Comments on: Photos: Four Super-Yachts Visit St George’s

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Wed, 04 May 2016 21:15:55 +0000

The term ‘mast’ was used to denote the highest point from which a flag could be mounted . It was not meant to literally mean ‘mast’ as on a sailing ship as I’m not stupid enough to use the term and then give a motorized cruise ship as an example . On most large motorized vessels you will find that the highest point is an electronics mast near the centre of the boat . Please refer to the pictures of the yachts above .
That earns you a big DUUH ! Not much of a boat person are you ?
And it IS a maritime ‘law’ as in it is an offense to not fly the host port’s flag from the highest point , above all other flags on display.
Having it ‘somewhere’ but nowhere in particular as long as it can be seen is totally false and wrong .

By: Logic76

Logic76 — Wed, 04 May 2016 19:43:08 +0000

Cruise ships have masts, they generally house their radar arrays. Mast doesn’t pertain solely to sailing vessels. Generally rule of thumb, the ensign is usually flown from the stern of the vessel, traditionally offset to the starboard side. The mast can be used to fly a courtesy flag as a gesture of kindness.

By: Navin Pooty Tang Johnson

Navin Pooty Tang Johnson — Wed, 04 May 2016 09:41:33 +0000

just the type of activity the Americas Cup brings to Bermuda…well heeled people with loads of money to spend..next year will be amazing…..

By: Nanny Pat

Nanny Pat — Wed, 04 May 2016 03:26:25 +0000

Wrong. First off, not all vessels have masts – your example: cruise ships don’t. Second, the flag of the hosting port must be flown somewhere, but nowhere in particular, just so it can be easily seen. This is a kind gesture to the host port, not a law.

By: jahlove

jahlove — Wed, 04 May 2016 00:48:21 +0000

lol nope! most stopped in st georges just to clear customs, at hamilton princess !

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 03 May 2016 19:02:18 +0000

When in a foreign port the courtesy flag of that destination goes at the top of the mast above all others , regardless of its size.
The country of registry flag can be huge but is nearly always flown at the stern of the vessel .

For an example check any of the cruise ships when they’re in and tied up alongside.

By: Your Crazy

Your Crazy — Tue, 03 May 2016 18:09:54 +0000

I believe they fly the flag where ever the boat is registered. A lot of sea vessels and aircrafts are registered in Bermuda

By: PhD.

PhD. — Tue, 03 May 2016 17:51:50 +0000

No, just predominately.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 03 May 2016 15:50:29 +0000

Question. Is the Bermuda Flag supposed to fly the highest when yachts, boats, ships are in Bermuda waters?

By: Takbir Karriem Sharrieff

Takbir Karriem Sharrieff — Tue, 03 May 2016 14:22:38 +0000

Hope this Mega-yacht activity and Sailing frenzy translates into revenue for St.Georges,business,and Hamilton Revenue for struggling small business owners and Entrepeneurs.Hope that taxi drivers and lunch wagons and mini bus services,get away like bandits without being taxed by the big boys,who make the rules.We will see.Looking on.Peace.

By: bee

bee — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:21:25 +0000

This is exactly the type of business we need. Don’t need to widen the Cut. Just get a proper yacht club/facility and get the hotel built. Let’s get on with it!

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Tue, 03 May 2016 11:56:51 +0000

With the Americas Cup coming to Bermuda prepare yourself to see many more gracing the Olde Town and Hamilton Harbour

By: WOW!

WOW! — Tue, 03 May 2016 11:51:12 +0000

These were AMAZING in real life! HURRY UP with that MARINA already!