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Possible Rat Infestation, “Delirious” Solo Sailor
A 79-year-old lone sailor was transported to hospital after arriving in Bermuda in a “somewhat delirious” state, with the sailor having reported a “possible infestation of rats onboard preventing him from gaining sleep or access to the cabin area.” After arriving under police escort and taken to quarantine in Convict Bay, an... Read more of this article
Missing Teens Boat Found 100 Miles Off Bermuda
The boat that went missing last summer carrying two American teenagers has been found 100 miles off the coast of Bermuda, according to the Palm Beach Post. The Norwegian research boat Edda Fjord was on its way back to Norway when it found the capsized boat, said Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Ryan Doss. The 19-foot long vessel was discovered about... Read more of this article
Tanker Diverting To Bermuda For Sick Crewman
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre is currently coordinating the evacuation of an ill crew member from the Liberian tanker ‘Sigma Triumph’. A spokesperson said, “At approximately 8pm this evening the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was contacted by Meyer Shipping Agency to report that the 244M, Liberian tanker, ‘SIGMA TRIUMPH’’,... Read more of this article
BSF Respond To Concerns Over ‘Spirit’ Incident
Saying they welcome the “opportunity to allay any fears the public may have about the safety of students on board Spirit of Bermuda” following the events last Tuesday, the Bermuda Sloop Foundation [BSF] provided additional information about the incident which saw a crew member injured and the boat towed to shore. The full statement is below: There... Read more of this article
Engine Failure Forces ‘Spirit Of Bermuda’ Tow
[Updated] The sail training ship Spirit of Bermuda had to be towed this afternoon [Jan 19] after suffering engine failure and ripped sails, as well as an injury to a crew member on board. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 2.26pm, the sail training ship Spirit of Bermuda contacted the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre... Read more of this article
Houseboat Runs Aground At Foot Of The Lane
A houseboat that broke free of its mooring eventually ran aground at Foot of the Lane at Hamilton Harbour on January 8, with the owner in the process of having the vessel transported to a boatyard for repairs. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 8 at 1.52pm, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received... Read more of this article
Man Abandons Sailing Vessel, Lands In Bermuda
A 63-year-old man abandoned his sailing vessel in order to receive medical assistance in Bermuda, arriving this morning [Nov 19] and being transferred to KEMH. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call from RCC Norfolk [U.S. Coast Guard] reporting that the sailing vessel ‘Ekaterina’... Read more of this article
Sailing Vessel Passenger Rushed To Hospital
At approximately 1.15pm this afternoon [Nov 15], crew on board a sailing vessel located on North Shore off Ferry Reach, St. George’s, contacted Bermuda Radio requesting transport assistance as someone on board had suffered what appeared to be a heart attack. A Bermuda Radio spokesperson confirmed the Fisheries Patrol boat ‘Protector’... Read more of this article
Yacht Lost During Storm Located Near Bermuda
A sailboat lost in a heavy storm that took the life of a 6-year-old girl was found recently near Bermuda, according to a story on the Yachting & Boating World [YBW] website. The story said “A sailboat lost in a heavy storm that took the life of a six-year-old girl floated some 2,000 miles before being found near Bermuda. The Kolibri... Read more of this article
Video: Collision Involving Artemis & Umpire Boat
Today’s [Oct 18] Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series was not without incident, with one mishap seeing Artemis Racing involved in a collision with a pink umpire boat. It caused the second race to be delayed for a few minutes, while the Artemis sailors scrambled to fix their vessel, however the Swedish team didn’t let the crash deter... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sloop Collides With New Police Boat
After the police took delivery of their new 32’ Boston Whaler boat, the Bermuda Sloop collided with the police boat, resulting in the vessel suffering cosmetic damage to its fluorescent wrap on the starboard side. A police spokesperson said, “Last week Thursday [Oct 1st] the BPS took delivery of the new 32’ Boston Whaler Justice. Later... Read more of this article
Boat With 14 People Onboard Runs Aground
A number of vessels responded to a distress call from a 31 foot pleasure boat on Monday [Sept 7], with both police and members of the public assisting after the boat ran aground off Spanish Point. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Monday, September 7 at 8.51pm, a 911 call was received from the 31′ Pleasure Boat “SNAPPER... Read more of this article
