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Police Respond To “Kite Surfer In Distress”
On Wednesday [Jan 10], police responded to a “kite surfer in distress” after the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] initially received a report of a vessel sinking. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 10th Januaray, 1.42pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre is contacted by a member of the public reporting... Read more of this article
“Andy” Is Now The Longest Tracked Tiger Shark
Andy — a tiger shark tagged in Bermuda by scientists from Nova Southeastern University’s [NSU] Guy Harvey Research Institute [GHRI] in 2014 — is now the longest tracked tiger shark on record. “Travelling approximately 37,565 miles off the eastern coast of the United States and around Bermuda, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos, Andy... Read more of this article
Photos: Tiny Octopus Found On Side Of Lionfish
While emptying a bag of lionfish they caught while diving in the Watch Hill Park and John Smith’s Bay area, local divers found a tiny octopus clinging to the side of a lionfish. In a post on social media, Weldon Wade said, “What a discovery! When freediving and culling lionfish we spear them and sometimes safely snip all the venomous spines... Read more of this article
Video: Injured Crew Members Arrive In Bermuda
The Panama registered ‘Pegasus Highway’ arrived in Bermuda this afternoon [Jan 6], where the two crew members were disembarked after being injured when the “vessel was hit by a rogue wave during cargo inspections, resulting in both crew members falling.” The two Filipino crew members were injured when, while approximately 300 miles northwest... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting January 6
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday January 6th. On Saturday the Pegasus Highway vehicles carrier is expected, and on Sunday the Oslo Bulk 8 general cargo ship is scheduled to arrive. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Silver Valarie oil products... Read more of this article
Injured Crew Being Transported To Bermuda
The Panama registered car carrier ‘Pegasus Highway’ is heading to Bermuda to disembark two crew members who were injured last night when the “vessel was hit by a rogue wave during cargo inspections, resulting in both crew members falling.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The Panama registered car carrier ‘Pegasus... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 30
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 30th. On Tuesday the Bermuda Islander container ship and the Silver Valerie oil products tanker are expected, and on Wednesday the Transleader vehicles carrier is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Seven New RYA Senior Instructors
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Sailing Academy, Bermuda’s only Royal Yachting Association [RYA] Training Centre, ran the Island’s first RYA Senior Instructor Course [SI] from December 21- 24th. “Over the last 4 years the RBYC Sailing Academy has qualified over 30 Bermudians and PRC holders with the RYA Dinghy Instructor [DI] qualification and... Read more of this article
Winter Lionfish Derby To Be Held In January
The fourth Winter Lionfish Derby, sponsored by Conyers Imports, is set to be held from January 1 through January 31, with a wrap-up party and awards ceremony taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Saturday, February 3 from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. The Derby will feature cash prizes in both freediver and SCUBA diver categories,... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 23
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 23rd. On Tuesday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Somers Isles container ship is expected. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article
Boats & Moorings Now At Old Paget Post Office
The Boats and Moorings Section of the Department of Marine and Ports Services is now permanently located at the old Paget Post Office Building. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs would like to advise the public that the Boats and Moorings Section of the Department of Marine and Ports Services is now permanently... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 16
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 16th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive, and the RFA Mount Bay class landing ship will arrive. The weekly shipping schedule,... Read more of this article
