The Board of the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), led by Chairman Jacqueline M. Simmons, recently paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Paul Andy Gomez, High Commissioner of The Bahamas to the United Kingdom, and Ambassador Paul Rolle, The Bahamas’ Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The visit, held at The Bahamas High Commission in London, formed part of a series of strategic engagements during the BMA’s Management and Board Strategic Meeting. This gathering marked the first time in over five years that the Authority’s global team—comprising members from Asia, Greece, London, Nassau, and New York—convened in person.

The strategic sessions focused on charting the course for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, while also examining key industry trends, regional growth opportunities, and the BMA’s expanding role in addressing global environmental priorities, such as decarbonisation and sustainability in shipping. These discussions reflect the Authority’s forward-thinking approach to maintaining the Bahamas flag’s high standards and continued global relevance in a dynamic maritime sector.

Also attending the courtesy call were BMA Board Directors: Peter John Goulandris (Deputy Chairman), Rachad Adderley, LaMarque Drew, Moreno Hamilton, Dario Lundy-Mortimer, and Capt. Dwain E. Hutchinson, BMA Managing Director and CEO (ex-officio). Senator Ja’Ann Major, Director, was unable to attend.

The courtesy call reinforced the BMA’s commitment to international collaboration and The Bahamas’ leadership in global maritime affairs.

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