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Temporary Suspension Of Orange Route Ferry
The Orange Route Ferry service is suspended until further notice due to a “mechanical issue with the bow loading ramp at Hunter’s Wharf.” A Government spokesperson said, “As of today, Monday, 28 August 2023, the Orange Route Ferry [St. George's] is temporarily suspended until further notice. The suspension results from a mechanical... Read more of this article
Govt Issue RFP For Two Fast Ferries
The Government has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] for two 500 passenger fast ferries. The Government said, “The Department of Marine & Ports Services on behalf of the Bermuda Government requires two [2] 500 passenger catamaran fast ferries designed and built to Lloyds Classification standards to be used primarily for our Blue & Orange... Read more of this article
Cup Match Ferry Service To St George’s
The Department of Marine and Port Services announced the updated Orange Route Ferry Service to St George’s for the two-day Cup Match holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “Additional departure times from Watford Bridge, Dockyard, and Hunter’s Wharf, St George’s, are scheduled for Thursday, August 3, and Friday, August 4. Minister... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Enhanced Ferry Service To St. George’s’
“I am pleased to announce the commencement of enhanced ferry service to St George’s,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said today. Minister Furbert said, “As media members will know, the St. George’s community has expressed a strong desire for consistent and enhanced ferry services, particularly during the summer season.... Read more of this article
Summer Ferry Schedule Starts On May 1st
The Department of Marine and Ports Services summer ferry schedule will commence on Monday, 1 May 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “As the summer months get underway, the Department reminds the public that the ferry service remains a viable option for public transportation.” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, “Marine Port and... Read more of this article
Ministry: Pink Ferry Route Reminder
The Ministry of Transport is reminding the public that the additional Sunday Pink Route ferry service becomes effective April 16. A Government spokesperson said, “Please see the below. As the public is aware, the Pink Route ferry services commuters in Paget and Warwick areas. The ferry runs along Hamilton Harbour and makes stops at, Salt Kettle, Darrell’s... Read more of this article
Good Friday Holiday Ferries Advisory
The Ministry of Transport is advising the public that due to the Good Friday holiday, some ferry schedules will be changed. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport wishes to advise the public that due to the Good Friday holiday, ferries will be operating on the following schedules: 1. Blue Route – running on the weekday schedule... Read more of this article
Some Ferry Routes Cancelled Due To Weather
The 5:10 pm and 6:20 pm Green Route and the Pink Route 6:20 pm trips are cancelled due to the weather conditions. A Government spokesperson said, “Marine and Port Services advises that due to the weather conditions, the 5:10 pm and 6:20 pm Green Route and the Pink Route 6:20 pm trips are cancelled. Marine and Port Services apologises for the... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Pink Route Ferry Increase
[Updated] Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 13] concerning ferry routes. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The press conference is still underway, however the Minister has announced the Pink Route will have increased service and hours of operation,... Read more of this article
Advisory: Watford Ferry Stop Service Suspended
[Updated] The Department of Marine and Port Services is advising that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Port Services advises that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. The Department will decide to reopen the ferry stop... Read more of this article
Rockaway Ferry Stop Temporarily Closed
[Updated] The Department of Marine and Ports is advising the public that “the Rockaway ferry stop is closed effective immediately due to a default with the ramp.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Port Services has advised that the Rockaway ferry stop is closed effective immediately due to a default with the ramp.... Read more of this article
Advisory: Green & Blue Ferry Routes Resumed
The Green and Blue ferry routes has resumed service this morning [Nov 10], the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services has resumed service on the Green and Blue ferry routes this morning. “For the ferry service schedule visit www.marineandports.bm“ Related Stories Blue Route... Read more of this article
Advisory: Green & Blue Ferry Routes Suspended
The Green and Blue ferry routes are suspended due to the current inclement weather, the Ministry has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services has suspended the Green and Blue ferry routes due to the current inclement weather. Service will resume when conditions improve. “A notice will be issued... Read more of this article
Winter Ferry Schedule Starts On October 31
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising the public that the 2022/2023 winter ferry schedule will come into effect on Monday, October 31st 2022. A Government spokesperson said, “For ferry scheduling information, please visit www.marineandports.bm.” The Winter Ferry Schedule follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Temporary... Read more of this article
Dockyard To St George’s Ferry Service Resumes
The “Department of Marine and Ports Services will resume the published ferry service on the Orange route from Dockyard to St George’s” as of today [Oct 19] said Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott. “The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Public Works were committed to running the Orange Ferry schedule in time for our cruise ship... Read more of this article
Govt Advisory On Bus And Ferry Service
[Updated] The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised that the “bus service will remain inoperable as power has not yet been restored at the bus depots”, while ferry service will resume at 9.00am tomorrow [Sept 24] morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] provided an update regarding... Read more of this article
