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Boater Saved From Fire & Sinking Vessel
The U.S. Coast Guard and the tanker ship Orange Ocean rescued a solo boater from his burning and sinking vessel, 420 miles north of Puerto Rico, during his voyage from Bermuda to St. Maarten. The U.S. Coast Guard said, “Coast Guard watchstanders and the crew of the tanker ship Orange Ocean coordinated the rescue of a solo boater in the Atlantic Ocean,... Read more of this article
Photos: Aftermath Of Fire At Boat Storage Facility
Early this morning [Dec 14], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call reporting several boats on fire in St. George’s, and firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Earlier today, a police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30am on Thursday, December 13th, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police were dispatched to a report of several... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Fire At Boat Storage Facility
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of ”several boats on fire” in St George’s early this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:30am on Thursday, December 13th, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police were dispatched to a report of several boats on fire at the Boatport storage facility on Wellington... Read more of this article
‘Angle Of Sunlight Interacting With A Vessel’
A report of a possible vessel on fire was later identified as a reflection caused by the “angle of sunlight interacting with a vessel.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 23rd October, 7:15pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, received a 911 call from a concerned member of public reporting a suspected... Read more of this article
Minister Commends Bystanders After Boat Fire
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has praised the staff at Dowling’s Marine & Auto Service and boat Captain Sloan Wakefield for leaping into action to avert a possible tragic outcome following the boat fire in the east end. “I want to praise Mr Sloan Wakefield whose heroic and selfless efforts in leaping into action to tow away... Read more of this article
Boat Captain: ‘I Just Did What I Had To Do’
[Written by Don Burgess] “I just did what I had to do.” Humble words from Captain Sloan Wakefield helped avert a possible significant disaster when he towed a boat on fire away from the docks after an explosion rocked the east end. The Atlantic Charters captain had just pulled in to fuel his boat, Tenacious, and the people from his afternoon... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Boat On Fire In St George’s
There is boat on fire in St George’s today [Oct 9]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able and in the meantime, a video is below. Update: BFRS Acting Sergeant Gavin Carter said, “The call was received through 911 at 1:42pm of a boat on fire at Dowling’s Marina. Boat was towed to Marginal Wharf where it was... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Fire On Boat In Dockyard
On Thursday [Sept 15] there was a fire onboard a 28-foot unmanned Chriscraft powerboat in Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 15th September, 10:30pm. Astute neighbours at Pier 41 Marina in Dockyard, spotted a fire onboard a nearby 28-foot unmanned Chriscraft powerboat. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre confirmed... Read more of this article
Vessel Towed After Electrical Fire Onboard
A 30ft vessel was towed ashore after there was an electrical fire onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 3rd July, 5:28 pm. – A caller onboard a 30ft Pleasure Craft near Morgans Point in the Great Sound reported an electrical fire onboard. “The fire had been successfully extinguished, leaving the vessel... Read more of this article
Video: BFRS Extinguish Boat Fire In Warwick
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service extinguished a boat fire in the Riddell’s Bay, Warwick area last night [Feb 1] with a 25-foot boat “fully engulfed in flames.” A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 10:56pm on Monday February 1, 2021, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a report of a boat on fire at Riddell’s... Read more of this article
42-Year-Old Man Injured In Boat Fire In Warwick
A 42-year-old man sustained burns to his arm and legs following a boat fire in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “At around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday 20th June, Police & EMS were dispatched to a private dock just off Middle Road & Riddles Bay Road, Warwick, to a report of a boat fire. “Upon arrival they found that a 42-year-old male on board... Read more of this article
Three Videos: Two Boats On Fire In Dockyard
[Updated] Fourteen firefighters from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] – along with six appliances - battled a blaze at Dockyard on Sunday evening [Jan 12], and three videos showing the fire are below. Following the response, a BFRS spokesperson said, “At 6:27pm the BFRS received a call reporting a house boat on fire at the Dockyard... Read more of this article
