Unfortunately I feel you missed your opportunity to do so and it saddens me.

Regarding your comment “its a exercise. If you ever need emergency services tell them obey the speed law too. some people are just retarted.”

Yes ,the article clearly states it was an exercise, I am overjoyed that you can read.

I am sure the persons in question fully explained to the bridge that they ARE the Fire Department and that the bridge should not attempt to allide with them.

I am sure ,that after they had been through the bridge a few times at high speed, they would have cleared the bridge of any fishing line with hooks and line attached, that bridges in Bermuda tend be draped in

The Emergency Services job in this case was to practice rescueing victims resulting from an aircrash.(I can read the article!)

If the Boat operators are that unprofessional that they allide with the bridge at high speed, then they will not be rescuing anyone.
Resources will have to be diverted to them .
If they collide with marine traffic, because they are resticted in their ability to maneuver, by the nature of their high speed, and the low speed of any civilian traffic, , then again resources will have to be diverted.

If the wake that they produce causes damage, to persons or other vessels,again resources will have to be diverted.

I must suggest you take the time to read the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, particulary the Bits about

Look-out -Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision

Safe speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account:

(a) By all vessels:
(i) the state of visibility;
(ii) the traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or any other vessels;
(iii) the manoeuvrability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions;
(iv) at night the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of her own lights;
(v) the state of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards;
(vi) the draught in relation to the available depth of water.

And finally regarding the comment that “some people are just retarted.” which I assume you again use to describe to me,insinuating that i have mental health ,or learning difficulties, I can only suggest that you carefully check your spelling , I think you mean “RETARDED”. Which I most probably am not , however please remember that this not a very funny thing to say anymore , the use of such terminology is a reflection of your character.

I have had a “C” Pilots license for 20 something years , and operate boats of all sizes, in all areas of Bermuda waters. I have not had an accident ,nor has anyone been injured under my “watch” .I have letters of recommendation attesting to my professional conduct, and more importantly people willing to pay money for my skills!

Why have i made these comments? because I am right.

This “exercise” appears to be little more than a Photo op for the Fire Department and appears conducted in a dangerous and unprofessional manner , putting lives and valuble equipment at risk .
I would not have a problem if had been conducted several hundred yards away, out of the 5 knot zone where there was full visibilty, and little danger to the Public, and themselves.

Good night!

Just a thought.

only time bermudans are in the water is at cup match. very poor for being an island.

As a Government Department they should be setting a good example ,and should have conducted this outside a five knot zone , up to the west of Stone Crusher Corner would have been fine.

I hope the Marine Police issue the operator of the boat with a ticket, and if he is inposession of a Pilots Licence, he is hauled in before the Marine Board .

The exercise looks great on paper.

Off the east end one little boat like that……………

Ferry Reach/Castle harbor et al well….most don’t survive the initial.

Go ahead…..but some will get my point.

Shalom.

Let’s all just remain calm.

Set clear and appropriate goals, make the training relevant and interesting and you’ll get volunteers.