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Ferry Experienced Malfunction & Ran Aground

Ferry Experienced Malfunction & Ran Aground

[Updated] The ferry Georgia “experienced a mechanical malfunction and ran aground near the Salt Kettle ferry dock” earlier today [Oct 25], the Government has confirmed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services has confirmed an incident that occurred earlier today involving the ferry Georgia. The... Read more of this article

Vessel Runs Aground With Person, Dog Onboard

Vessel Runs Aground With Person, Dog Onboard

A 22 foot vessel ran aground “at high speed with 1 person on board and a dog” on Rickett’s Island in the Great Sound. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tour boat Excellence reports locating a 22 foot centre console that has run aground at high speed with 1 POB and a dog on Rickett’s Island [immediately... Read more of this article

Vessel Runs Aground With 1 Person Onboard

Vessel Runs Aground With 1 Person Onboard

A 30-foot sailing vessel with one person onboard ran aground off of Spanish Point, and was successfully removed from its grounded location at high tide. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 16th April, 2:07 am – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives a telephone call from the Bermuda Regiment Coastguard reporting... Read more of this article

Boat Runs Aground With Two People Onboard

Boat Runs Aground With Two People Onboard

The Coast Guard responded after a 19ft power craft with two people onboard ran aground off Lefroy House. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 1st August, 2:20 pm – Bermuda Radio were called from a concerned party ashore advising that friends are on a boat which is broken down and drifting to the to the north of Greys Bridge... Read more of this article

Superyacht Floats Free After Running Aground

Superyacht Floats Free After Running Aground

The superyacht D’Natalin ran aground to the east of Eastern Blue Cut, however were able to move after one hour of waiting until the tide rose and there was sufficient water to float free. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The superyacht D’Natalin IV reported to BMOC via cell phone that they had run aground to the east... Read more of this article

Vessel Runs Aground With One Person Onboard

Vessel Runs Aground With One Person Onboard

The Bermuda Coast Guard towed a 17ft vessel with one person onboard after went “hard aground” on Saturday, July 11th. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Local vessel P/C Sea Foam calls Bermuda Radio on VHF to report a vessel aground just east of Riddell’s Bay light. “The vessel did not respond to marine... Read more of this article

Vessel Pulled Free After Running Aground

Vessel Pulled Free After Running Aground

A vessel was pulled free during high tide after running aground in the vicinity of Coney Island. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was advised by a member of the public that the 31ft Power Craft West Wind was hard aground in the vicinity of Coney Island. “The Coast Guard on patrol in... Read more of this article

Vessel Runs Aground With Three People Onboard

Vessel Runs Aground With Three People Onboard

On Saturday [Aug 31] a vessel ran aground in the Morgan’s Point area with three people onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 31st August, 01:20 am – Bermuda Radio were called on V.H.F Radio by a vessel in Great Sound close to Morgan’s Point reporting another vessel had just run aground at Morgan’s Point.... Read more of this article

Video: Boat Removed After Running Aground

Video: Boat Removed After Running Aground

Three people were rescued on Sunday evening [Feb 10] after the 37ft fishing vessel they were on ran aground off Pear Island, St. David’s, resulting in the boat being submerged. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 10th February, 6:37pm. BMOC is currently dealing with the salvage operation of a 37ft fishing vessel which... Read more of this article

Power Craft Runs Aground By Parsons Bay

Power Craft Runs Aground By Parsons Bay

A 36ft power craft ran aground on the shoreline by Parsons Bay, Ireland Island this week. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A member of public notifies BMOC of a 36ft power craft Back Draft having dragged its moorings and run aground on the shoreline by Parsons Bay, Ireland Island. “The owner of the vessel is contacted... Read more of this article

Boat Runs Aground In Ely’s Harbour Area

Boat Runs Aground In Ely’s Harbour Area

On Monday, a 52ft vessel ran aground on the reef in the Ely’s Harbour area, and the person on board waited until high tide to float free from the rocks, and the boat was re-floated a short time later. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 22nd January, 5:01pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a VHF Call from... Read more of this article

Vessel Runs Aground With 13 People Onboard

Vessel Runs Aground With 13 People Onboard

On Monday [Aug 21] a vessel ran aground on Stag Rocks with 13 people onboard, with the vessel freed from the rocks, with none of the passengers reporting any injuries. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 10:42pm, Monday 21st August, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a passenger onboard the F/v Rhiona... Read more of this article

Man Arrested After Boat Runs Aground In Flatts

Man Arrested After Boat Runs Aground In Flatts

[Updated] Emergency services responded to the North Shore Road, Smith’s area tonight [June 21] after a boat ran aground at Gibbet Island near Flatt’s Inlet, resulting in a man being taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson confirmed that “a 911 call was received from a member... Read more of this article

Superyacht ‘Jetsetter’ Runs Aground In West End

Superyacht ‘Jetsetter’ Runs Aground In West End

[Updated] The superyacht Jetsetter ran aground in the west end yesterday [June 11], later being pulled off the rocks and taken to Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre confirmed that the yacht Jetsetter ran aground in the Stag Rocks area in the west end yesterday, and was pulled off last night and taken to Dockyard.” Update: A Bermuda... Read more of this article

Houseboat Runs Aground At Foot Of The Lane

Houseboat Runs Aground At Foot Of The Lane

A houseboat that broke free of its mooring eventually ran aground at Foot of the Lane at Hamilton Harbour on January 8, with the owner in the process of having the vessel transported to a boatyard for repairs. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 8 at 1.52pm, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received... Read more of this article

Sailboat Continues Voyage After It Runs Aground

Sailboat Continues Voyage After It Runs Aground

The sailing vessel Remek II continued on to its next port of call in New York after running aground off Bermuda’s west end over the weekend. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson said, “On Saturday 5th December 2015 at 4.22pm, Bermuda Radio received a VHF call from S/V Remek II reporting that the vessel had run aground 1.5nm NW off... Read more of this article