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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Feb 3
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, February 3rd. On Monday the Andromeda J container ship is expected and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 27
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 27th. On Monday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship and the Adromeda J container ship are expected, on Tuesday the MT Portola oil products tanker and the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Thursday the... Read more of this article
EcoDive To Launch Scuba Instructor Course
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Sam Bennett, the owner of EcoDive, will launch a scuba diving instructor course on the island in May. EcoDive, a Scuba Diving International [SDI] training and certification centre, was founded by Bennett in March last year. Bennett told Bernews, “I’m excited to bring more professional-level courses to... Read more of this article
Photos: 29 Abandoned Boats To Be Removed
29 abandoned and derelict boats – located in areas including Ely’s Harbour, Mill’s Creek, Riddell’s Bay, Lagoon Park, Spanish Point, Mullet Bay and more – will be “removed and discarded,” the Government has advised. The government previously announced that to “improve the health and safety of our waterways for all members of the... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 20
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 20th. On Monday the Demeter Leader vehicles carrier is expected, on Tuesday the Andromeda J container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping... Read more of this article
Tanker Diverts Due To Sick Crew Member
The tanker Zoilo – traveling from Texas to Amsterdam — diverted to Bermuda due to a crew member’s medical emergency. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “The Maltese registered tanker Zoilo currently 150 miles north of Bermuda advises that she is diverting to the island at a speed of 11 knots as a... Read more of this article
29 Abandoned & Derelict Boats To Be Removed
A joint programme between the Government and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] will remove 29 “abandoned and derelict boats” from our waters which are located near Woody’s Restaurant and in Ely’s Harbour, Mill’s Creek, Fairylands Creek, Riddell’s Bay, Lagoon Park, Spanish Point, Mullet Bay and Great Bay. A Government... Read more of this article
‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ Season Starts On Jan 20
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to launch the new season of ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on January 20th, featuring monthly sessions at 11am and 2pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is thrilled to announce the new season of ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is set to start on January... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 13
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 13th. On Saturday the MS Aurora cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Borealis and the Norwegian Getaway cruise ships will arrive, on Monday the Lady Keish oil products tanker is scheduled to arrive, and on Tuesday... Read more of this article
First Humpback Whale Of 2024 Identified
The WhalesBermuda team has made the first identification of a humpback whale in 2024, with the sighting of a whale that had previously been seen in 2016. Andrew Stevenson said, “Saturday was finally a calm but overcast, chilly winter day. We spent ten hours on the water and found and identified one whale, a whale we had previously seen on April... Read more of this article
Ignite Partners With BOPP For Pilot Initiative
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP] and Ignite Bermuda are collaborating on a pilot initiative to support Bermuda’s future Blue Economy business leaders. A spokesperson said, “In an early indication of how Bermuda’s Blue Prosperity Plan will contribute to the sustainable growth of the island’s ocean economy, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 6
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 6th. On Monday the Andromeda J container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Dec 30
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 30th. On Saturday the HMS Scott ocean survey vessel is expected, on Sunday the Aidamar cruise ship and the HMS Scott ocean survey vessel will arrive, and on Monday the Bettys Dream bulk carrier is scheduled to... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Tows Fishing Vessel To Shore
On Sunday [Dec 24], the RBR Coast Guard towed the the local fishing vessel Provider back to Mangrove Bay after it became disabled. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Local 35 foot fishing vessel Provider reports on VHF radio being disabled 2.3 miles west southwest of Chubb Heads Beacon with 2 persons onboard. Seas... Read more of this article
Crew Rescued After Fishing Vessel Sinks
The crew on the 34-foot fishing vessel Sea Scorpion were rescued after the “vessel sank rapidly after encountering rogue wave while maneuvering to haul lobster traps.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon [EPIRB] satellite distress alert received at Rescue... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Dec 23
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 23rd. On Saturday the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Malaga Knutsen LNG tanker will arrive, and on Tuesday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule,... Read more of this article
