The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is proud to be part of a working group, brought together by one of The Bahamas recognised Classification Societies, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which is aimed at addressing the safety challenges resulting from the ageing Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) fleet. More than half of these vessels are over 30-years-old and a quarter more than 40.
Working jointly with a number of stakeholders including shipowners and regulators from the US Coast Guard, The BMA looks forward to playing a major role in developing strategies for ensuring that these vessels remain structurally sound and effectively maintained to ensure the safety of those working onboard and sustain the environment of the region of operation.
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The Bahamas continues to be at the forefront of safety initiatives in the offshore sector