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Cruise Ship Diverts Due To Sick Passenger
On Tuesday [April 23] the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas — which was traveling from the USA to Spain — diverted to Bermuda as a 69-year-old passenger required urgent medical attention. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tuesday 23rd April 7:00pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received notification from local ships... Read more of this article
Odyssey Cruise Ship Diverts To Bermuda Twice
On Tuesday [April 23] the cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas — traveling from USA to Azores — diverted to Bermuda as a crew member required urgent medical attention and then the ship returned to Bermuda yesterday [April 24] as a 74-year-old Belgian passenger suffered a serious medical condition. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Ministry On Blue Prosperity Plan Submissions
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a reminder to the public regarding the procedure for submitting inputs for the Blue Prosperity Plan. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs wishes to remind the public of the process for making submissions toward the Blue Prosperity Plan. “To be clear, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 20
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 20th. On Saturday the Jasper Arrow vehicles carrier is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Getaway and the Norwegian Gem cruise ships, the Oleander container ship and the Kas Kiara oil products tanker will arrive,... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Ocean Conference In Greece
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 9th Our Ocean Conference held in Greece, which concluded yesterday [April 17]. A Government spokesperson said, “Started by the U.S. Department of State in 2014, the former Secretary of State and U.S. Presidential Climate Advisor, John Kerry, gave a keynote address at this year’s... Read more of this article
Rotterdam Diverts For Medical Emergency
The Rotterdam cruise ship diverted to Bermuda due to a medical emergency involving a 75-year-old passenger. A BMOC spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received an email from onboard the Holland America Line Cruise ship, Rotterdam, on passage from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ponta Delgada, Azores. “The ship was diverting to Bermuda in order to disembark... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Underneath The Waves
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a scenic look underneath Bermuda’s waves. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below,... Read more of this article
Video: Lionheart Superyacht Leaves St George’s
The 295-foot-long superyacht Lionheart departed from St. George’s recently. The Superyacht Times website said, “Lionheart is a motor yacht with an overall length of 90 m. The yacht’s builder is Benetti SpA from Italy, who launched Lionheart in 2016. The superyacht has a beam of 16 m, a draught of 4.5 m and a volume of 2,990 GT. “Lionheart... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 13
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 13th. On Sunday the Celebrity Equinox and the Norwegian Gem cruise ships and the Wave Sentinel cable layer are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Joy is scheduled... Read more of this article
Boat License Renewals Deadline On May 31
The Department of Marine and Ports Services reminded boat owners and mooring licensees to renew their licenses by May 31 for the upcoming boating season. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services, Boats and Moorings section reminds boat owners and mooring licensees that registration started on 1 April 2024, and... Read more of this article
BUEI Kids Hour Saturdays: Humpback Whales
The BUEI’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on April 20, 2024, will showcase the Humpback Whale with a screening and book reading for children aged 5-12. A spokesperson said, “The mighty Humpback Whale will be the focus for The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on April 20th, 2024. “‘Kids Hours Saturdays’... Read more of this article
New Version Of Blue Prosperity Plan Released
Bermuda’s updated Blue Prosperity Plan has just been released to the public, with officials saying that the new version “incorporates extensive stakeholder, public, and scientific feedback collected over the past year.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s updated Blue Prosperity Plan, designed to conserve and sustainably manage Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
BUEI’s Young Reporters For The Environment
BUEI announced the return of their National Environmental Journalism Competition through the Young Reporters for the Environment [YRE] Programme. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is pleased to announce the return of our National Environmental Journalism Competition through the Young Reporters for the Environment... Read more of this article
Video: Sea & Sail Windows Virtual Art Gallery
Bernews’ newest virtual art gallery invites viewers to look through virtual stained glass windows at Bermuda’s marine life and sailing journeys. Whether you’re drawn to the serene serenity of underwater scenes or the dynamic energy of sailing expeditions, this virtual art gallery offers a captivating experience for all who seek to... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 6
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, April 6th. On Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. On Wednesday the Norwegian Escape... Read more of this article
Ship Diverts To Disembark Sick Crew Member
The container ship CL Agatha Christie – which was traveling from New Orleans to Antwerp – diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member with a suspected kidney problem. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 29th March, 11:45 pm – The Captain onboard the container ship CL Agatha Christie called RCC Bermuda from... Read more of this article
