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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
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 18
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 11th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule,... Read more of this article
Crew Member Requires Medical Assistance
On Saturday [Nov 11], the 50ft ‘Caradow’ — traveling from Massachusetts to Guadeloupe — made its way to Bermuda, as a 60-year-old crew member was in need of medical assistance. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio is contacted by the 50ft Ketch ‘CARADOW’ on final approach to Bermuda, reporting... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 11
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 11th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, and on Tuesday the Viking Sun cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On Wednesday the Azamara Quest cruise ship is expected, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander... Read more of this article
Regiment Divers To Spearhead Lionfish Derby
Royal Bermuda Regiment divers will this weekend spearhead a lionfish derby designed to take out as many of the invasive predators as possible. The RBR Underwater Task Force has teamed up with the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force for a team competition to help wipe out the fish, originally from the Pacific, that prey on native fish that keep the island’s... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting November 4
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 4th. On Saturday the Silver Whisper cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive. On Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship and the Celebrity Summit cruise ship are expected, and... Read more of this article
Seabed Constructor Ship Visits Hamilton
The 377-foot supply ship Seabed Constructor visited Hamilton, with its unusual appearance attracting some attention as it was docked on Front Street. Owned and operated by Swire Seabed, the Seabed Constructor is described as “fully equipped with heavy duty WROVs, a multiple AUV survey spread and is fully supported by dedicated on-shore engineering... Read more of this article
Vessel Damaged, Takes On Water, Towed In
On Wednesday [Nov 1] the 22ft power craft ‘Sunreal’ — with two persons on-board – lost its rudder after an incident in Paradise Lakes, with a good Samaritan taking the vessel under tow towards the southern end of Morgan’s Point, and then construction workers also came to the boater’s assistance, using a nearby crane to hoist the... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship Insignia Visits St. Georges
The 594-foot cruise ship Insignia is visiting St George’s today [Nov 1], and according to the latest version of the 2017 Cruise Ship Schedule [PDF], the ship is carrying an estimated 734 passengers and 386 crew as it makes its Bermuda stop, which marks the Insignia’s final visit of this year. Related Stories Photos & Video:... Read more of this article
Students Begin ‘Spirit Of Bermuda’ Voyages
The Spirit of Bermuda has commenced the 2017-18 school year with Dellwood Middle School, continuing its rite of passage for middle school students on the island. M3 students learn how to be part of a team in a unique environment that promotes community without the usual comforts of home. Self-discovery, interdependence, cooperation and working as teammates... Read more of this article
