Hashtag: #BoatsRunAground
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
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
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
Sailboat Continues Voyage After It Runs Aground
The sailing vessel Remek II continued on to its next port of call in New York after running aground off Bermuda’s west end over the weekend. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson said, “On Saturday 5th December 2015 at 4.22pm, Bermuda Radio received a VHF call from S/V Remek II reporting that the vessel had run aground 1.5nm NW off... 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
Minister: Norwegian Dawn Running Aground
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly today [May 22], providing an overview of the Norwegian Dawn running aground, making special mention of the Marine and Ports team, Pilots, Maritime Operations Center, and the tug boat crews for their successful efforts in refloating... Read more of this article
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’ 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
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
Sailboat Loses Mast, Runs Aground, Towed In
A sailing vessel was towed into Ordnance Island, St. Georges after becoming dismasted 115 nautical miles west-southwest of Bermuda and then running aground in the vicinity of Gurnet Rock, Castle Roads. Yesterday, a Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Tuesday 23rd September at 8:40am the Bermuda Maritime Operations... Read more of this article
30Ft Boat Runs Aground Off Spanish Point
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said that at 9.46pm on Saturday [Sept 13] they received a cell call from a member of public located at Spanish Point Boat club reporting the 30ft pleasure craft Anger Management had just run aground hard on the rocks at the navigation marker, offshore from the Spanish Point Boat Club. “Expressing concern... Read more of this article
