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Video: MV Oleander’s Special Delivery For Oracle

The ACBDA has produced a short video that highlights the MV Oleander’s special delivery for the Oracle Team USA base in Dockyard, saying that “as far as anyone can recall this is the first time the Oleander has offloaded in Dockyard and the first time in many years that the stevedores have worked off of the Hamilton docks. This is a great example... Read more of this article

Aerial Video: Boat Delivers Oracle’s Equiment

Defending America’s Cup champions Oracle Team USA recently saw their equipment arrive on the island as they prepare for training, with a view of the Bermuda Container Line’s [BCL] Oleander being captured from above as it arrived at Dockyard to unload its cargo. Following the discharge of refrigerated and dry containers and roll on/roll off... Read more of this article

Oleander Crew Recognized For Dedication

Bermuda Container Line said they would like to “recognize the outstanding dedication and seamanship demonstrated by the Crew of the Oleander this week who were confronted with winds up to 70 knots and 26 foot seas during the voyage from Bermuda to New York.” “At times the Oleander was rolling up to 40 degrees as they battled through... Read more of this article

Oleander Voyage Canceled Due To Sandy

Due to the widespread damage to the East Coast during Hurricane Sandy, Bermuda Container Line has cancelled Oleander Voyage 1678. The storm slammed into the U.S. East Coast, where it left at least 40 dead. The New York Police Department reported a total of 22 deaths in the city from Sandy. New York’s LaGuardia Airport remain closed today due to... Read more of this article

Marine & Ports Lends Pilot To Oleander

The Department of Marine and Ports within the Ministry of Transport today advised that one of Bermuda’s pilots, Nicholas Maynard, departed on the Oleander on Tuesday, July 19 as replacement for the regular Chief Officer who was unable to depart as scheduled due to a medical issue. The Oleander cannot sail without a qualified Chief Officer and Container... Read more of this article

June 13th: Oleander “Open Ship” Event

If you have ever wanted to take a tour of the Oleander, here is your chance. The ship will be brought alongside the Hamilton Cruise terminal Monday afternoon [June 13]. They will hold a simple reception on the veranda with light refreshments served till 7pm, with tours available for those interested. Anyone taking the tour is asked to have ID and closed,... Read more of this article