April 2015
| Business World
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The Department of Marine and Ports Services is a government agency dedi-
cated to overseeing marine affairs in Bermuda. They are responsible for the safe
movement of both international shipping and the operation of commercial and
recreational boat traffic in local waters.
In order to live up to that responsibility, the Department contributes significant-
ly to the public transportation system through the operation of the Ferry Ser-
vice. They also administer and manage port operations including Pilotage, Tug
and Line Boat assistance and the maintenance of all marine Aids to Navigation
numbering some 188 in 65 miles of channel. Their other areas of op
erational
