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Temporary Suspension Of Rockaway Ferry Stop
The Rockaway Ferry stop “services are suspended, effective immediately, due to an inoperable bow loading ramp,” the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports has today issued notice to the public and commuters using the Rockaway Ferry stop that the services are suspended, effective immediately,... Read more of this article
Ferry Service Schedule For This afternoon
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has updated the ferry schedule for this afternoon [Sept 9]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine & Ports Services has updated the ferry schedule for this afternoon [9 September]. Ferry service will resume for the following routes this afternoon as follows: 1. Pink Route: 3:45... Read more of this article
Roadways ‘Have Been Given The All Clear’
Bus service began at 9.00am today [Sept 9], with the Blue, Green and Pink ferry routes beginning set to begin service at 1.00pm and the roadways “have been given the all clear.” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said, “I hope that all of Bermuda fared safe and well. Following the passage of Hurricane Earl, our Emergency Measures... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Bermudian’ Ferry Arrives In Boston
Three days after leaving the island, the ‘Bermudian’ ferry has arrived in Boston, safely completing the more than 700 mile ocean journey. A Government spokesperson confirmed that “the Bermudian arrived at the Boston shipyard safely and on schedule.” A Ministry of Transport spokesperson previously said the ferry was traveling to... Read more of this article
Labour Day Holiday Ferry Service Schedule
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has released the ferry schedule for the upcoming Labour Day holiday. A Government spokesperson said, “Below is the Department of Marine and Ports Services Labour Day ferry schedule for Monday, 5 September: Blue Route “Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard Orange Route “No... Read more of this article
‘Bermudian’ Ferry Heading To Boston For Refit
The ‘Bermudian’ ferry — which was built in 1988 — departed the island earlier this week for Boston, where it will undergo a “scheduled refit” with an estimated cost of $4.5 million and a completion timeframe of 11 months. A Ministry of Transport spokesperson said, “The Bermudian ferry and tender departed Bermuda... Read more of this article
‘Prioritize Work So Completed In Short Order’
“News that the St. George’s designated Orange Ferry has been suspended due to safety concerns with the ferry dock is disappointing” and hopefully the Ministries “can review the maintenance that has been planned and either reschedule the dates or prioritize the work so that it can be completed in very short order,” St George’s... Read more of this article
Local Company Involved In Electric Boat Plan
A Bermuda-based company is involved in a plan to “develop a new class of electric waterway vessels, powered entirely by sustainable energy” for use in locations around the world. A spokesperson said, “Renewable Innovations, a firm dedicated to clean, green renewable power solutions, and e-Link Commuting Co. Ltd [eLC], a company transforming... Read more of this article
Orange Route Ferry Service Suspended
The Orange Route ferry service will be suspended effective Monday [Aug 8]. while the Department “installs the bow loading ramp at Hunters Wharf, St. George’s.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that ferry service is suspended on the Orange, St. George’s Route, effective... Read more of this article
Ferry Schedule For 2022 Cup Match Holiday
The Government has released the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday on Thursday [July 28] and Friday [July 29]. Blue Route Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard Orange Route Thursday only: Operating on the weekday schedule between Dockyard and St. George’s Pink Route Operating on the weekday schedule between... Read more of this article
Rockaway Ferry Stop Reopens Today
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that the Rockaway Ferry stop will reopen today [July 25]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Works and Engineering has completed the repairs to the ramp for embarkation. Scheduled service to Rockaway will resume at 4:10 pm today, departing from Hamilton. “The Department apologises... Read more of this article
Suspension Of The Rockaway Ferry Stop
The Department of Marine and Ports advised the “public and commuters using the Rockaway Ferry stop that, effective tomorrow, Monday, 4 July, services are suspended due to ongoing repairs to the bow loading ramp.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Rockaway ramp conditions have made it unsafe for pilots to load passengers onboard... Read more of this article
National Heroes Day Holiday Ferry Schedule
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has issued the ferry schedule for the upcoming National Heroes Day holiday on Monday, June 20. A Government spokesperson said, “The timetable will be as follows: Blue Route: Operating on the weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard. Orange Route: Operating on the weekday schedule between Dockyard... Read more of this article
Ministry Announces Summer Ferry Schedule
The Department of Marine & Ports said they will “commence the revised summer ferry schedule on Monday, 2 May 2022.” Announcing the revised summer ferry schedule today, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said: “After a two-year suspension, we are pleased to bring the Orange Route back in service. This ferry route will take passengers... Read more of this article
Over 1000 Signatures On Ferry Service Petition
[Updated] An online petition calling for the Government to “restore an adequate ferry service on the Paget/Warwick route” has been launched, attaining over 1,000 signatures so far. The petition says, “The Paget/Warwick ‘Pink’ ferry service has been reduced dramatically over the last ten years. There are, and have always been, many... Read more of this article
Rockaway Ferry Stop To Reopen On March 14
The Department of Marine and Ports advised that the Rockaway Ferry Stop [Green Route] will reopen on Monday, 14 March. A Government spokesperson said, “ The regular service to Rockaway will resume with the first departure from Rockaway at 7:20 a.m. “The ferry stop was closed in December 2021, while parts were sourced from overseas. The Ministry... Read more of this article
