What do they do?

Visit the Department of Marine & Ports Services website.

The Department of Marine and Ports Services:

  • operates Bermuda’s ferry services, which integrates with the bus service.
  • Sells transit fare media including tokens, tickets and passes.
  • publishes ferry schedules and route maps.
  • is responsible for the safe movement of international shipping in Bermudian waters.
  • monitors commercial and recreational boat traffic in local waters.
  • performs offshore marine search and rescue and seaport security.
  • runs pilotage, tug, and line boat services at Bermuda ports.
  • maintains all marine aids to navigation.
  • performs salvage work.
  • manages boat and mooring registration.
  • provides oil spill response.
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