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Photos: RFA Mounts Bay Arrives In Bermuda
The Royal Naval support ship RFA Mounts Bay has arrived in Bermuda for a three day visit, where she is due to host a Disaster Management Presentation of the vessels capabilities for members of Bermuda’s EMO, and also host tours for the Bermuda Sea Cadets and the Bermuda Scouts Association. “RFA Mounts Bay has been on deployment to the region... Read more of this article
Fire Service Extinguish Boat Fire In Southampton
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a boat fire early this morning in Southampton, with a “50 foot plus sailboat with smoke smoldering from the cabin area,” with the BFRS saying they “were able to access the boat via the assistance of local boatman, Mr. Andrew Marshall, to whom we would like to express our thanks.” The... Read more of this article
Column: Undiscovered Creatures In The Ocean
[Opinion column written by Tammy Horton, Andreas Kroh, and Leen Vandepitte] “The oceans cover 70% of the surface of our planet, and yet they are still the least explored,” says Sir David Attenborough in the opening sequence of the recent BBC documentary series Blue Planet II. “Hidden beneath the waves, there are creatures beyond our... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 9
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 9th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected and on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to arrive. On Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship and the RFA Mount Bay class landing... Read more of this article
Passenger Evacuated After Suspected Stroke
On Monday morning [Dec 4], a 72-year-old male passenger, who had suffered a suspected stroke, was successfully evacuated from the cruise ship ‘Seven Seas Explorer’. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A 72-year-old male passenger was successfully evacuated from cruise ship ‘Seven Seas Explorer’ early this morning after... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 2
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 2nd. On Saturday the Luminous Ace vehicles carrier, the Industrial Ranger general cargo ship, and the Silver Manoora oil products tanker are expected, on Sunday the Tracey Kosan LPG tanker will arrive, and on Monday... Read more of this article
Lake Denies Causing Death Of Mary McKee
[Written by Don Burgess] A Southampton man pleaded not guilty this morning [Dec 1] with the death of New Zealand visitor Mary McKee. Andrew Lake, 26, pled not guilty with unlawfully killing Mrs McKee, 62, on June 1, 2017 during the monthly arraignment session. He also pled not guilty with causing bodily harm to Arthur McKee, Mrs McKee’s husband,... Read more of this article
Photos: Submarine Drops Off Sick Crew Member
The island recently had an ‘unusual’ visitor, with an American submarine traveling into Bermuda waters to drop off a sick crew member that needed medical attention. The submarine traveled close to the island, and then a local pilot boat went out to pick up the sick crew member, who was then transported to the island. Related... Read more of this article
Marijuana Found Floating In Water In East End
The police have confirmed that a “package that contained plant like material that is believed to be marijuana” was found floating in the water in the east end this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:15pm today [Nov 29] Marine Police were call to a report of a suspicious package that was found floating in the waters off... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 25
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 25th. On Saturday the Oslo Bulk 3 general cargo ship is expected, and on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. On Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship and the GDF Suez Everett LNG tanker will... Read more of this article
BUEI To Hosts Shark Bait With Sean O’Connell
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting an event titled “Shark Bait with Sean O’Connell” on Tuesday 5th December at 7:30pm. The event poster says, “Come out for an entertaining evening with Sean O’Connell, the Guinness book record-setting swimmer, who battled tides, shark fins and fatigue to complete... Read more of this article
‘Stormy Weather’ Sloop Towed Into Bermuda
The 44ft sloop ‘Stormy Weather’ was successfully towed into Bermuda after losing its mast, boom, and propeller during a squall. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At approximately 1.00am, Saturday 11th November, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] was contacted by a concerned person ashore reporting that the... Read more of this article
