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Phase 1 of Derelict Vessel Project @ SCB Harbour complete
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The first phase of the Derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project was completed in March 2026, when the final vessel of the 33 derelict vessels identified was removed from Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
5 more derelict vessels identified for removal @SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Five additional derelict vessels have been identified while the Derelict Vessels Removal and Disposal Project is ongoing.
Derelict Vessels Removal Project begins in SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited project to remove derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour has begun.
RDA signed contracts for health & marine environment projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The health sector and the marine environment in the Virgin Islands (VI) are set to receive significant improvements with the signing of two contracts for major projects in these areas.
Gov’t engages public on removal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– As the Government of the Virgin Islands forges ahead with the long-awaited removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour, residents of the Third District and the wider public were given an opportunity to share their opinions and concerns, as well as get a better understanding of the project, at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Tenders invited for removal & disposal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting tenders from eligible and qualified contractors for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
Owners of derelict vessels in SCB Harbour given 60 days for their removal
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Sea Cows Bay Harbour remains littered with derelict and abandoned vessels, nearly eight years after the destructive hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, struck the Virgin Islands.
‘Bureaucracy’ stalling salvaging of derelict boats across VI- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has expressed frustration that nearly 7 years since hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the VI, hundreds of destroyed vessels remain in the harbours across the territory.
Fraser pleaded for vessels removal from SCB Harbour, attention to Downs repair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was last month at the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Meeting that Leader of the Opposition and Member for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA said he attended meetings with Mr Anthony S. McMaster, Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), and it was a 'go' to start removing the derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
Derelict vessels owners told to contact Shipping Registry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Receiver of Wrecks, of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR), Captain Raman Bala, has called on owners of vessels deemed to be derelict and abandoned in the Territory, to make contact.
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