The Bahamas Maritime Authority expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to Captain Stefano Fanciulli and the crew of Castorone for their commendable actions which undoubtedly saved the lives of these two men.WWW.BAHAMASMARITIME.COM12u SAIPEM(PORTUGAL)