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Marine accidents & incidents must be reported- Jerome Padmore
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vessel operators and maritime stakeholders across the Virgin Islands (VI) have been reminded that the reporting of marine accidents and incidents is a legal requirement under the Virgin Islands Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations, 2020.
VI moves to improve maritime safety standards & strengthen marine accident investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Steps are being taken to boost the maritime safety standards and strengthen marine accident investigation within the Virgin Islands (VI) following the recent participation of Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Mr Jerome Padmore, in an international conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
Concerns raised over vessels operating @ excessive speeds in confined areas
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI– Mariners are being urged to enhance their vigilance while operating in the North Sound area to prioritise safety, especially in light of the increased marine activity across the Virgin Islands.
10 vessel groundings reported for 2025; 4 in December- MSIRA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Vessel owners and operators have been urged to increase their vigilance while navigating the waters of the Virgin Islands, due to a significant rise in vessel grounding incidents recently recorded in the territory.
Catamaran with 7 on board collided with rocks @Seal Dog Island
LONG BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier’s Office is informing the public about a marine incident that occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, around 11:00 PM.
MSIRA investigating boating accident in North Sound area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - An investigation is currently being conducted by the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) into a boating accident that occurred in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda, near Gun Creek, at approximately 10:30 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
'Comprehensive investigation' into marine accident off Brandywine Bay being done
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI- Significant progress is being made by the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) in the investigation into the boating accident which occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, involving a 31-foot Stamas 310 Tarpon off Brandywine Bay.
Mr Jerome Padmore appointed Chief Marine Accident & Safety Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jerome Padmore has been appointed Chief Marine Accident and Safety Officer, within the Premier’s Office.
RVIPF officers honoured for saving mentally ill youth from drowning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have been honoured for their recent heroic act of saving a mentally ill youth from drowning at the Road Town Jetty last month.
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