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Bahamas Flag Vessels

1,127 vessels registered under the Bahamas flag

Total1,127

Bahamas Maritime Fleet Overview

Bahamas has 1,127 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (453), Tanker (193), Passenger (138), Other (97) and Unknown (29). Track all Bahamas-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

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About the Bahamas Flag

Registry Authority

The Bahamas flag is administered by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), an independent statutory body with offices in Nassau, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Greece. Established in its current form in 1995, the BMA flag is among the world's top ten registries by gross tonnage, with around 1,500 vessels.

Why Ships Register in the Bahamas

The Bahamas combines open-registry economics with a strong common-law legal framework inherited from the United Kingdom. Shipping income is tax-free, registration is straightforward, and the BMA has built a particular reputation for cruise-ship and large-yacht regulation — many of the world's largest cruise vessels first registered in the Bahamas. The flag holds Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white-list status.

Notable Operators

Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and a substantial share of Norwegian Cruise Line tonnage fly the Bahamas flag. The BMA is also the registry of choice for many of the world's largest superyachts above 500 GT.

Trade Routes

Bahamas-flagged cruise ships dominate Caribbean itineraries from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and Galveston, plus Mediterranean and Northern European seasonal deployments. Bahamas-flagged tankers and bulkers, while a smaller share of the fleet, run typical deep-sea routes including Atlantic and Indian Ocean trades.

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ARTANIA
MMSI 311000608·Passenger
2
AKNOUL
MMSI 311045500·Cargo
3
CMA CGM EAST
MMSI 311001767·Cargo
4
LNG JUNO
MMSI 311000583·Tanker - Hazard A (Major)
5
HARMONY OF THE SEAS
MMSI 311000396·Passenger
6
LONDON SPIRIT
MMSI 311000455·Tanker
7
ATLANTICA
MMSI 311000736·Cargo
8
VICTORIA CLIPPER V
MMSI 311001249·High-Speed Craft
9
OCEAN INVINCIBLE
MMSI 311056600·Passenger
10
CMA CGM MUSCA
MMSI 311000922·Cargo
11
VICTORY RAY
MMSI 311008700·Cargo
12
CHAPARRAL
MMSI 311000389·Tanker
13
SEA ATLANTIC
MMSI 311000896·Tug
14
AFRICAN ORIOLE
MMSI 311001188·Cargo
15
DUHAIL
MMSI 309599000·Tanker
16
MAGNA
MMSI 311703000·Cargo
17
SKANDI HAWK
MMSI 311000399·Other
18
AFRICAN WEAVER
MMSI 311000362·Cargo
19
FPSO BACALHAU
MMSI 311001002·Other
20
SILVER MUSE
MMSI 311000637·Passenger
21
SILVER WHISPER
MMSI 308322000·Passenger
22
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
MMSI 311001259·Passenger
23
UNITY SAKURA
MMSI 311000541·Cargo
24
SAGA ENTERPRISE
MMSI 311001606·Other
25
CORELLA ARROW
MMSI 311018800·Cargo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Bahamas flag?+
1,127 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Bahamas as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (453), Tanker (193), Passenger (138), Other (97) and Unknown (29). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Bahamas flag?+
The Bahamas-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Cargo (453), Tanker (193), Passenger (138), Other (97), Unknown (29). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Bahamas ship registry?+
The Bahamas flag is administered by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), an independent statutory body with offices in Nassau, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Greece. Established in its current form in 1995, the BMA flag is among the world's top ten registries by gross tonnage, with around 1,500 vessels.
Why do ships register under the Bahamas flag?+
The Bahamas combines open-registry economics with a strong common-law legal framework inherited from the United Kingdom. Shipping income is tax-free, registration is straightforward, and the BMA has built a particular reputation for cruise-ship and large-yacht regulation — many of the world's largest cruise vessels first registered in the Bahamas. The flag holds Paris MOU and US Qualship 21 white-list status.
Where do Bahamas-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Bahamas-flagged cruise ships dominate Caribbean itineraries from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Port Canaveral, and Galveston, plus Mediterranean and Northern European seasonal deployments. Bahamas-flagged tankers and bulkers, while a smaller share of the fleet, run typical deep-sea routes including Atlantic and Indian Ocean trades.
How can I track Bahamas-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Bahamas-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.