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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 21
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 21st. On Sunday the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Pacific Princess cruise ship and the Somers Isles container ship are scheduled to... Read more of this article
‘The Last Straw’ For Fairmont Southampton
In an effort to help the problems of plastic in the oceans, the Fairmont Southampton has made a commitment to eliminating conventional plastic straws, and resort guests who still prefer a straw, will be provided eco-friendly and 100% compostable straws at request A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s largest resort is going ‘strawless.’... Read more of this article
Two Kayakers Assisted By Snorkel Park Staff
On Tuesday [Apr 17], two kayakers, “indicating signs of distress and drifting offshore” from the Dockyard area, were assisted by staff at Snorkel Park. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, April 17 at 10.44am, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a member of public reporting two kayakers... Read more of this article
Dogs Following Kayaker Prompts Concern
Dogs in the water between Spanish Point and Dockyard caught the attention of a member of the public yesterday [April 15], with a police land unit dispatched to investigate. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A member of public called Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, concerned for the welfare of three dogs swimming in the water... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: St. George’s Marine Expo
[Updated with photos] The third annual St. George’s Marine Expo, hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda, is underway today [April 15] at Ordinance Island in St George’s. Launched in 2016, the Marine Expo was created to showcase the many businesses, organizations and opportunities... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 14
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 14th. On Saturday the Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship will arrive, and Monday the Eco Dominator vehicles carrier, the Oleander container ship and the Marella Discovery... Read more of this article
BZS Lecture: The Roots Of Turtle Project
The Bermuda Zoological Society will be hosting a lecture entitled “Reflection on a Half Century of Sea Turtle Conservation: The Roots of the Bermuda Turtle Project” on Thursday, April 26th. The event poster says, “David Godfrey is Executive Director of the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC], the world’s oldest and most accomplished sea turtle... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Carnival Elation’ Visits Island
Marking the ship’s inaugural call to the island, the 856-foot cruise ship Carnival Elation arrived in Bermuda this morning [April 11], and according to the latest version of the 2018 Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the ship is carrying an estimated 2,373 passengers and 920 crew members. The 15-minute live video replay is below: This is scheduled... Read more of this article
Removal Of Abandoned Boats Gets Underway
In February, the Department of Environment & Natural Resources and the Department of Marine & Ports Services advised the public that 17 abandoned boats – owners unknown – would be removed from the water and disposed of. That process is underway with a number of vessels being removed from the Ferry Reach, St. George’s area and then... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting April 7
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday April 7th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Norwegian Epic, the Azamara Quest, and the Carnival Pride cruise ships will arrive, and on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship and the... Read more of this article
Video: Aerial View Of Whales Off Bermuda
Videographer Conor Outerbridge recently struck gold with his drone, capturing a pod of ten whales cavorting a few miles off Bermuda, with his drone, moving quietly just above the whales, capturing their behaviour in incredible detail. The animals do not stay in Bermuda year-round, but as the island lies in the middle of their annual migratory route,... Read more of this article
Marine Expo Postponed Due To Weather
Due to inclement weather this weekend, organisers have decided to postpone the third annual St. George’s Marine Expo. The event, which was due to be hosted this Sunday, April 8th, will now be held the following week on Sunday, April 15th from 11am until 6pm at Ordinance Island. Hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with Title... Read more of this article
