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April 10th, 2025
Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

February 15th, 2025
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.

November 27th, 2024
“The Manatee” to be unveiled in honour of VI maritime heritage

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith has announced that the mural, "The Manatee" will be unveiled on Friday at the Bamboushay Lounge in honour the Virgin Islands’ maritime heritage.

March 16th, 2024
VI shipping registry deploying new danger markers for maritime safety

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry will be deploying two isolated danger markers at Blonde Rock and Tow Rock, to promote overall maritime safety in these high-risk areas in VI waters.

September 21st, 2023
VI Maritime & Shipping Authority Act, 2023 passed in HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to enhance the capacity for the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority to compete internationally, Legislators have passed the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act and the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2022.

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