The Bahamas is a proud island nation steeped in the history and traditions of the sea. From 1492 when Christopher Columbus first discovered the islands, through the 17th and 18th centuries which saw The Bahamas dominated by pirates, to today’s vigorous maritime centre, The Bahamas has a rich maritime heritage. When the first ship was registered in The Bahamas more than 30 years ago, little did anyone realise that the fleet would grow to its current position as one of the world’s largest Registers with over 50 million gt of ships flying the Bahamas flag in every corner of the globe. B...