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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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.

