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November 05, 2014
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.

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October 29, 2014
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...

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November 18, 2013
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...

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October 30, 2013
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.

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July 23, 2013
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...

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July 22, 2013
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.

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July 18, 2013
Financial Secretary explains VAT to shipping industry stakeholders

Financial Secretary explains VAT to shipping industry stakeholders...

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June 13, 2013
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...

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May 13, 2013
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...

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May 09, 2013
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...

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