HomeMarket Sectors Passenger The BMA is a trusted market leader in the cruise and passenger ship sector. The BMA’s deep understanding and extensive knowledge of the luxury cruise and passenger ship sector form the backbone of the registry’s leading status in a market that is always pushing the boundaries. Its creative thinking and expertise enables it to support shipowners as they strive to offer new, state-of-the-art ship design innovations and services for their passengers that go beyond the traditional. These may not have been tried or tested before, but The BMA is able to ensure that all international safety standards are satisfied. Its strong relationships with all the major international shipyards enable the registry to have a significant voice in the design and construction process. The BMA works with a wide range of operators from larger, high-profile ships to smaller, niche enterprises The BMA is also actively engaged in a range of industry-wide safety projects such as SafePASS and Flare that are working to develop and augment safety and security, as well as enhance sustainable cruise ship practices and standards. The authority has a broad portfolio of active cruise and passenger vessels and works closely with a wide range of operators from larger, high-profile ships carrying thousands of passengers to smaller, niche enterprises. Furthermore, its comprehensive global network guarantees that it can meet every need wherever in the world it arises, a facility that has helped cement its prominent position within the cruise ship sector. Providing an authoritative voice for the global cruise community The BMA works closely with the world’s largest cruise and passenger industry associations, taking a proactive stance as a leading authority and providing a unified voice for the global cruise community. Industry Partners CLIA – The Cruise Lines International Association Intermanager – The international trade association for the shipmanagement industryInterferry – The shipping association representing the ferry industry worldwideBIMCO – The world’s largest direct-membership organisation for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers and agents Next Up 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 BMA 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 Fee Schedule Guidance and instructions for Shipowners, Managers, Masters, Seafarers, Maritime Training Institutions and Manning Agents, providing further information on The BMA’s competitive fee structure. Learn more Contacts & Locations Contact a member of the team to discuss your registration requirements. Learn more
