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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Sept 7
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, September 7th. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Monday Sider Colombia general cargo ship, the Unique Infinity oil products tanker and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday... Read more of this article
Shark May Have Eaten A Pregnant Shark
“A pregnant porbeagle shark may have been eaten by a great white shark near Bermuda, in the first recorded incident of its kind,” according to a story in the New Scientist. The report said, “In October 2020, Brooke Anderson, then at Arizona State University, and her colleagues tagged a pregnant porbeagle shark [Lamna nasus] south-east of Cape... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Attends Two Jet Ski Accidents
The Coast Guard handled two separate jet ski accidents late last month, including a collision with a boat and a collision between two jet skis. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Monday 26th August at 6:30pm, Bermuda Radio was advised by Fire Dispatch that an ambulance had been requested as a jet ski accident had occurred... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 31
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 31st. On Sunday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Monday the Carnival Venezia and the Vision of the Seas cruise ships and the Gaz Amaris oil products tanker will arrive, and on Wednesday the Insignia and... Read more of this article
BUEI Joins “Cash, Trash, Bash” Fundraiser
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are “thrilled to be a part of this year’s ‘Cash Trash Bash’ fundraiser.” A spokesperson said, “In its seventh year, this annual marine clean, led by Karen Plianthos and her family, raises awareness for ocean conservation and has removed close to 15,000 pounds of... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 24
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 24th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to arrive. On... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 10
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 10th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship are scheduled... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Raft Up In West End
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up held in the West End, with revelers taking to the water to spend the afternoon socializing and having fun. For all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see our dedicated website BernewsCupMatch.com. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 3
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 3rd. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Vision of the Seas... Read more of this article
French Sailor Rescued Off Bermuda Coast
RCC Bermuda coordinated a rescue of a French sailor after receiving an EPIRB alert, with assistance from the container ship Somers Isles and the sportsfishing vessel Mama Seata. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a 406 MHz EPIRB alert from a position approximately 30 miles southeast of Bermuda, the beacon... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 27
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 27th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, the Kas Kiara oil products tanker, and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty... Read more of this article
Marine And Ports Offer Training Programmes
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is “highlighting two exciting maritime training programmes aimed at enticing young Bermudians to join their ranks.” A Government spokesperson said, “And today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter notes that this recruitment drive for Marine Pilots and Maritime Operation Controllers... Read more of this article
