The shipyard restaurant and bar sits at the entrance to the spanish wells harbour, and serves a variety of delicious native dishes. Board of directors the grand bahama chamber of commerce. With continuing investments, grand bahama shipyard added a second drydock in 2001 capable of handling ships up to 50,000 tons displacement and by 2009 a third drydock was commissioned, giving the. Grand bahama shipyard welcomes its first commercial vessel, the agathonissos owned by greecebased eletson, after resuming operations following hurricane dorian. Search results for page 16 carnival cruise line news. With more than 30 years of experience in the accounting and financial management field, she sits as chief financial officer for the gbpa group of companies. Bahamas history the first settlements and the age of piracy. The shipyard is located inside the port of freeport, grand bahama, only 93 nm. Official page for the grand bahama shipyard company, ltd. Cruise line completes tenday dry dock in the bahamas. Following the damaging effects of hurricane dorian, which disrupted operations for many ports and changed cruise lines routes, the. And looking to 2017 and beyond, the yard reports it has a healthy order book. Video from visiting northernmost of the bahamas island.
Unrest brewing at gbs grand bahama, bahamas bahamas. The yard is fortunate to have a healthy order book, with docking periods secured as far ahead as 3 years. With continuing investments, grand bahama shipyard added a second drydock in 2001 capable of handling ships up to 50,000 tons displacement and by 2009 a. Planes, trains, buses, and ferries are all available. Grand bahama shipyard takes on more complex projects. Up until the midnineteenth century, grand bahama island had largely been left alone by the outside world. With newly implemented safe working practices to keep its customers and work force safe, the yard commenced. A quarrying operations on the island and a large shipyard also contribute to the islands economy. Damage to grand bahama shipyards drydock facility proves. Grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl recorded a strong performance in 2016 which included work on 49 commercial vessels and 20 cruise. Aug, 2018 the developments in freeport also included the introduction of a world class energy company into ownership of freeports electricity company with a requirement that opportunity be made available for bahamian ownership in the company, the development of the grand bahama container transshipment port, the grand bahama shipyard, the bradford. Grand bahama shipyard welcomes first commercial vessel. Grand bahama is the northernmost of the islands of the bahamas, with the town of west end located 56 nautical miles 64 mi.
We still have the wonderful old staples in the industrial park bahamas oil refining company although its just a bunkering company now, freeport harbour, freeport container port, bahamas rock where once sat the cement company, polymers, grand bahama shipyard and grand bahama power company. Jul 18, 2019 july, 2019 carnival vista arrives at grand bahama shipyard to begin repair following a firstofitskind procedure in which carnival vista was loaded onto the boka vanguard, a semisubmersible heavy transport vessel operated by netherlandsbased boskalis, the cruise ship arrived at the grand bahama shipyard in freeport this evening to begin repairs of its azipod propulsion system. Unrest brewing at gbs grand bahama, bahamas bahamas local. The sir charles hayward library, which is located adjacent to the rand memorial hospital and opposite the grand bahama port authority in freeport, grand bahama, was established in the 1960s by a group of residents interested in establishing a public library. Shipyard plans rebound from brink of closure the tribune.
Grand bahama shipyard april 2014 as viewed from carnival splendor in freeport, grand bahamas. At the grand bahama shipyard we have brilliant, driven women working throughout the company. Despite hurricane, grand bahama shipyard is open for business. Our workforce and overall team are successful because of the contribution of women in the industry. Grand bahama shipyard is known as the leading cruise ship repair facility in the caribbean basin, and it has extensive capacity for drydocking and afloat repairs. The motorship healthy order book for grand bahama shipyard. A taste of port lucaya event to revitalize marketplace sector. Grand bahama island, miami, usa location population. Bahamas at grand bahama shipyard continue the lines come back new promise. A taste of port lucaya count basie square will come alive thanks to a partnership struck between the office of the prime minister grand bahama and several agencies that include the ministry of tourism, grand bahama island tourism board, the grand bahama port authority and btc that is expected to launch a taste of port. Grand bahama shipyard limited, freeport, the bahamas.
