Hashtag: #FerryBoats
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
Video: BIU Bus Division And Marine & Ports
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] Bus Division and Marine & Ports Division are holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 22], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The island’s public transportation service is currently suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since... Read more of this article
Video: Transport Minister On Bus & Ferry Service
[Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott will be holding a press conference at 10.30am this morning [Sept 22], and we will be live streaming it below. The topic of the press conference was not stated, however it comes as the island’s public transportation service is suspended, with the ferry service having been suspended since yesterday... Read more of this article
No Bus And Ferry Service Again On Wed
“There will be no public bus and ferry service again tomorrow [Sept 22], the Government has confirmed. The ferry service has been suspended as of this morning [Sept 21] and the bus service has been suspended since Friday [Sept 17], with staff members of both services expressing concern about “health and safety concerns at work.” A... Read more of this article
Bus And Ferry Service “Will Be Interrupted”
Bus and ferry service “will be interrupted” tomorrow [Sept 21], the Ministry has confirmed, with the ferry service the latest to be impacted, with the bus service having been suspended since Friday. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport has advised that bus and ferry service will be interrupted tomorrow, 21 September 2021. “This... Read more of this article
Ferry Terminal Kiosk Closed Until Further Notice
The Hamilton Ferry Terminal Kiosk is closed until further notice “due to staff shortages,” the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising the public that due to staff shortages, the Hamilton Ferry Terminal Kiosk is closed until further notice. “Those looking... Read more of this article
Govt: Buses & Ferries Are Operating Today
The Government has confirmed that all buses and ferries are “operating as per schedule” today [Sept 1]. This follows after both the bus and ferry service were suspended on Monday and Tuesday due to industrial action by the BIU. Buses at the Hamilton terminal this morning: Related Stories Bus And Ferry Interruptions Are Anticipated Ministry... Read more of this article
Minister: Extensive Refit Of Resolute Ferry
The fast ferry Resolute recently returned to Bermuda “after an extensive 9-month refit project at Gladding-Hearn shipyard in Boston” which “will extend the vessel’s life span by some 12 years,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said in the House of Assembly today [July 16]. The Minister said, “On 27th June 2021,... Read more of this article
Bus And Ferry Interruptions Are Anticipated
“It is anticipated that the regular bus and ferry schedule will experience some interruptions” due to the current Work to Rule by the BIU, the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport would like to advise the public that as a result of the current Work to Rule by the Bermuda Industrial Union,... Read more of this article
Hamilton Ferry Terminal Hours Of Operation
The Department of Marine & Ports Services said they wish to advise the public that effective Monday 7th June 2021, the Hamilton Ferry Terminal hours of operation for fare sales and services information are: Monday – Friday 7:00am-7:00pm Saturday/Sunday & Public Holidays 7:30am – 6:00pm “Please call 295-4506 for ferry service... Read more of this article
