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Fishing In Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited
The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding commercial and recreational fishers, that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas — also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds” — will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds and Black Groupers. “It should also be noted that... Read more of this article
‘Whale Found Distressed With Entanglement’
On Monday [April 2], a local vessel reported a “migrating whale found distressed with entanglement in rope or wire” and it was concluded that Bermuda at this time, “lacked the necessary specialist equipment to assist the whale.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A local vessel on Challenger Bank,... Read more of this article
Video: Family Films Hammerhead Shark
A family said they found themselves privy to a rare sight as they paddle boarded close to Flatts Inlet recently, as a shark made a surprisingly close approach that they were able to catch on video, which went viral after being posted on social media. Julie Compton told Bernews, “It was Monday afternoon, with myself and my husband Jim paddle boarding... Read more of this article
Learn More About Careers In Maritime Field
Bermuda residents will have an opportunity to discover various career, development and training opportunities available in the maritime industry, thanks to a partnership with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], Bermuda Yacht Services and EDcellerate. In preparation for the St. George’s Marine Expo 2018, taking place on Sunday, April... Read more of this article
Court: Fatal Boat Collision Trial Set For August
[Written by Don Burgess] A Southampton man charged with the powerboat death of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee had his trial date set for August 13. In December of last year, Andrew Lake pled not guilty to unlawfully killing Mrs McKee, 62, on June 1, 2017, who was in Bermuda to attend the America’s Cup. At that time he also pled not guilty with causing... Read more of this article
Queen Noor & Prince Albert To Speak At Summit
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Queen Noor of Jordan have been added to the speakers list for the Ocean Risk Summit, which is set to take place at the Fairmont Southampton next month. The event will be held from May 8- 10th, and will see leaders from across the political, economic, environmental and risk sectors attend the event Ocean Risk Summit. The... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 31
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 31st. On Saturday the Riviera cruise ship is expected, and on Monday the Oleander and the Somers Isles container ships will arrive. On Tuesday the Sorlandet tall ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the... Read more of this article
St. Georges Marine Expo To Be Held On April 8th
The 3rd Annual St. George’s Marine Expo, hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda, will kick off with some new features on Sunday, April 8th from 11am – 6pm at Ordinance Island. A look at last year’s Marine Expo Highlights from this year’s Marine Expo 2018 include the return... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘Velella Velella’ On Bermuda’s Shoreline
[Updated with video] The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is advising that large numbers of the By-the-wind sailor Velella velella have washed up on Bermuda’s shoreline in the past few days. “This follows speculation and concern from various members of the public that these are the venomous Portuguese-Man-of-War,” the... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BIOS Robotics Challenge
A total of twenty-two teams from eight schools – including two new teams from Bermuda College – met recently at the National Sports Centre for the 2018 Marine Advanced Technology in Education [MATE] Bermuda Regional Remotely Operated Vehicle [ROV] Challenge. A spokesperson said, “The program, hosted by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean... Read more of this article
Video: PBS Features Bermuda Shipwrecks Again
PBS’s recurring News Hour Programme has featured Bermuda’s shipwrecks for a second time during the Art and Culture segment. The topic is The Bermuda 100 Challenge, which is a joint initiative between the Bermuda Government’s Marine Heritage Section of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Look Bermuda and University of California... Read more of this article
Eleven Graduate From Maritime Programme
Bermuda’s complement of able mariners has just grown with the commencement ceremony of 11 participants – aged 16-29 – from the Endeavour Maritime Careers Springboard Programme. Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban was on hand Thursday evening to congratulate graduates whose intensive training has qualified... Read more of this article