Prnewswire grand bahama shipyard gbs today announced it has officially resumed operations and welcomed back its first commercial. The grand bahama shipyard sought to dispel social media rumors that suggested its restructuring exercise was contentious, explaining that many of the 67 employees made redundant were happy to accept their packages. Feb 27, 2020 a grand bahama union official believes the bahamianfirst mantra is just a political card pulled out around election season by both major political parties. Bahamas history is welldocumented and filled with lore and legends from the first. The flag newsletter 32 dd bahamas maritime authority. The island is roughly 530 square miles 1,400 km 2 in area and approximately 153 kilometres 95 mi long west to east and 24. As the northernmost island of the bahamas, and the closest major island to the united states, grand bahama island is a beautiful, and convenient, vacation destination, and home to some of the friendliest people on earth.
The yard resides within the freeport free zone on grand bahama. Sep 03, 2019 category 5 hurricane dorian stalled over grand bahama island for the better part of 24 hours this week, churning up storm surge, dumping twoandahalf feet of rain and wreaking havoc with wind. Byrd, executives of the grand bahama ship yard flanked by members of the. Learn about marine ecology, and help build a living coral reef at a gorgeous beach in the bahamas. It is the best way of joining hands with other businessmen and attacking the problems in your area download application. Located within the grand bahamas shipyard, the mshs facility offers turbochargers services on board vessels docking at grand bahama shipyard gbs. Ingraham boastful of efforts to stimulate grand bahama. Grand bahama shipyard limited, a world leader in drydocking and afloat repairs, refits, refurbishments and revitalizations. There are many ways to get to grand bahama island from miami. Work begins on first commercial vessel, with shipyard remaining on track to receive first cruise ship in early october. The maintenance and upgrade work will cover 23 vessels in the next 12 months one oil product tanker, 12 product barges and 10 tugs from the companys articulated tugbarge atb fleet. The boka vanguard then safely transported carnival vista to grand bahama shipyard where repairs will take place whilst the cruise ship is resting on the. Damage to bahamas shipyard leaves cruise lines scrambling.
Become a member of the grand bahama chamber of commerce. Grand bahama shipyard back in operation after dorian. Sep, 2019 a large shipyard on grand bahama has reopened two weeks after hurricane dorians devastation, helping to revive business on the stormdamaged island. Jul 23, 2019 damage to a drydock facility at the grand bahama shipyard in the bahamas is proving inconvenient and expensive for the cruise industry, and it demonstrates how few drydock options exist on the u. Major hotels and attractions in the resort are the our lucaya resort, which includes both the radisson and reef village properties,pelican bay hotel and the.
Images of hurricane dorians devastation in the bahamas are. In honor of womens history month, we would like to highlight our chief financial officer, ms. Despite hurricane, grand bahama shipyard is open for. Grand bahama shipyard limited grand bahama shipyard. Grand bahama shipyard reopens to welcome first vessel. Apr 03, 2019 operations at the grand bahama shipyard resumed yesterday despite the significant loss of the sites largest dry dock, according to officials. Grand bahama shipyard limited grand bahama shipyard limited. Ship repair yard grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl reports it has resumed its summer drydocking program june 2, after a short period of lockdown as a result of covid19. Here you will find books, androsia fabrics, coconut jewelry, an art gallery, and much more. New features and upgrades debut onboard crown princess.
Explore your transportation options and plan your vacation to grand bahama island today. The shipyard, located in freeport, grand bahama, also announced it remains on track for the next planned cruise ship visit, carnival cruise lines carnival ecstasy, scheduled to arrive. Grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl continues to operate in these challenging times. Lauderdale and enjoy a relaxing glide to our tropical destination. Bain town destination guide west grand bahama, bahamas. Claiming that several bahamian employees of the grand bahama shipyard have been let go from the company without explanation, workers in conjunction with the grand bahama port authority workers union, yesterday expressed concerns of the fear, uncertainty and job insecurity they are dealing with at the company on a regular basis, allegedly with management. The drydocks are typically booked at least two years in advance to allow for planning and communication between the yard and clients. Ke marine also opened a service hub at the grand bahama shipyard in 2012 to better serve our clients in that region. Grand bahama is one of the largest islands in the bahamas and home to freeport with the largest container yard in the country, ship repair facilities, limestone mining and oil storage. This is a book about grand bahama that faithfully records the history of the island from the. The earliest settlers, the siboney indians, were a people who lived off the sea. To our advantage, chrismarine and iop marine merged soon after. Learn how wallace groves turned grand bahama island into a top vacation destination and explore a rich history of pirates, lucayan tribes and slavery. In two statements, the shipyard laid out its restructuring plan and warned people intent on spreading misinformation about the companys operations through social media.
