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Island’s Mysterious Undersea Attracts Spotlight
A spectacular video of Bermuda’s shipwrecks made it onto the homepage of CNN.com, where there are 58 million unique web visits each month, according to BTA officials. CNN Travel’s Executive Editor Brekke Fletcher acknowledged the popularity of the video stunned even her. She said: “I’m surprised at how well it did despite it being such a departure... Read more of this article
Temporary East End Dock To Be Removed
Bermuda’s boaters are being advised that the temporary floating dock installed by the ACBDA for the America’s Cup on Kindley Field Road, opposite the L. F. Wade International Airport is to be removed in accordance with the permissions granted by the Department of Planning. The dock was installed in May this year for America’s Cup marine traffic... Read more of this article
Boat Sinking, 13 People Rescued From Water
[Updated] Thirteen people onboard a rental boat were rescued today [Aug 27] after being found in the water while the vessel they were on was sinking, with the police thanking the people that assisted with the rescue, saying “their swift actions went a long way in averting a tragedy.” A police spokesperson said, “At 5:35pm today [Sunday]... Read more of this article
Tobacco Bay To Host Mermaid Party On Sept 16
On Saturday, September 16, Tobacco Bay is set to host a party “celebrating the mermaid spirit, summer, and the sea.” The Tobacco Bay Facebook event invites all “mermaidy women in Bermuda” to join the party: “We want to see the bay, the beach and the deck full of the most mermaidy women in Bermuda! If you have a swimmable... Read more of this article
Boat Towed To Safety After Engine Fails
A boat off the west end with one person on board and an engine that wouldn’t start was towed to the Mangrove Bay public dock on Thursday night [Aug 24], assisted by operators of the private craft ‘Old Glory‘ which responded to Bermuda Radio’s calls for assistance. In a separate incident a short time later, a concerned father reported that... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 26
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 26th. On Saturday the Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship, the Insignia and the Norwegian Dawn cruise ships will arrive, and on Monday the Anthem of the Seas cruise... Read more of this article
Marine Police Respond To Boat Taking On Water
Marine police and a local vessel responded to a Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] call for assistance this afternoon [Aug 25], for a disabled boat adrift with two persons on board and reportedly taking on water while approximately a few miles off Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Friday 25th August... Read more of this article
Vessel Runs Aground With 13 People Onboard
On Monday [Aug 21] a vessel ran aground on Stag Rocks with 13 people onboard, with the vessel freed from the rocks, with none of the passengers reporting any injuries. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 10:42pm, Monday 21st August, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a passenger onboard the F/v Rhiona... Read more of this article
Four People Rescued From Capsized Whaler
On Saturday [Aug 19] multiple distress flare sightings were reported indicating a vessel in difficulty off Cambridge Beaches, and four people were found in the water, clinging onto a capsized rental whaler. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Multiple Distress flare sightings were reported to the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre... Read more of this article
Sick Cruise Passenger Disembarks In Bermuda
The cruise ship Norwegian Dawn arrived in Bermuda on Sunday [Aug 20] to disembark a 36-year-old passenger in need of medical treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was contacted by the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn indicating that the vessel would be arriving to Bermuda early Sunday morning... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 19
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 19th. On Saturday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is expected, and on Sunday the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, the Oleander container ship and the Amparo Paola general cargo ship will arrive. On Wednesday the Norwegian... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship Insignia Visits St. Georges
The 594-foot passenger ship Insignia is at berth in St. George’s today [Aug 18]. 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. The ship which arrived yesterday is scheduled to depart this afternoon at approximately 2.00pm. Related... Read more of this article
