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Minister: Norwegian Dawn Running Aground
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly today [May 22], providing an overview of the Norwegian Dawn running aground, making special mention of the Marine and Ports team, Pilots, Maritime Operations Center, and the tug boat crews for their successful efforts in refloating... Read more of this article
Aerial Video: Norwegian Dawn Stuck On Reef
The predicament that the Norwegian Dawn found itself in yesterday [May 19] as it become grounded in the North Channel during an attempt to depart Bermuda was captured from many angles, including from shore and even on-board the ship, but an aerial video offers perhaps the most unique view of the situation. The vessel became stuck after leaving Dockyard... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Dawn Ship Leaves Bermuda
[Updated] Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell confirmed today [May 20] that the Norwegian Dawn is currently alongside Kings Wharf to facilitate easy access for local divers, the Classification surveyor and the Norwegian Cruise Line technical team that arrived this morning. Rudy Cann who, in his capacity as On Scene Commander... Read more of this article
Passenger Live Tweets From Norwegian Dawn
Even as the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn ran aground in the North Channel yesterday afternoon [May 19], at least one of the vessel’s reported 2,675 passengers took the time to document the events via Twitter, sharing a number of photographs and insights originating directly from the scene. The grounding was also captured on camera, with a time-lapse... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Norwegian Dawn’ Running Aground
The cruise ship Norwegian Dawn ran aground in the North Channel yesterday afternoon [May 19] after leaving Dockyard on its regularly scheduled departure with a reported 2,675 passengers and 1,062 crew members aboard. A Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 19th at approximately 5:00 pm ET, Norwegian Dawn had a temporary malfunction... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Dawn Freed After Grounding
[Updating] The Norwegian Dawn has apparently run aground in the North Channel ths afternoon [May 19] having left the Dockyard on its regularly scheduled departure. A few other craft can be seen near the vessel and we unofficially understand marine divers are on route to the location. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update... Read more of this article
“Liberty Of The Seas” Makes Inaugural Visit
Premier Michael Dunkley and Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell welcomed the Liberty of the Seas when it made its inaugural visit to Bermuda. The ship arrived on Friday, May 8th and a short ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9th onboard the ship to commemorate the occasion with a traditional maritime plaque exchange, which... Read more of this article
Cruise Passenger Transferred For Medical Care
A passenger traveling on the visiting Crystal Serenity cruise ship anchored in the Great Sound, was transferred off the ship early this morning [May 8] requiring urgent medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday 8th May 2.15am, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives information that a passenger on board... Read more of this article
Photos: Visiting Motorcycle Group In Hamilton
The arrival of the Celebrity Summit cruise ship in Dockyard on Wednesday [May 6] resulted in more than just traditional visitors arriving, as the cruise ship also transported members of the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club as well as their motorbikes. The group, which makes regular visits to the island, were out touring on their bikes today [May 7] and... Read more of this article
Norwegian Dawn Returns For Sick Passenger
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn returned to the island at approximately 8.45pm tonight [May 5] after a passenger took ill and the captain decided to divert. The cruise ship departed this evening after a three day visit berthed at King’s Wharf in Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson confirmed the pilot boat... Read more of this article
Photos: Veendam Cruise Ship Docks In Hamilton
Making the first of her six visits for the year, the 719-foot long Veendam cruise ship docked in Hamilton today [May 4] carrying an estimated 1399 passengers and 561 crew. The Veendam started service to Bermuda in 2010, making weekly sailings from New York, tendering from Murray’s Anchorage to St. George’s on Tuesdays and docking in Hamilton Wednesdays... Read more of this article
Minister: Working Together For Cruise Season
The Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, Shawn Crockwell said he “would like to remind public service vehicle operators [taxi drivers and minibus operators] of the importance of working together during our busy cruise ship season and that they must comply with their respective regulations and the terms of their permits.” “The... Read more of this article
