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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
