Ocean Cay Marine Reserve
Ocean Cay, Bahamas.
BA Ports & Maritime Division delivers innovative solutions to the growing industry needs.
With projects located on all six continents and its world-renowned expertise in cruise, cargo, and port operations, it stands as one of only a handful of Architectural, Engineering and Planning firms responsible for shaping the way waterfronts operate and respond to the diverse and complex needs of these industries.
Luis Ajamil, PE
President, Chief Executive Officer
Mark Ittel
Sr Vice President of Ports and Maritime, Board Member
Luis de Carvalho
Managing Director Europe
Daniel Ramos, PE, WEDG
Director, Ports & Maritime Engineering / Senior Associate
Felipe Alespeiti, RA
Sr. Planner, Facility Planning & Design / Partner
Leah McKenny
Project Manager, Sr. Maritime Market & Financial Analyst / Senior Associate
Jim Rowe, AIA
Sr. Cruise Facility Design Lead / Partner / Board Member
Scott Bakos
Sr. Cruise Destination Design Lead / Partner / Board Member
James Bowers, AIA, NCARB and LEED AP
Sr. Cruise Facility Design Lead / Partner
Maritime News
BA distributes Cruise & Maritime Bulletins to more than 5,000 global contacts in the port, cruise, and maritime industry monthly on an array of timely topics. Learn more about the latest news about the BA Ports & Maritime Group.
2021 Seaport Mission Plan: Navigating Beyond the Pandemic
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Another Global Hurdle for the Cruise Industry?
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Caen-Ouistreham partners with B&A Europe to develop cruise facilities
The port of Caen-Ouistreham and the destination Caen la Mer, Normandy hired port and destination development firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners Europe (B&A Europe) to assist with two projects: developing new cruise facilities at Nouveau Bassin and executing a study to evaluate further potential of the Nouveau Bassin area for cruise lines.
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New Technologies Make Ships More Eco-Friendly Than Ever
New Technologies Make Ships More Eco-Friendly Than Ever Perhaps the most obvious goal for the cruise industry is…
What Is Sustainable Cruising, and Why Should I Care?
What Is Sustainable Cruising, and Why Should I Care? The buzz from the first full Seatrade Cruise Global…
Maritime
BA has played a major role in the development of cruise destinations, private islands, waterfronts, and port facilities by delivering innovative solutions to the growing and changing demands of the world’s seaports and communities. We develop forward thinking strategic plans based upon solid financials and flexible operations to meet the needs and expectations of the clients and users.
Marine Engineering
Luis Ajamil & Willy Bermello forged a visionary plan to lead BA into a prominent global, interdisciplinary firm.
In 1992, Luis Ajamil and Willy Bermello forged a visionary plan to lead BA into a prominent global, interdisciplinary firm providing Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and Construction Services. BA focused on several key markets with Maritime being one of the core components of the firm.
Luis Ajamil, PE
President, Chief Executive Officer
Mark Ittel
Sr Vice President of Ports and Maritime, Board Member
Michael Vanderbeek,
Director Ports + Maritime
Luis de Carvalho
Managing Director Europe
Maritime News
BA’s culture fosters an atmosphere of commitment of meeting our Client’s needs and expectations on each project we undertake through embracing.