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Boat With 14 People Onboard Runs Aground
A number of vessels responded to a distress call from a 31 foot pleasure boat on Monday [Sept 7], with both police and members of the public assisting after the boat ran aground off Spanish Point. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Monday, September 7 at 8.51pm, a 911 call was received from the 31′ Pleasure Boat “SNAPPER... Read more of this article
Minister: Norwegian Dawn Running Aground
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly today [May 22], providing an overview of the Norwegian Dawn running aground, making special mention of the Marine and Ports team, Pilots, Maritime Operations Center, and the tug boat crews for their successful efforts in refloating... Read more of this article
Aerial Video: Norwegian Dawn Stuck On Reef
The predicament that the Norwegian Dawn found itself in yesterday [May 19] as it become grounded in the North Channel during an attempt to depart Bermuda was captured from many angles, including from shore and even on-board the ship, but an aerial video offers perhaps the most unique view of the situation. The vessel became stuck after leaving Dockyard... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Norwegian Dawn’ Running Aground
The cruise ship Norwegian Dawn ran aground in the North Channel yesterday afternoon [May 19] after leaving Dockyard on its regularly scheduled departure with a reported 2,675 passengers and 1,062 crew members aboard. A Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 19th at approximately 5:00 pm ET, Norwegian Dawn had a temporary malfunction... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Dawn Freed After Grounding
[Updating] The Norwegian Dawn has apparently run aground in the North Channel ths afternoon [May 19] having left the Dockyard on its regularly scheduled departure. A few other craft can be seen near the vessel and we unofficially understand marine divers are on route to the location. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update... Read more of this article
Sailboat Loses Mast, Runs Aground, Towed In
A sailing vessel was towed into Ordnance Island, St. Georges after becoming dismasted 115 nautical miles west-southwest of Bermuda and then running aground in the vicinity of Gurnet Rock, Castle Roads. Yesterday, a Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Tuesday 23rd September at 8:40am the Bermuda Maritime Operations... Read more of this article
30Ft Boat Runs Aground Off Spanish Point
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said that at 9.46pm on Saturday [Sept 13] they received a cell call from a member of public located at Spanish Point Boat club reporting the 30ft pleasure craft Anger Management had just run aground hard on the rocks at the navigation marker, offshore from the Spanish Point Boat Club. “Expressing concern... Read more of this article
Boat Parade Spectators Run Aground In Harbour
At just past 8pm on Saturday evening [Dec 7] a 51 foot cabin cruiser — with 19 passengers onboard who were watching the Christmas Boat Parade — ran aground on Reid Island in Hamilton Harbour. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The 51 foot cabin cruiser Old Blue Water ran aground on Reid Island, 400 metres NW of... Read more of this article
Boater Rescued, Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
[Updated] At around 10pm this evening [June 25] a 13-foot inflatable boat ran into difficulty off Spanish Point, and was towed ashore where the operator of the vessel was promptly arrested. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson said that they received a report at 10.05pm from members of the Spanish Point Boat Club. The Club members had seen a boat... 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
23-Foot Boat Runs Aground On Reid Island
On Saturday night [June 23] a 23-foot pleasure craft ran aground on Reid Island, to the west of Hamilton Harbour. The boat remained in position until it was removed early this morning. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said it was an accidental grounding, with no reported injuries on board. The boat was removed early this morning... Read more of this article
Boat Carrying 20 People Runs Aground
[Updated] Yesterday evening [July 31] the 34-foot ‘Balley Ho’ ran aground off Spanish Point with 20 persons onboard. The boat struck a reef and began taking on water at approximately 9:15pm. Boat passengers were transported via other vessels to Darrell’s Wharf, and as of this morning, the boat remains in position just off Spanish... Read more of this article
‘Spirit’ Briefly Grounded on Reefs
The “Spirit of Bermuda” sail training vessels ran aground off St. George’s earlier this week and one person aboard the 112-foot schooner was treated for minor injuries after falling and sustaining bruising. A duty officer at the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said: “The Spirit Of Bermuda briefly grounded on reefs at the East... Read more of this article
