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Diver Located After Becoming Disorientated
Two people went lobster diving and when one of the divers was not seen for 20 minutes his buddy raised the alarm, and the Marine Police Vessel Rescue 1 responded and safely located both divers, with the diver “having become disorientated from the original location of the boat.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Expensive Lesson Learned By Police’
“This has been an expensive lesson learned by the Bermuda Police Service,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said in reference to the sale of the boat purchased by the police for $1.6 million, and sold years later for $69,000. The Minister was speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 12] about sale of the Marine Police... Read more of this article
Regiment Boat Troop & Police Rescue Minister
Royal Bermuda Regiment Boat Troop soldiers and marine police officers saved the day for Minister of National Security Wayne Caines after a Boston Whaler boat carrying him to meet family and friends at the traditional Mangrove Bay raft up broke down en route from Riddell’s Bay on Sunday. Minister Caines said: “It was good to see the team working... Read more of this article
Three People Injured, Two Marine Vessels Seized
[Updated] Three people were injured in a disturbance that occurred in the area of Paradise Lakes last night [Aug 5] according to police, and two marine vessels have been seized by police A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 8pm on Sunday 5th August, Marine Police responded to a report of a disturbance on the water in the area Paradise Lakes. “Initial... Read more of this article
Police: High Visibility Patrols At Paradise Lakes
After reports of “anti-social behaviour and the dangerous use of watercraft,” the Police Marine Unit said they will provide a “highly visible police presence” in the Paradise Lakes area. A police spokesperson said, “The area in the Great Sound commonly known as Paradise Lakes is traditionally a ‘raft up’ area for members... Read more of this article
Police Boats Dispatched In Separate Incidents
Two marine incidents in Bermuda on Sunday [Aug 6], including the capsizing of an 8-foot punt and an injury suffered on board a sailboat, saw the Marine’s Police’s Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 deployed separately. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Sundaym 6th August at 2.05pm, a member of the public at Point Shares... Read more of this article
Passenger Sustains ‘Suspected Broken Finger’
On Saturday, Marine Police Boat picked up a passenger on board a local charter vessel who sustained a suspected broken finger during operations to clear a fouled propeller. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call from a passenger on board the local charter vessel ‘Rainbow... Read more of this article
BPS: Trailering Boats & Jet Skis Requires Permit
As the use of trucks, vans and motorcars to trailer boats and jet-skis is on the rise due to the summer season, the police have reminded the public that all trailers require the issue of a permit. Inspector Robert Cardwell, Officer in Charge of Marine Police, said, “As summer time is upon us, the use of trucks, vans and motorcars to trailer boats... Read more of this article
38-Year-Old Taiwan Smith Dies After Collision
[Updated: Police confirm the death of 38-year-old Taiwan Smith of Pembroke Parish following a collision in Flatts] As of 1.00am on April 11th, Police — both land and marine — are searching the Flatts area following a collision in which the motorcyclist was “catapulted in the air”, with the police saying they “believe he... Read more of this article
BPS Seeking Assistance Locating Stolen Punts
The Bermuda Marine Police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating anyone who has purchased, or knows of anyone may have purchased, a Walker Bay Punt or similar punts online over the past few months. A police spokesperson said, “Bermuda Marine Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating anyone who has purchased or... Read more of this article
Jet Skier Escorted Off Race Course By Police
The police thanked everyone for their cooperation over the weekend saying there were no incidents of note, just a “minor marine incident” on Sunday afternoon which saw a man riding a jet ski escorted off the America’s Cup race course by Marine Police after being seen “moving at great speeds and operating his jet ski erratically.” A... Read more of this article
Marine Police Respond: “Swimmer In Difficulty”
The Police Marine Unit responded to a report of a “swimmer in difficulty” at Warwick Long Bay at around 1.50pm on Saturday afternoon [Oct 10], however the swimmer was actually not in difficulty, but snorkeling in the area. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda received a 911 call from a member of public... Read more of this article
