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October 24th, 2025
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.

September 22nd, 2025
At least one injured as powerboat flips off Baughers Bay

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- At least one person was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a boating accident off Baughers Bay late Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2025.

November 29th, 2024
Skipper charged for manslaughter following boat accident near Saba Rock

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The boat captain of the 21-foot RHIB that collided with a dinghy and resulted in the death of boat captain 39-year-old Stephen Cross Jr on Friday, November 22, 2024, has been charged for manslaughter.

November 23rd, 2024
1 male dead after boat accident

SABA ROCK, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male is dead following a boat accident last night, Friday, November 22, 2024.

May 21st, 2023
Anegada boat accident: Police confirms boat crashed into ferry dock

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI – Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Branch have confirmed reports by our news centre on May 18, 2023, that a man lost his life tragically after the boat he was in crashed into the ferry dock at Anegada on May 17, 2023.

March 27th, 2023
Tourist killed in JvD boat accident is American Robert O. Stafford

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke- The man who lost his life in a lone boating accident at Jost van Dyke on the night of March 22, 2023, has been identified as Robert O. Stafford, 33, of North Carolina, USA.

March 23rd, 2023
Tourist dies in boating accident @JvD

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke- A tourist was pronounced dead following a lone boating accident on Jost van Dyke last night, March 22, 2023.

March 20th, 2023
Boat owner charged in Frandie's death probe is son-in-law of wealthy British Lord

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Graham Stanton, one of two persons charged following a boat collision that resulted in the death of popular musician Frandie Martin Jr in October 2021, is the son-in-law of a wealthy British Lord, the UK Mirror and Daily Mail are reporting.

October 4th, 2022
UPDATE: Body of missing female reportedly found near boat accident site

FRENCHMAN’S CAY, VI – A body believed to be that of missing female Krystal Black was located around midday, today, October 4, 2022, in waters just of Little Thatch.

October 3rd, 2022
UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 missing following boating accident near West End

WEST END, Tortola, VI- WEST END, Tortola, VI- One person has died, and another person is still missing, following a boat accident near Steele Point Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2022.

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