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BPS Confirm Death of Cruise Ship Crew Member
[Updating: Police confirm that during the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship’s safety and training drills, a lifeboat broke from its tethering and fell into the water. Four male crew members were onboard the lifeboat and were injured during the fall, and a 41 year old Filipino man died as a result of his injuries.] An incident has occurred in Dockyard... Read more of this article
Video: Airplane Flying Close To Cruise Ship
[Updated] Following our report of two military jets flying low altitude circuits over Bermuda on Friday, a video has been posted online said to show a jet flying past the Norwegian Breakaway on the same day, with the person who uploaded the video saying “it wasn’t normal” and “most were completely terrified.” A Cruise... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy Commends Work Of Marine Pilots
Minister for Tourism, Transport & Municipalities Michael Fahy has been the guest of the Department of Marine and Ports Services this week, and said he was ”extremely impressed with the professionalism, skill and knowledge” of the crew. As the Minister continues to immerse himself in his new Ministry, he is being brought up to speed... Read more of this article
Video: Coast Guard Medevac Cruise Passengers
Two passengers on board the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship — which was headed from Bermuda to New York — were medevaced by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter today [June 4], with the male and female passenger both reportedly suffering from abdominal pain. “Watchstanders in the 5th District Command Center in Portsmouth received a call at... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Prinsendam’ Cruise Ship Visits Hamilton
Bermuda welcomed the cruise ship ”Prinsendam” today [May 20], with the 674-foot long vessel docking in Hamilton, carrying approximately 787 passengers and 443 crew. The Holland America Line website says of the ship, “Designed to explore the remote corners of the world in elegance and style, ms Prinsendam is our most intimate ship.... Read more of this article
St George’s Mayor Welcomes NCL Cruise Calls
“The Corporation of St. George is quite pleased with the recent announcement that the Old Town will have a minimum of 12 cruise calls per year from 2017 – 2022,” Mayor Quinell Francis said, adding that “there is much work to be done in the Old Town to prepare for these visits along with the Americas Cup 2017, and we hope all... Read more of this article
NCL: St George’s Cruises, New Ferries & More
[Updated with video] Earlier today [May 11] Premier Michael Dunkley announced several initiatives as a result of the Government’s renewed agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line, with the cruise line agreeing to provide a minimum of 12 cruise calls to St George’s per year from 2017 to 2022, as well as support other initiatives such as commissioning... Read more of this article
Video: View From Anthem’s ‘North Star’ Capsule
The Anthem of the Seas sailed into Bermuda yesterday [May 2], with the Quantum Class ship boasting a number of features including the “North Star” – a glass capsule that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ship, allowing them to take in unique views of the locations they visit. Royal Caribbean’s website describes it by... Read more of this article
Bermuda Delegation Welcomes ‘Anthem’ Ship
A Bermuda delegation today welcomed the arrival of Bermuda’s first Quantum Class cruise ship visitor, Anthem of the Seas. Led by the Acting Premier Bob Richards, the group dined with the ship’s Captain Henrik Sorensen and was taken on a brief tour of the new vessel which had its maiden voyage just a year ago. The Acting Premier was joined by Acting... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Pilots On “Anthem Of The Seas”
A visit by the 1,141-foot Quantum Class Anthem of the Seas today [May 2] marked the largest cruise ship to ever visit Bermuda, with the vessel stopping in Dockyard carrying thousands of passengers. Deputy Pilot Warden Mario Thompson and Senior Pilot Wendell Burchall guided the massive ship in, remarking on a “really good trip” when all was... Read more of this article
Photos: “Anthem Of The Seas” In Dockyard
Bermuda welcomed a notable cruise ship visit today [May 2] as the 1,141-foot Quantum Class “Anthem of the Seas” arrived, marking the largest ever cruise ship Bermuda has hosted. A Transport Ministry spokesperson previously said, “Accommodating the mega ship for a Dockyard berth – the vessel is 136 feet wide and 1,141 feet long with... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: “Anthem Of The Seas” Arrives
[Updated] In what marks the largest ever cruise ship to visit the island, the Royal Caribbean Quantum Class Anthem of the Seas arrived in Bermuda this morning [May 2] carrying nearly 4500 cruise visitors. The Royal Caribbean ship – just a year after its maiden voyage – is due to dock at Heritage Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard later this morning. Update:... Read more of this article