To date, gbsl has 20 cruise vessels booked for 2016. In addition to serving the marine market, the mshs office offers local repairs, overhauls, and retrofits landbased turbochargers used throughout the. Category archive for top gallery the freeport news. The shipyard is located within the port of freeport, grand bahama, and is approximately 93 nm from miami and port everglades.
Linda turnquest, a pioneer in finance and a leader. Freeportbased grand bahama shipyard announced that it drydocked its first vessel since reopening the shipyard after hurricane dorian hit the bahamas. Welcome to grand bahama shipyard grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl was established in freeport, grand bahama in 2000, as part of a larger plan to develop a maritime center on the island. However, the bahamas is a member of the commonwealth of nations and we celebrate july 10th as bahamian independence day. Satellite imagery of grand bahama shows bahamas flooding hurricane dorian hit sunday as a category 5 hurricane and then essentially parked itself over the island. It is the fourth largest island in the bahamas island chain of approximately 700 islands and 2,400 cays. Grand bahama shipyard reopens to inject life into hurricane. Grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl was established in freeport, grand bahama in 2000, as part of a larger plan to develop a maritime center on the island. Jan 09, 2017 the caribbean shipyard grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl worked on 49 commercial vessels and 20 cruise ships throughout 2016, with scope of works ranging from major steel fabrication and.
Hop a plane, board a cruise or depart on the fast ferry from ft. Grand bahama shipyard capacity reduced to 25 percent. Healthy order book for grand bahama shipyard the motorship. Gb shipyard and government of the bahamas establish.
The scope of works included major steel fabrication and repairs, engine and technical systems overhauls, hull treatment and tank cleanings. Located in freeport, bahamas, grand bahama shipyard gbsl is a respected repair yard known for delivering vessels on time and often ahead of schedule. Jul 24, 2019 damage to grand bahama shipyard s drydock facility proves expensive john stansfield july 24, 2019, cruise industry damage to a drydock facility at grand bahama shipyard freeport bahamas is proving expensive and inconvenient for the cruising industry, demonstrating how few drydock options are available on the us east coast. Ship repair yard grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl reports it has. Mar 19, 2015 i love to travel, interest in history and theology, fishing, and spending time with friends. Easy to reach by ferry from usa coast4 hrs trip perfect place for relax an. Post the departure from grand bahama island of hurricane dorian the most devastating storm to ever hit the bahamas, grand. Grand bahama shipyard reopens to welcome first vessel since. Grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl continues to operatein these challenging times. George, the late chairman of the gbpa, did when he successfully negotiated for companies like the freeport container port and the grand bahama shipyard, among others, to infuse new life in grand bahama s economy. Overall very impressed with the repairs, i would have no problem recommending grand bahama shipyard to our principles in the future. Our colorful past has attracted 1930s bootleggers, and gangsters to legendary sport fishermen. The history of grand bahama island 7,000 years ago. Grand bahama shipyard social club, freeport, bahamas.
Bma boards role and composition, the bahamas shipowners association, the. Grand bahama island travel guide grand bahama vacations. The sleepy colony lay largely undisturbed for another 200 years, when history finally caught up with it again. On july 10, 1973, the bahamas became a free and sovereign country, ending 325 years of peaceful british rule. West end has a rich history and culture unique to grand bahama. You have to have a responsibility and a mature mindset to work accordingly in the area. A flight from miami to the grand bahama will take about 2 hours and cost anywhere between 6 usd to 408 usd. Grand bahama shipyard bahamas freeport, drydock no. Gbsl was established in freeport in the year 1999 as part of a larger plan to develop a maritime center on the island. Lucaya is a suburb of freeport, bahamas a city on the island of grand bahama, approximately 105 mi 160 km eastnortheast of fort lauderdale, florida. Official grand bahama island, bahamas tourism guide. Jan 10, 2017 grand bahama shipyard limited gbsl recorded a strong performance in 2016 which included work on 49 commercial vessels and 20 cruise ships.
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