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Tanker Crew Member Transferred To Bermuda
A crew member injured aboard the Liberian-registered tanker M/V Ariane was safely transferred to Bermuda after the vessel diverted from its voyage from Rotterdam to Freeport. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Friday, 21st November, 4:15pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a Satellite Telephone call from... Read more of this article
Video: Kayaker Returns To Bermuda After Rescue
[Updating] A search operation – involving the Bermuda Police, Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard and an aircraft from the United States Coast Guard — is underway after a 58-year-old man was reported missing after being seen leaving in a kayak. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a 911 call from front... Read more of this article
Injured Crew Member Transferred To Hospital
A container ship — traveling from Baltimore to Malaysia — diverted to Bermuda to transfer a crew member with a suspected broken leg, who was safely brought ashore and taken to hospital for treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Tuesday, 10th June, 2:24pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received... Read more of this article
Crew Injured After Maersk Sana Explosion
Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre coordinated with international partners after an engine room explosion disabled the Maersk Sana 350 nautical miles east of the island, resulting in injuries to three crew members. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives a phone call from shoreside management... Read more of this article
Disabled Boat Towed Near Two Rock Passage
A disabled 28-foot power boat was towed to safety by the Coast Guard from the Two Rock Passage area after experiencing engine trouble and potentially obstructing the channel. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Wednesday, 16th April, 8:25 am. Bermuda Radio received a cell phone call from the local 28 ft power boat Nail... Read more of this article
Sick Cruise Passenger Transferred To Bermuda
A passenger in need of urgent medical care was transferred from ‘Celebrity Apex’ to a pilot boat off Bermuda and taken to hospital. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Sunday, 9th March, 1:00 pm. RCC Bermuda received a telephone call from the USCG RCC Norfolk, and was conferenced with the cruise ship Celebrity... Read more of this article
Fisherman Rescued After Vessel Sinks
A fisherman was rescued after his vessel struck an unknown object and sank near Challenger Bank. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Monday, 10th March, 9:45 pm. The operator of the 50ft Local Fishing Vessel Attitude Adjustment contacted RCC Bermuda, from onboard the Fishing Vessel Fullish. He reported that they were... Read more of this article
Two People Rescued After Boat Capsizes
Two people were rescued after their boat capsized in Great Sound off Scaur Hill. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 22nd February, 17:10 pm – A 911 call was received from a member of the public observing a capsized boat in Great Sound off Scaur Hill. The reporting source advised that there were two people in the water... Read more of this article
Four Crew Members Rescued In Great Sound
Bermuda Radio coordinated a rescue of four crew members after two sailboats capsized in the Great Sound. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Friday 22nd November 2024 – 1:42pm. Bermuda Radio received a Mayday Call on Marine VHF channel 16 from two sail training dinghies each with two crew onboard that had both... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Tow Boat Away From Causeway
A boat broke from its moorings and was drifting towards the Causeway, and the Bermuda Coast Guard attended and towed the boat to the Grotto Bay Dock. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “November 15 | Staff at the Grotto Bay hotel contacted Bermuda Radio to advise a large boat had broken from its moorings in Grotto Bay... 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
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
