Tag: Boat rescues & disasters
Injured Passenger Transferred Off Cruise Ship
A male passenger on board the outbound cruise ship Explorer of the Seas had to be transferred off the ship on Saturday [May 18] after suffering a head injury. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday 18th May at approximately 4.17pm, the outbound cruise ship Explorer of the Seas requested medical transfer for a male... Read more of this article
3 People On Boat Rescued After Engine Failure
Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre stressed the need for boaters to check that all appropriate safety gear is on board and in good working order after a 16ft Boston Whaler with three people on board experienced engine failure on Saturday [May 18]. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday 18th May at approximately 4.00am... Read more of this article
Video: Sailor En Route To Bermuda Rescued
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a Bermuda-bound sailor from his disabled vessel approximately 195 miles southeast of Cape Cod on Thursday morning [May 16]. The 30-foot sailing vessel Arabella had departed Connecticut on May 14 and was en route Bermuda. After the Coast Guard received the distress call, a HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft crew and an MH-60 Jayhawk... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Transfers Two Sick Passengers
Before reaching Bermuda for a scheduled visit, two sick passengers were transferred from the Carnival Splendor cruise ship on Saturday [Apr 20] and transported to Ordnance Island by the pilot boat St David. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Cruise ship Carnival Splendor, located offshore Bermuda prior to entering port on... Read more of this article
Woman In Stable Condition After Boat Incident
The 61-year-old American woman who was injured when the boat she was traveling in ran aground early on Sunday morning [Apr 14] is listed in stable condition on a general ward in the hospital this afternoon. At around 1am on Sunday morning the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call reporting the 23ft Wellcraft “Sea Lion” had run aground... Read more of this article
Boat Runs Aground: 8 People Rescued, 1 Injured
[Updated with video - Around 1am today the 23ft Wellcraft “Sea Lion” ran aground on Saltus Island in Hamilton Harbour. Marine Police responded, eight people were rescued, and a 61-year-old American woman was taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment, and is now recovering on a general ward.] Eight people were rescued at approximately 1.15am... Read more of this article
Sick Crew Member Transferred To Bermuda
A Bulk Carrier ship detoured to Bermuda after a 64 year old Greek national on board suffered from a heart related illness and required medical attention. The vessel –then 240 miles east of the island — had departed New Orleans bound for Morocco. The ‘Amber L’ diverted to a rendezvous position 2 miles east of Bermuda, and at 9.30am... Read more of this article
Video: Boat Starts Sinking, Marine Police Assist
Yesterday afternoon [Apr 4] the Marine Police were called to the waters off North Shore in Devonshire to render assistance after a boat began sinking. Dr Edward Schultz was the lone person on the boat and was out diving when waves came over the side, flooding the boat.A police spokesperson said, “At 2:14pm on Thursday, Marine Police were dispatched... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Responds 500 Miles Off Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a distressed vessel with nine people aboard approximately 500 miles southeast of Bermuda today [Mar 27]. Coast Guard watchstanders received an emergency position-indicating radio beacon distress signal at 1:15 p.m. registered to the 109-foot catamaran, Mouse Trap. The Mouse Trap’s crew reported that their vessel... Read more of this article
Two Ships Divert Due To Injured Crew Members
A crew member from a passing ship was brought to Bermuda this morning [Feb 19] for medical care, while another ship is heading towards Bermuda to disembark a crew member who was injured after the ship was struck by a large wave. The Duty Officer said, “At approximately 10am. Monday 18th February, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a... Read more of this article
