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Cruise Ship Transfers Two Sick Passengers
Before reaching Bermuda for a scheduled visit, two sick passengers were transferred from the Carnival Splendor cruise ship on Saturday [Apr 20] and transported to Ordnance Island by the pilot boat St David. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Cruise ship Carnival Splendor, located offshore Bermuda prior to entering port on... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Diverts Due To Sick Passenger
The Bermuda registered cruise ship Crown Princess arrived at the east end earlier tonight [Apr 18] to disembark a sick passenger. The ship was en route from Port Everglades, Florida to Ponta Delgada, Azores when ship personnel contacted the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre earlier today, a spokesperson said. The pilot boat St David met the cruise... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Additional Concerns With Wharf Project’
The Progressive Labour Party has highlighted what they said were additional concerns with the Heritage Wharf project, including the use of ungalvanized rebar, local labour and also the possible removal of a historic wreck from the ocean to facilitate the project. The $22.36 million Heritage Wharf project is scheduled to be completed in time for the... Read more of this article
‘Seven Seas Navigator’ Moves To St George’s
After arriving in Hamilton over the weekend, the ‘Seven Seas Navigator’ cruise ship has moved to the end end, and is now docked at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s. According to the 2013 Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF] this is the second to last cruise ship visit for St George’s for the year. The east end is scheduled to have four... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Case Closed: ‘Insufficient Evidence’
The case against the Bermuda registered cruise ship “Star Princess” has been closed due to “insufficient evidence to justify commencing criminal proceedings,” the Department of Maritime Administration said today. The case involved an allegation that the Star Princess ignored a distress signal from a vessel, the ’50 Cent’ off the... Read more of this article
Ministry Remains ‘Confident’ Despite Setbacks
The Public Works Ministry said that despite setbacks — including a damaged crane — they “remain confident” that the Heritage Wharf will be prepared to receive the Norwegian Breakaway next month. Wake from a passing vessel caused damage to the crane, and the Ministry has asked boaters to reduce their speeds in the vicinity of... Read more of this article
‘Seven Seas Navigator’ Ship Arrives In Hamilton
Visitors are strolling the streets of Hamilton this afternoon [Apr 14], after the Seven Seas Navigator cruise ship sailed into Bermuda earlier today carrying hundreds of guests. According to the 2013 Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the 565ft long ship is carrying an estimated 445 passengers and 345 crew. The ship traveled from Nassau, Bahamas and is on... Read more of this article
First Cruise Ship Visit Of 2013 For St George’s
[Updated with video] The Wind Star sailed into the east end of Bermuda this evening [Apr 7] with an estimated 144 guests and 88 crew on board. The four-masted 440ft long vessel has 73 guest cabins and over 10,000 square feet of open deck space. Previously scheduled to arrive earlier today, the Wind Star’s delayed arrival marks the first cruise... Read more of this article
Ministry: Heritage Wharf Work ‘Progressing Well’
This morning [Apr 7] the Ministry of Public Works said that that work is “progressing well” on the Heritage Wharf project. The work, which is projected to cost $22.36 million, is due to be completed for the arrival of the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship on May 15th. “Since the start of work on these structures only... Read more of this article
Minister Moniz: ‘Wharf Project Remains On Track’
The $22.36 million Heritage Wharf project remains on track to be completed in time for the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship on May 15th, Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz said last night [Apr 4]. Last month Shadow Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess expressed concern over the 22 work permits issued for the Heritage Wharf Project... Read more of this article
53-Year-Old Woman Sentenced To 12 Years
American visitor Jane Carmichael has been jailed for 12 years for importing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine. The 53-year-old appeared in Supreme Court today [Apr 4] for sentencing, after having been arrested in May 2012 after arriving onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Summit. Ms Carmichael arriving at Court this morning: The police... Read more of this article
“Norwegian Breakaway” Captain Announced
Norwegian Cruise Line today [Mar. 31] announced the seasoned captains who will serve on “Norwegian Breakaway”, the company’s most innovative ship to date which will commence voyages to Bermuda later this year. Norwegian also introduced the ship’s hotel director, responsible for all guest areas, including the 28 dining options, world-class... Read more of this article
