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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Nov 9
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 9th. On Sunday the Insignia cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Zuiderdam cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks: ‘A Half Century Under The Sea’
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the upcoming BUEI Talk ‘A Half Century Under The Sea: 50 Years Of Diving In Bermuda’s Waters’ presented by Dr. Edward Schultz on Thursday, November 14th at 7.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Tranquil Bermuda Waters
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple image showcasing Bermuda’s serene waters. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes... Read more of this article
Photos: MV Sixth Sense Superyacht Visits
The Sixth Sense super-yacht — a 242-foot long motor yacht launched by Amels in 2019 that can accommodate 12 guests and 19 crew members — recently visited the island, stopping in the east end. Related Stories Video: Superyachts Invited To Bermuda Bermuda Called A Superyacht “Playground” $100 Million Superyacht... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Nov 2
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 2nd. On Saturday the Assos container ship and the Vision of the Seas cruise ship are expected, on Sunday the Liberty Power container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Attends After Boat Runs Aground
A 30-foot pleasure craft with six people ran aground near Paradise Lakes on Saturday [Oct 26], and Coast Guard vessels attended and transported the passenger and the boat was refloated the next morning. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio was advised of 30 ft pleasure craft with 6 people onboard aground... Read more of this article
Norwegian Epic Diverts For Medical Emergency
The Norwegian Epic cruise ship – which was traveling from the Azores to Port Canaveral, Florida — diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member with suspected appendicitis. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “The shipping agent for the passenger ship Norwegian Epic contacted RCC Bermuda to advise the... Read more of this article
Elijah Samuels, Tre’sure Nanette, J’Kai Berkeley
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills for Bermuda’s youth through experiential education, partners with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education [APACE] to prepare young Bermudians for working in the maritime industry. The Endeavour Maritime Career... Read more of this article
Photos: John Paul Dejoria Vessel In Bermuda
The John Paul DeJoria vessel is visiting the island, stopping in the East End. According to the Neptune’s Pirates website, “The John Paul DeJoria is a 72-meter former Scottish Fisheries Patrol vessel equipped to stop whaling vessels in the high seas using modern technology and a passionate and committed crew.” Related... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Oct 26
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 26th. On Saturday the Star Pride cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Vision of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled... Read more of this article
BEST Presenting Free Environmental Lecture
BEST is getting set to present a free lecture by Rachel Parsons on the topic of ‘Microbial Oceanography, Microbiomes, and Microplastics’ at Bermuda College on October 31. A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend this free lecture on Thursday, October 31 to learn about the fascinating role of microbiomes, the first forms... Read more of this article
Jet Ski & Boat Towed After Breaking Down
The Coast Guard assisted after someone was “stranded on an island off Coopers Island” after a jet ski broke down and then when a boat with two people went to recover the jet ski, the boat also broke down, and the jet ski and boat were towed ashore the following day. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Bermuda... Read more of this article
