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Major maritime sector on the crest of a wave

Blessed with a strategic location between several continents and proximity to crucial transhipment lanes that serve a comprehensive range of global consumer, industrial and commodity markets, it is no surprise the Bahamas has established an experienced and efficient maritime sector that complements other segments of the transportation and logistics industries.

Founded on centuries of seafaring tradition, the country’s maritime sector benefits from a rich legislative and judicial background. The Bahamas Register is closely modelled on that of the UK,

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