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Pleasure Boat ‘High & Dry’ On St David’s Land
The recent heavy weather lead to a pleasure craft being found on dry land, with the Smiths Island and St. David’s public coming together to ensure that it was safely removed and transported for repairs. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 17 at 9.30am. The heavy weather took its toll on a pleasure... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Boat Moved From Causeway
[Updated with video] Over 24 hours after the high winds resulted in a boat ending up lodged next to the Causeway, the vessel remains in the same location, however a barge was seen in the area this afternoon [Feb 17] indicating they may be getting prepared to shift the boat. The high winds that caused this situation have not yet abated, with the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Coast Guard Rescues Bermuda Bound Sailors
A father and son sailing to Bermuda were recently stranded after getting caught in a large storm, requiring the United States Coast Guard to rescue them in “near hurricane-force winds” on Sunday [Feb 15]. Coast Guard crews responded to an offshore distress call from the 43-foot sailing vessel Sedona, which was disabled and adrift in a winter... Read more of this article
Photos: Boat Resting Against Causeway Wall
Morning commuters in the East End are being greeted with an unusual sight this morning [Feb 16], as the heavy winds have resulted in a vessel resting against the Causeway, with cones placed in the road to alert drivers, as part of the boat is hanging over the Causeway. The Bermuda Weather Service has had Gale Warnings in effect for most the weekend,... Read more of this article
Cameroon Bound Vessel Diverts To Bermuda
A Greek registered vessel — enroute from Philadelphia to Cameroon — diverted to Bermuda on Wednesday [Feb 4] due to a 45-year-old crew member suffering a suspected broken wrist. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call from Bermuda Shipping Agency advising the Greek registered MT Authentic, enroute from... Read more of this article
Video: Bulk Carrier Diverts For Injured Captain
[Updated with video] The Swiss flagged bulk carrier Aargau diverted to the island tonight [Feb 2] to disembark the captain who had sustained injuries after a fall. The Pilot boat St David rendezvoused with the ship at approximately 8.35pm off the east end of the island where crew members transferred and transported the injured man to Ordnance Island... Read more of this article
60 Ft Boat Sinks During Recent Heavy Weather
A 60ft cabin cruiser sunk near Cavelho Bay, Somerset recently afyer the vessel’s normal drainage system had been overwhelmed by backwash from shore during the recent heavy weather. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “An off duty Police Sargeant reported a 60ft cabin cruiser sunk near Cavelho Bay, Somerset. Bermuda Maritime... Read more of this article
21-Foot Wellcraft Towed By Good Samaritan
A 21-foot Wellcraft that was unable to restart its engine, leaving it disabled in Great Sound, was recently rescued by a passing good Samaritan, who assisted the vessel in returning to its moorings at Jews Bay. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said, “Bermuda Radio received a cellular call from four persons on board a 21-foot Wellcraft advising... Read more of this article
Caribbean Bound Sailboat Towed Into Harbour
A 32-foot sailboat — which was leaving Bermuda bound for the Caribbean with one person onboard — was towed into St. George’s Harbour today [Jan 17] after the vessel began taking on water, resulting in flooding above the interior cabin deck. The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre Duty Officer said, “The departing 32 foot Sailing... Read more of this article
Bulk Carrier Diverts For Injured Crew Member
A Bulk Carrier traveling from Gibraltar diverted to Bermuda on Saturday [Jan 10] after a crew member suffered a head injury and a dislocated shoulder after taking a tumble on deck in heavy seas. The injured 42 year old was transferred by pilot boat to Ordnance Island, then transported to hospital for treatment. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson... Read more of this article
Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam With 19 Crew
A cargo ship — operated by Bermuda-registered Gearbulk Holding Limited — sank off East Vietnam Sea on Friday [Jan 2] carrying at least 19 Filipino crew members. The New York Times reports that only one man is known to have survived, and e lone survivor — the chief cook on the ship — is refusing to cooperate with rescuers, making... Read more of this article
Final Journey Of “Maldonado” Ends Off Bermuda
On what would ultimately prove to be her final voyage, the Uruguayan vessel “Maldonado” sunk off the coast of Bermuda in 1942 after being attacked by a German sub, with some of the ship’s survivors brought to the island. At the time of the sinking, the “Maldonado” was captained by Mario Giambruno and had a crew of 49 Uruguayans. The... Read more of this article
Fishing Boat Trio Rescued After Engine Fails
Three people are safe after the fishing vessel they were on lost engine power leaving the boat adrift on Wednesday [Nov 5] off Bermuda’s North Shore. The Bermuda Police vessel Heron II responded and towed the boat to the Burchall’s Cove area. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Wednesday 5th November 11:37am, local... Read more of this article
Video: Cruise Ship Diverts For Sick Passenger
[Updated] The Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam diverted to the island for sick passenger, arriving off St David’s late Thursday night [Nov 6]. Pilot boat St David rendezvoused with the cruise ship off the east end where the sick passenger and medical personnel from the ship were transferred to Ordnance Island. An awaiting ambulance... Read more of this article
Grenada Bound Injured Sailor Diverts To Island
An injured sailor bound for Grenada, safely made his way to Bermuda for shelter and medical assistance arriving in St George’s Harbour over the weekend with assistance from Spirit of Bermuda which itself had arrived shortly before from Rockport. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Thursday 30th October at 08:26, RCC... Read more of this article
Sailors Rescued As Gonzalo Approached
Two mariners were rescued from their yacht on Friday [Oct 17] after suffering maneuverability issues and weather stress while approximately 200 nautical miles off Bermuda as Hurricane Gonzalo approached. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Friday 17th October 9.50am, Bermuda Islander, approximately 200nm NW of Bermuda,... Read more of this article
