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BMOC Arranges Emergency Medical Transfer
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] coordinated a transfer for an elderly passenger experiencing breathing difficulties aboard the P&O cruise ship Ventura. A BMOC spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a satellite telephone call from the Bermuda registered P&O cruise ship Ventura, which was on a transatlantic... 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
Container Ship Rescues Sailboat Crew
Two persons aboard the sailing vessel “Relentless” were rescued by the container ship “CMA CGM URAL” south of Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “US Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centre Miami reports that the 53 foot ketch rigged sailing vessel Relentless on a voyage from Bermuda to... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Assists Vessel In Great Sound
A person on a 13ft Boston Whaler on the Great Sound called 911 to report “they were taking on water and requested urgent assistance,” and the Coast Guard vessel Rescue 1 responded and towed the vessel to safety. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call... Read more of this article
Bermuda-Bound Sailor Rescued By Coast Guard
A sailor that was traveling to Bermuda was rescued 270 miles off of North Carolina by the U.S. Coast Guard. A spokesperson said, “Coast Guard Sector New York watchstanders received a report of lost communications from the family of the mariner who departed Jersey City, New Jersey, en route to Bermuda, stating that they lost contact on Nov. 6,... Read more of this article
Three Sailors Rescued By Nearby Yacht
Three sailors — traveling from Massachusetts to Bermuda — were rescued after their 44 ft trimaran started taking on water approximately 250 miles north west of Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Sunday 04th December, 08:09 am – RCC Norfolk contacted RCC Bermuda regarding the 44 ft Trimaran Buddy which was... Read more of this article
Report Released Into Fatal Sailing Incident
US Sailing — the national governing body for sailing in the U.S. — released the report requested by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee following the tragic death of Colin Golder during the 2022 Newport Bermuda Race. Mr Golder, a U.S. citizen who was the captain of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta, died after going overboard in strong... Read more of this article
Sick Passenger Transferred From Cruise Ship
The cruise ship Queen Elizabeth disembarked a male passenger in Bermuda for hospital treatment on August 11. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, August 10 at 4:22pm, ships agent Meyers advised Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre that the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth, which had been scheduled to call at Bermuda on... Read more of this article
US Sailing Convenes Panel On Captain’s Death
US Sailing — at the request of the Newport Bermuda race organizing authority — has convened a panel of experts to compile a report on the factors contributing to the death of Colin Golder, the captain of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta who died after going overboard in strong winds approximately 325 miles from Bermuda. A statement... Read more of this article
U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Three Mariners
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three U.S. citizens — who were sailing from the British Virgin Islands to Bermuda – and towed their sailing vessel to Puerto Rico. A spokesperson said, “The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos completes a three-day tow of the sailing vessel Valour near Fajardo, Puerto Rico June 26, 2022. Three mariners,... Read more of this article
US Sailing Asked To Review Fatal Incident
Following the death of one of the sailors in the race, the Newport Bermuda Race organisers said that they reached out to US Sailing and “encouraged the appointment of an independent panel to review what happened and publish a report.” This follows after captain Colin Golder of the 42-foot sloop Morgan of Marietta tragically died after... Read more of this article
Local Officials Assist US Coast Guard In Search
Bermuda officials are assisting the U.S. Coast Guard as it searches for two American citizens who were reported overdue after departing Virginia heading for the Azores, with U.S. officials stating they are working “with our counterparts in Bermuda to accurately determine the most intelligent search area for our air crews. ” A U.S. Coast... Read more of this article
Sailor Dies In Newport Bermuda Race
The Newport Bermuda race organisers have announced the very sad news that a sailor has died, after he “went overboard early this afternoon in strong winds, approximately 325 miles from Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “We regret to report that our Fleet Communications Office for the 52nd Bermuda Race received a report of a crew overboard... Read more of this article
Video: US Coast Guard Rescues Injured Crew
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced four men from a sailboat — which was traveling from Bermuda to the United States – after they “sustained injuries due to heavy sea conditions” around 80 nautical miles south of New York. The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast said, “This past Sunday, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island... Read more of this article
Good Samaritan Assists After Vessel Capsizes
A Good Samaritan assisted someone after their vessel “tangled the deployed anchor line in the vessels propellor causing instability” resulting in a capsize approximately 400 yards offshore. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a member of public located in... Read more of this article
Injured Crew Member Transferred Via Pilot Boat
A crew member onboard a ship who suffered from a facial injury was brought to Bermuda for medical treatment. A BMOC spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a satellite telephone call from the U.K. registered 115,366GRT, LNG Tanker British Sponsor from a position 150 miles south of Bermuda advising that a crew member onboard the ship had suffered... Read more of this article
