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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
M&P Complete Accessibility Awareness Training
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reprised its in-person Accessibility Awareness training workshops for 2022 with a series of training sessions for Marine & Ports personnel. A spokesperson said, “ The organisation has renewed its push for sensitivity training to elevate the visitor experience for people with disabilities while improving accessibility... Read more of this article
Rockaway Ferry Stop Closed For Repairs
The Rockaway Ferry Stop [Green Route] will remain closed for repairs, the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports is advising commuters that the Rockaway Ferry Stop [Green Route] will remain closed for repairs. The ferry stop was closed in December 2021, while parts were sourced from overseas. “The... Read more of this article
Rockaway Ferry Stop To Temporarily Close
The Rockaway Ferry Stop in Southampton will “close for maintenance” until January 2022. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that as of Wednesday, 29th December 2021, the Rockaway Ferry Stop [Green Route] will close for maintenance until 31st January 2022. “With the exception of Rockaway, ferry services will continue... Read more of this article
Bus & Ferry Service Holiday Schedule Advisory
Buses and ferries will operate under the holiday schedule from Saturday [Dec 25] to Tuesday [Dec 28], and from Saturday, January 1 to Monday, January 3, 2022. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that government buses and ferries will operate under the holiday schedule from Saturday to Tuesday, December 25 – 28, 2021, and from... Read more of this article
Swimmer Gets In Way Of Ferry, Police Called
After a swimmer got in the way of a ferry as it was departing from the berth at Salt Kettle. the police were advised and a “unit was requested to try and locate the swimmer and investigate the dangerous incident.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 10th October, 3:45 pm – The Ferry Georgia reported to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Govt: Bus & Ferry Service Resumed Operation
[Updated] The Ministry of Transport confirmed that “ferry service has resumed operation on a regular schedule” and said they “will provide an update later today on when the bus service will resume.” The ferry service had been suspended since September 21, and the bus service has been suspended since September 17. A Government... Read more of this article
‘We Need Buses & Ferries Back In Operation’
“The OBA encourages both government and union leaders to show Bermuda that they serve the interests of everyone,” OBA MP Scott Pearman said, adding that “we need buses and ferries back in operation now.” Mr Pearman– the Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs and Transport – said, “We urgently need to resolve the... Read more of this article
