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32ft Vessel Disabled After Running Out Of Fuel
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] said they received a call from a member of public on Monday night [Sept 4] reporting that a 32ft boat located outside of St. George’s Harbour had reportedly run out of fuel and was disabled. The boat was eventually towed in to safety while the BMOC reminded the boating public why a cellphone should always... Read more of this article
Boat Sinking, 13 People Rescued From Water
[Updated] Thirteen people onboard a rental boat were rescued today [Aug 27] after being found in the water while the vessel they were on was sinking, with the police thanking the people that assisted with the rescue, saying “their swift actions went a long way in averting a tragedy.” A police spokesperson said, “At 5:35pm today [Sunday]... Read more of this article
Boat Towed To Safety After Engine Fails
A boat off the west end with one person on board and an engine that wouldn’t start was towed to the Mangrove Bay public dock on Thursday night [Aug 24], assisted by operators of the private craft ‘Old Glory‘ which responded to Bermuda Radio’s calls for assistance. In a separate incident a short time later, a concerned father reported that... Read more of this article
Marine Police Respond To Boat Taking On Water
Marine police and a local vessel responded to a Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] call for assistance this afternoon [Aug 25], for a disabled boat adrift with two persons on board and reportedly taking on water while approximately a few miles off Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Friday 25th August... Read more of this article
Vessel Runs Aground With 13 People Onboard
On Monday [Aug 21] a vessel ran aground on Stag Rocks with 13 people onboard, with the vessel freed from the rocks, with none of the passengers reporting any injuries. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 10:42pm, Monday 21st August, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a passenger onboard the F/v Rhiona... Read more of this article
Four People Rescued From Capsized Whaler
On Saturday [Aug 19] multiple distress flare sightings were reported indicating a vessel in difficulty off Cambridge Beaches, and four people were found in the water, clinging onto a capsized rental whaler. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Multiple Distress flare sightings were reported to the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre... Read more of this article
People Recovered After Jet Skis Break Down
On Saturday [Aug 12] four people were recovered from the water after two jet skis broke down east of Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a call from a member of the public reporting that they had received a call from a third party, reporting two jet skis broken down [one having possibly capsized]... Read more of this article
Rider Injured After Collision Involving Jet Skis
On Saturday [Aug 12] two jet skis collided, with one male rider suffering back injuries and being transported ashore by boat. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre is contacted by Police COMOPS reporting that two jet skis have collided in the vicinity of Pompano with one male rider suffering back... Read more of this article
Police Boats Dispatched In Separate Incidents
Two marine incidents in Bermuda on Sunday [Aug 6], including the capsizing of an 8-foot punt and an injury suffered on board a sailboat, saw the Marine’s Police’s Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 deployed separately. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Sundaym 6th August at 2.05pm, a member of the public at Point Shares... Read more of this article
Fatal Boat Collision: Court Appearance Expected
The investigation into the boat collision in June that claimed the life of New Zealand native Mary Elizabeth McKee is “nearing its conclusion,” the male who was arrested is “on island under strict bail condition,” and a “court appearance is expected in due course,” the police said today. At 10:40pm on June 1st of... Read more of this article
Bystanders Assist Man From Capsized Boat
[Updated] Emergency services responded to Cockburn Road in Sandys tonight [July 21] where it appears that a man ran into difficulty after the small boat he was travelling in may have capsized in the the Black Bay area. Bystanders sprung into action to help and on lookers indicated that the man appeared to be okay. Details are limited at this time, however... Read more of this article
Sailboat Taking On Water Issues Mayday Call
The sailing vessel ‘Shoe Shine’ initiated a ‘mayday’ call this morning [June 28] reporting that the vessel was “taking on water” and was located 10 miles southeast of St. David’s Head. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At 9am this morning, Bermuda Radio received a ‘MAYDAY’... Read more of this article
Ferry ‘Bo Hengy II’ Suffers Steering Failure
The ferry ‘Bo Hengy II’ suffered steering failure this morning [June 28] in the vicinity of Elbow Buoy with 184 persons on-board and required a tow. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a call from local ferry ‘Bo Hengy II’, reporting that the vessel had suffered steering failure... Read more of this article
Video: Fire Service Battle Boat Blaze In Pembroke
[Updating] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service have responded to a boat fire this afternoon [June 27] located in the Spanish Point, Pembroke area. Smoke was seen billowing into the sky from as far away as Southampton as seen by the photo below. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 4.29pm: The fire involves... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Boat Runs Aground In Flatts
[Updated] Emergency services responded to the North Shore Road, Smith’s area tonight [June 21] after a boat ran aground at Gibbet Island near Flatt’s Inlet, resulting in a man being taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson confirmed that “a 911 call was received from a member... Read more of this article
Superyacht ‘Jetsetter’ Runs Aground In West End
[Updated] The superyacht Jetsetter ran aground in the west end yesterday [June 11], later being pulled off the rocks and taken to Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre confirmed that the yacht Jetsetter ran aground in the Stag Rocks area in the west end yesterday, and was pulled off last night and taken to Dockyard.” Update: A Bermuda... Read more of this article
