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Aerial Video: Norwegian Dawn Stuck On Reef
The predicament that the Norwegian Dawn found itself in yesterday [May 19] as it become grounded in the North Channel during an attempt to depart Bermuda was captured from many angles, including from shore and even on-board the ship, but an aerial video offers perhaps the most unique view of the situation. The vessel became stuck after leaving Dockyard... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Dawn Ship Leaves Bermuda
[Updated] Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell confirmed today [May 20] that the Norwegian Dawn is currently alongside Kings Wharf to facilitate easy access for local divers, the Classification surveyor and the Norwegian Cruise Line technical team that arrived this morning. Rudy Cann who, in his capacity as On Scene Commander... Read more of this article
Passenger Live Tweets From Norwegian Dawn
Even as the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn ran aground in the North Channel yesterday afternoon [May 19], at least one of the vessel’s reported 2,675 passengers took the time to document the events via Twitter, sharing a number of photographs and insights originating directly from the scene. The grounding was also captured on camera, with a time-lapse... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Norwegian Dawn’ Running Aground
The cruise ship Norwegian Dawn ran aground in the North Channel yesterday afternoon [May 19] after leaving Dockyard on its regularly scheduled departure with a reported 2,675 passengers and 1,062 crew members aboard. A Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 19th at approximately 5:00 pm ET, Norwegian Dawn had a temporary malfunction... Read more of this article
Police Name Victim As Wilmis Herrera Moreno
[Updated] Police have confirmed the death today [May 19] of a 25 year old Dominican guest worker who ran into difficulty whilst he was swimming. A Police spokesperson said, “Marine police attended a report of a serious incident that took place a few minutes after 6pm on Long Island, commonly referred to as Paradise Lakes. “It appears that... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Dawn Freed After Grounding
[Updating] The Norwegian Dawn has apparently run aground in the North Channel ths afternoon [May 19] having left the Dockyard on its regularly scheduled departure. A few other craft can be seen near the vessel and we unofficially understand marine divers are on route to the location. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update... Read more of this article
Cruise Passenger Transferred For Medical Care
A passenger traveling on the visiting Crystal Serenity cruise ship anchored in the Great Sound, was transferred off the ship early this morning [May 8] requiring urgent medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday 8th May 2.15am, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives information that a passenger on board... Read more of this article
Norwegian Dawn Returns For Sick Passenger
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn returned to the island at approximately 8.45pm tonight [May 5] after a passenger took ill and the captain decided to divert. The cruise ship departed this evening after a three day visit berthed at King’s Wharf in Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson confirmed the pilot boat... Read more of this article
Disoriented Boaters Call 911, Get Back To Shore
Two visitors aboard a rental whaler recently lost their way on the open water after becoming disoriented off the west end, with a 911 call and a jet ski liaison needed to get them back to Somerset Bridge Watersports. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Thursday, April 30 at 5.02pm, a 911 call from a rental whaler with two... Read more of this article
Boat Breaks Free, Later Washes Up On Rocks
A 17-foot Boston Whaler broke free while tied up at Ferry Reach, washing up on the rocks near Blue Hole by the south end of the Causeway the next day. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Thursday, 23rd April at 1.54pm, BMOC receives a call from a member of the public reporting that his vessel, a 17-foot Boston Whaler... Read more of this article
Cruise Diverts To Island, Two Sick Passengers
The Azores-bound cruise ship Ryndam diverted to Bermuda this week in order to have two passengers transferred to the hospital, with an 85 year old passenger suffering a suspected heart attack, while another passenger suffered a hand injury. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre is contacted by the local shipping agents Meyers.... Read more of this article
French Crew Member Transferred To KEMH
A 48-year-old French national was taken to hospital by ambulance following the arrival of the French vessel SV SOCHRIS 9 on Saturday [Apr 18]. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday 18th April, 1.35pm, the arrival of a 40 foot French SV SOCHRIS 9 required arrangements for landing a crewperson with need for ambulance... Read more of this article
20 Foot Disabled Powercraft Towed To Shore
A good Samaritan boat owner towed a vessel to shore on Friday [April 10] after it became disabled off the South Shore with three people onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio receives a call from persons onboard the 20ft powercraft Moby Dick advising they were disabled approx 1 mile South off Gibbs Hill... Read more of this article
Flare In St. David’s Prompts Emergency Calls
A single red marine distress flare seen in the area of St. David’s Lighthouse prompted a number of calls to local officials on Saturday [March 21], with an investigation not revealing anyone in distress. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Saturday 21st March at 6.10pm, multiple telephone calls were received at RCC... Read more of this article
Grounded Boat Damaged And Towed To Safety
On Monday [March 16] a 35′ cabin cruiser was towed off the rocks in the vicinity of Hodgsons Ferry Stop and taken to Mills Creek, where the damaged boat was taken out of the water. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Monday 16th March 2015 8:06am, BMOC receives a call from a member of the public advising that a 35′... Read more of this article
Ship Traveling From Germany Diverts To Island
The Liberian registered container vessel Northern Dexterity — traveling from Germany, to the U.S.A — diverted to Bermuda early this morning [Feb 22] due to a crew member, suffering from suspected shingles, requiring medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At approximately 4pm Friday 20th February, 2015,... Read more of this article
