Category: Marine
Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda
The John Paul DeJoria vessel is visiting the island, stopping in the East End. According to the Neptune’s Pirates website, “The John Paul DeJoria is a 72-meter former Scottish Fisheries Patrol vessel equipped to stop whaling vessels in the high seas using modern technology and a passionate and committed crew.” Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US Navy Vessel Visits Bermuda
The USS Thomas Hudner — part of the United States Navy – arrived in Bermuda this week, and is currently docked in the west end. Related Stories Photos: USS Sioux City Vessel Visits Bermuda Photos & Video: Canadian Navy Vessels Visit Photos & Video: Two New Tug Boats Arrive Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda Photos:... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Big Game Classic Boats
[Updated with video] The 2024 Big Game Classic Tournament is underway, as part of the Triple Crown series. According to the event website, “The largest event of the Triple Crown series, the Bermuda Big Game Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious blue marlin tournaments thanks in part to a fleet of some of the sport’s finest and most... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Superyacht ‘Freedom’ In Hamilton
The 230-foot long superyacht Freedom recently paid a visit to Bermuda, docking in Hamilton Harbour. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 70.1m/230′ ‘Freedom’ [ex. Reverie] motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by John Munford. “Built... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: MV Bermudian Ferry Returns
Following a refitting process in the United States that lasted almost two years, the MV Bermudian has returned to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The newly refitted 700-passenger ferry, Bermudian, returned to Bermuda last week from the Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Somerset, Massachusetts. “In August 2022, the Department of Marine... Read more of this article
Photos: Alexander Von Humboldt II Visits
The Alexander Von Humboldt II recently sailed into Bermuda, stopping in Hamilton. The Sail Training International website said, “Alexander Von Humboldt II has been sailing the high seas since 2011. Like its predecessor Alexander Von Humboldt, Alex-2 is a civilian squarerigger offering tall ship voyages for everyone, regardless of previous experience.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Seven Seas Cruise Ship Visits
The Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship is no stranger to the island of Bermuda, having made multiple visits over the years. Most recently, the ship stopped in St George’s, making the second of what is currently scheduled to be three calls for this year. According to the 2022 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 170 meter long Regent brand cruise... Read more of this article
Photos: Superyacht ‘Neninka’ Visits Bermuda
The 220.2-foot long superyacht Neninka recently paid a visit to Bermuda. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 67.1m/220’2″ motor yacht ‘Neninka’ [ex. Aurora Borealis] was built by Amels in the Netherlands at their Vlissingen shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Winch Design and she was delivered... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Raft-Up’ Event Held In West End
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event in the west end on Sunday afternoon [July 31] with boaters spending their Sunday afternoon enjoying themselves on the water. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on... Read more of this article
Photos: 31 Abandoned Boats To Be Removed
31 abandoned and derelict boats – located in areas including Mullet Bay, Ferry Reach, Coney Island, Stovell Bay and more – will be “removed and discarded,” the Government has advised. These 31 boats are addition to the notices earlier this year about 54 abandoned vessels, with the Government having previously issued two... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Two Superyachts Visit Bermuda
The island continues to welcome marine visitors, as two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, with the 168.8-foot long Lazy Z and the 125-foot long Odalisque seen in the east end recently. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 51.4m/168’8″ motor yacht ‘Lazy Z’ by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco offers flexible accommodation... Read more of this article
Aerial Photos & Video: Clipper Yachts In Bermuda
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet — which consists of eleven 70-foot ocean racing yachts — arrived on the island earlier this week, marking the first time the race has stopped in Bermuda. The Clipper race spans some 40,000 nautical miles as the vessels circumnavigate the globe, with Bermuda one of the eight stops the fleets... Read more of this article
