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- ↑ Joshi, Rishab (2022-03-24). "6 Major Ports in the Bahamas". Marine Insight. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ↑ "Nassau BSNAS Details: Departures, Expected Arrivals and Nassau (Bahamas) Calls". SHIPNEXT. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ↑ Guardian, The Nassau (2022-10-28). "Major drug bust at container port". The Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 2024-08-20.