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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.
Investigation reveals ‘several safety factors’ associated with ‘MV Mojaito’ collision
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An investigation by the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) into the collision involving the motor vessel, 'MV Mojaito', revealed several safety factors associated with the incident. The collision occurred on the night of July 26, 2025, in the Sir Francis Drake Channel, south of Brandywine Bay, Tortola.
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.
MSIRA investigating January 8, 2026 boat fire
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has launched an investigation into the January 8, 2026, boat fire that occurred at Hannah Bay on Tortola.
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.
UPDATE: 14 onboard when Catamaran struck reef off Anegada- MSIRA
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The catamaran that sank off Anegada on Sunday, July 6, 2025, reportedly struck a reef after exiting the Anegada Channel, the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier's Office has disclosed.
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