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Man charged in connection with seizure from shipping containers
A TRIAL date was set yesterday for a man recently charged in connection with the recent seizure of more than $200,000 worth of stolen vehicles, ammunition and electronics from two shipping containers.
Minister promotes symbiosis between public, private sector shipping
The Bahamas has launched its bid for re-election to the board of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and just recently opened an office in Piraeus, Greece. These developments are proof of the vitality of the Bahamian ship registry, according to Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin.
Hanna-Martin spoke at the 2014 annual general meeting (AGM) of the Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA...
Port expects to charge VAT on shipping-related services
Confirming that the $83 million Nassau Container Port (NCP) expects to add 15 percent to all shipping-related services it provides once value-added tax (VAT) is implemented, the port's CEO said the facility could also see a spike in expenses if the proposed new tax regime comes into effect.
While he has no issues with the government's plans to reform the country's taxation system, Arawak Port Deve...
CS Satira named as new Campbell Shipping vessel
CS Satira named as new Campbell Shipping vessel
WITH the words "I christen you CS Satira", State Minister for Transportation Hope Strachan officially named the latest vessel to be managed by locally headquartered Campbell Shipping Company.
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
THE Memorandum of Understanding on counter-piracy between the governments of the Bahamas and the United States of America will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the country?s position as a leading global Flag State, Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin said.
Mrs Hanna-Martin said the agreement will strengthen the Bahamas? enforcement reach in volatile shipping areas such as...
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
THE Memorandum of Understanding on counter-piracy between the governments of the Bahamas and the United States of America will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the country's position as a leading global Flag State, Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin said.
Financial Secretary explains VAT to shipping industry stakeholders
Financial Secretary explains VAT to shipping industry stakeholders...
Chamber of Shipping of America Recognizes Crowley's Explorer Crew for Quick Response to At-Sea Emergency
Chamber of Shipping of America Recognizes Crowley's Explorer Crew for Quick Response to At-Sea Emergency
NEW ORLEANS - The
Crowley Maritime Corp. tugboat Explorer has been awarded with a letter
of commendation from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for
assisting a stricken vessel 30 miles west of Providenciales, Turks and
Caicos Islands, in December. Crowley crewmembers quickly responded to
the 20-foot vessel, which had run out of fuel, providing the crew of two
with water, life ja...
Martinique presents maritime plans to regional shipping meeting in Grand Bahama
FREEPORT, The Bahamas
(May 13, 2013) - GAT CARAIBES, a group of transportation companies in
Martinique, will present its strategic plan to the 12th Annual Caribbean
Shipping Executives Conference (CSEC XII),
which opened today at the
Grand Lucayan Beach and Golf Resort on Grand Bahama Island.
Hosted
by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) from May 13 to 15, shipping
industry executives...
Caribbean Shipping Executive Conference to Focus on 'Improving Productivity'
Freeport, Grand Bahama - In a matter of
days, regional and global executives within the Maritime Services
Industry will convene on Grand Bahama Island, for the 12th Annual
Caribbean Shipping Executive Conference.
Under the theme
"Improving Productivity", conference speakers will address key areas of
the Maritime Industry, namely; 'Marine Pilot Services', 'Alternative
Energy', 'The Eco...