L to R: Capt. Dwain Hutchinson, Hon. Renward Wells M.P., Amb. Denise Lewis-Johnson, HE Ellison Endroy Greensdale QPM and Peter John Goulandris

By The Maritime Executive 12-19-2019 06:48:00

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has announced that The Bahamas has been successfully re-elected to Category C of the IMO Council for the period 2020-2021. This will be the 20th consecutive year that the Bahamas has been a part of the IMO Council which is the executive organ of the IMO and is responsible for supervising the work of the IMO between sessions of the IMO Assembly.

The BMA Board Chair, J. Denise Lewis-Johnson comments: This prestigious achievement further demonstrates the confidence that the IMO Members States have in the positive contribution and proactive engagement of The Bahamas in the international regulatory process. We will continue in our commitment to the IMOs objective of safe, secure and efficient shipping on cleaner oceans, as well as ensuring that our Bahamian shipowners continue to have an active voice in, and access to, the process for effective and practical regulations.

Category C is open to those 20 States that have special interests in maritime transport or navigation, and whose election to the Council will ensure the representation of all major geographic areas of the world. The Bahamas exemplified the highest credentials in each of these areas.

BMAs Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Dwain Hutchinson says: It is a real privilege for us to be given the opportunity to continue supporting the excellent work carried out by the IMO. This re-election further reinforces the competence and experience of the dedicated personnel within the BMA and other governmental Agencies and we look forward to positively participating in the important matters that face our global shipping industry.

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