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PwC Bermuda Renews Endeavour Support
PwC Bermuda announced its renewed commitment to Endeavour, a charity dedicated to empowering diverse youth through experiential learning in sailing. A spokesperson said, “As a founding sponsor of Endeavour in 2015, PwC reaffirms its dedication by pledging $35,000 annually over the next three years. L&F Indemnity Ltd., Bermuda-based captive... Read more of this article
U.S. Coast Guard Returns To Bermuda
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch arrived in Bermuda on Monday, May 27, as part of ongoing operations in concert with the Bermuda Government, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Bermuda Coast Guard Unit, and Bermuda Police Services. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard has a multifaceted mandate, including to protect environment and living... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 2
[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this article on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented. That picture and several others are discussed here in part two. Discussion of the Porgay Picture of 1803 While Porgay appears... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: MV Bermudian Ferry Returns
Following a refitting process in the United States that lasted almost two years, the MV Bermudian has returned to Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The newly refitted 700-passenger ferry, Bermudian, returned to Bermuda last week from the Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Somerset, Massachusetts. “In August 2022, the Department of Marine... Read more of this article
Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 1
[Column written by Dr. Edward Harris] One of the earliest artistic views of Bermuda appeared in 1803 in The Naval Chronicle and is a scene of the commodious Murray’s Anchorage to the north of St. George’s Island, with Fort St. Catherine and its rearward hills in the background. It is an aquatint, which is a form of intaglio printmaking that relies... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting June 1
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, June 1st. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled... Read more of this article
ASU BIOS To Host Events Around Ocean Day
ASU BIOS is set to celebrate over 120 years of marine research in Bermuda with a gala on June 7 and an open house on June 8, featuring music, food, talks, and facility tours. A spokesperson said, “ASU BIOS is looking forward to welcoming the community to some public events around World Ocean Day in a couple of weeks. The ASU BIOS Celebration theme... Read more of this article
Crew Member Brought To Island After Accident
A crew member with a head injury was evacuated to Bermuda on Tuesday night after an accident on the container ship Bernhard Schulte. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a call from the Singapore based management company of the Hong Kong registered container ship Bernhard Schulte. A crew member had... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 25
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 25th. On Saturday the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the USCGC Rollin Fritch sentinel-class cutter and... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Diverts Due To Injured Passenger
The Celebrity Apex diverted to Bermuda has a 94-year-old female passenger suffered a broken leg A BMOC spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda was advised that the cruise ship Celebrity Apex had diverted to Bermuda on passage from Fort Lauderdale to Ponta Delgada in order to disembark a 94 year old female passenger who has suffered a broken leg. “The... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Encourages Water Safety
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard urges residents and visitors to enjoy activities on the water safely during the Bermuda Day celebration. A spokesperson said, “As the community looks forward to celebrating Bermuda Day and marking the start of summer, the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard urges residents and visitors to enjoy activities on the... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 18
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 18th. On Saturday the Star Calypso bulk carrier is expected, on Sunday the Primrose Ace vehicles carrier, the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the... Read more of this article
Minister Burch On Lifeguard Staffing Shortages
The Lifeguard Service “continues to face significant challenges in maintaining adequate beach coverage due to staffing shortages,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, with the Minister explaining they increased the budget for lifeguards, are advertising for staff and will increase the number of water safety signs. Speaking... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 11
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, May 11th. On Sunday the Lech Kaczynski LNG tanker, Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Monday the Gazamaris LPG tanker will arrive, on Wednesday the Norwegian Joy cruise ship and... Read more of this article
Photos: Greenpeace Collects Plastic In Sargasso
Greenpeace campaigners collected more than 300 plastic pieces during a five-day expedition in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “Campaigners from Greenpeace UK have retrieved hundreds of pieces of plastic from clusters of seaweed floating in the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean. They spent the last five days on board the Arctic Sunrise... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Two Superyachts Visit St George’s
Two superyachts recently paid a visit to St. George’s, including the 233-foot long Juice and the 183.9-foot long Ambition. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 71.1m/233’3″ motor yacht ‘Juice’ was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Kaag shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Peter Marino and she... Read more of this article
