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Coast Guard Patrol Over Cup Match Holiday
Bermuda’s soldiers were on high alert over the Cup Match holiday – on shore and out on the water. Soldiers attached to the Coast Guard joined forces with police to carry out patrols around the island, including the traditional raft-up at Mangrove Bay, the former site of the Non-Mariners’ Race. RBR soldier Private Keeshun Best, 27, said yesterday,... Read more of this article
Minister: Overview Of Coast Guard Activities
The Bermuda Coast Guard did “over 1,942 hours of engine time” and performed a number of tasks including issuing 69 summons for Covid-19 breaches, arresting 11 individuals for suspicion of operating a vessel under the influence, issuing 73 tickets for marine violations, the search and rescue of a lone kayaker, 9 responses to gang related... Read more of this article
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
Bermuda Coast Guard Tows Disabled Vessel
The Bermuda Coast Guard towed a 20ft vessel to Dockyard after it became disabled due to running out of fuel. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives a 911 call from a person on the 20ft vessel Why Not Us 2, with one person onboard, advising the vessel was disabled due to running out... Read more of this article
Coast Guard To Enforce Covid-19 Regulations
“Over the coming holiday weekend the Coast Guard will be actively enforcing the Covid-19 Regulations,” Minister Wayne Caines said. Speaking at last night’s [May 25] press briefing, Minister Caines said, “This past weekend, the Coast Guard engaged with 339 vessels, issued 32 warnings, 27 of which were for the curfew violations. “Some... Read more of this article
Bermuda Coast Guard Rescues Solo Sailor
The Bermuda Coast Guard recently rescued a Polish solo sailor whose boat had started to take on water. A Government spokesperson said, “A Bermuda Coast Guard crew rescued a solo sailor whose boat started to take on water on the high seas. “The Polish skipper of the 36-foot ketch SV Hobo Girl was towed to safety by the Coast Guard after he... Read more of this article
Governor John Rankin Visits Coast Guard
This morning Governor John Rankin visited the Bermuda Coast Guard at Watford House as the unit marks its 50th day of embodiment operations. A post on social media stated, “The Bermuda Coast Guard is staffed by 19 personnel, drawn from the Bermuda Police Service and the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and is currently operating 24/7 to enforce emergency... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Coast Guard On Patrol On Land & Sea
Coast Guard personnel from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were keeping tabs on boat movements and coastal areas. The soldiers mounted boat patrols around the island to enforce the Government’s shelter in place regulations on the water and on land. Corporal CJ Richardson, 32, who is in his third week of embodiment, said: “It’s pretty good – I’ve... Read more of this article
BMOC Conducts Exercise With Coast Guard
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] conducted a joint Search & Rescue [SAR] exercise with the newly formed Coast Guard. The scenario involved the Marine & Ports Pilot/Rescue Boat St David & the Coastguard Vessel Rescue 1 receiving tasking instructions from RCC Bermuda, as the boats attempt to rescue a person lost in the water after... Read more of this article
Nine Positions Available In New Coast Guard
The Royal Bermuda Regiment is on the hunt for new recruits to sign up for the island’s first Coast Guard. A total of nine full-time posts are available – four Boatswain’s Mates, four Marine Enforcement Specialists and one Maritime Unit Commander. RBR Commanding Officer Designate Major Ben Beasley said the new roles underlined the modern Regiment’s... Read more of this article
Minister Caines On Bermuda Coast Guard
“The launch of the Bermuda Coast Guard is a significant milestone for us,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 14]. The Minister said, “The Unit will maintain an in-shore Coast Guard in order to secure Bermuda’s Territorial waters, initially out to 12 nautical miles and beyond depending... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s First Coast Guard Unit Launched
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and Governor John Rankin jointly launched Bermuda’s first ever Coast Guard Unit today. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Feb 6], the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, and His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin jointly launched Bermuda’s first ever Coast... Read more of this article
