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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 13
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 13th. On Sunday the Adventure of the Seas and the Norwegian Gem cruise ships and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Monday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship and the Happy Dragon general cargo ship will arrive,... Read more of this article
Go-Float Offers Electric Boat Excursions
CurrentSea Ltd has launched Go-Float Bermuda, which is offering electric boat excursions in a two-seater watercraft off of the West End. A spokesperson said, “CurrentSea Ltd. is a locally owned company which has established Go-Float Bermuda to offer electric boat excursions in the beautiful calm waters of the West End. “The Bermudian owners... Read more of this article
Two Ships Divert Due To Injured Crew Members
One ship diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member who had suffered severe hand injuries onboard the vessel due to frostbite, while another ship also diverted to Bermuda to disembark a crew member had a severe finger injury. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Tuesday 9th July, 2:50pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre... Read more of this article
Column: Protecting, Managing Bermuda’s Ocean
[Opinion column written by Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban] Bermuda, my home, is the ocean. Our island, of just 22 square miles, sits in the subtropical mid-Atlantic Ocean, one of the most isolated pieces of land in the world. Like all islanders here, I grew up swimming on our beautiful beaches and fishing off the rocks. Without... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 6
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 6th. On Saturday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Insignia and the Norwegian Gem cruise ships will arrive, and on Monday the Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship, the Oleander and the PTI Orion... Read more of this article
Marine Police Respond To Jet Ski Incident
Marine Police reported to a call of a women in “difficulty” aboard a jet ski near a cruise ship in Dockyard, and discovered that the woman was “participating in a tour and disliked the experience, so was waving her arms to attract attention so that she could end participation.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting June 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday June 29th. On Saturday the Atlas Leader vehicles carrier and the Rollin Fritch Sentinel-class cutter are expected, on Sunday the Adventure of the Seas and the Norwegian Gem cruise ships and the Oleander container ship will... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Spittal Pond Turns Pink
In addition to our pink sand and pink sports uniforms, we also currently have a pink pond, with the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve in Smiths having turned pink due to a “seasonal plankton bloom.” The Department of Environment and Natural Resources explained that the “intense pink colour of the water in Spittal Pond is due to a seasonal... Read more of this article
WISTA Recognizes 2019 Day Of The Seafarer
The Day of the Seafarer [DotS], recognized by the United Nations as an observance day, is celebrated globally on 25 June 2019. DotS’ stated purpose is to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers to civil society. On this DotS, imagine yourself on the high seas. You have to deal with extreme weather conditions [whether bone-chilling temperatures,... Read more of this article
‘Water Safety Must Be A Number One Priority’
Water Safety Council Chairman Michael Weeks reminded boaters and swimmers about the importance of water safety, saying that while everyone can have an enjoyable time on the water while boating or swimming, water safety must be a number one priority. Speaking at a press conference today, Michael Weeks said, “I would like to remind our boaters and swimmers... Read more of this article
Building STEM Pipeline For Bermuda’s Students
Both BIOS and Bermuda College have been working together for the last 12 years in a unique partnership that leverages the resources and expertise of each organization, with the overall goal of improving STEM education and learning opportunities for students in senior school and college. A spokesperson said, “Both BIOS and Bermuda College are... Read more of this article
Bermuda Lionfish Task Force Donates To BZS
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] announced today that the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force [BLTF] has sponsored the Lionfish exhibit at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo’s [BAMZ]. “In 2000, the lionfish was first discovered in Bermuda in a tide pool at Devonshire Bay and kept in a private aquarium. Entered into the Agricultural Exhibition... Read more of this article
