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HM Customs launches upgraded SailClear system

-Electronic customs declaration system to provide boaters with improved user experience
July 15th, 2026 | Tags: HM Customs Service upgraded SailClear
His Majesty’s Customs in the Virgin Islands has launched an upgraded version of SailClear, the region’s electronic customs declaration system for yachts and pleasure craft. Photo: Facebook
His Majesty’s Customs BVI said the update delivers an improved user experience and stronger system performance, with enhancements designed specifically for boaters and maritime operators. Photo: Facebook
His Majesty’s Customs BVI said the update delivers an improved user experience and stronger system performance, with enhancements designed specifically for boaters and maritime operators. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – His Majesty’s Customs in the Virgin Islands has launched an upgraded version of SailClear, the region’s electronic customs declaration system for yachts and pleasure craft.

The new release goes live today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Stronger performance 

His Majesty’s Customs said the update delivers an improved user experience and stronger system performance, with enhancements designed specifically for boaters and maritime operators. 

“We’re excited to announce that upgraded versions of SailClear will go live on July 15, 2026. These updates are focused on YOU, with an improved user experience and stronger system performance,”  the department said in a social media post.

Problems should be reported 

Officials urged users to report any problems encountered during the transition so developers can respond quickly and maintain smooth operations. 

“We kindly ask that during this transition, please let us know immediately if you run into any issues. Your feedback helps us fix things fast and keep operations running smoothly,” the statement added.

8 Responses to “HM Customs launches upgraded SailClear system”

  • one eye (15/07/2026, 14:02) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    Hope the police allow them to do their jobs
    • @oneeye (15/07/2026, 14:18) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      The dumbest comment ever!! When have the police ever interfered with HMC doing its job? SMH. You're a controversial troll.
    • @one eye (15/07/2026, 23:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Customs got more powers on the water and ports compare to police so that statement not adding up.


      But it would be nice to see customs in headlines for catching dope or guns considering there such a huge influx of illegal items but police seem to be the only one finds them......weird

      Another question is why is customs and border patrol do so much joint operations with our police and ne successful but they never im the news for doing a joint operation with our customs.... Weird....
  • ---------------------------------- (15/07/2026, 15:30) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    More drug bust
  • Customs should be ashamed (15/07/2026, 20:13) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    This aint nothing to celebrate when your using a system that's designed by an outside country who is collecting sensitive information on vessels and persons arriving and leaving the BVI. Who knows what they are doing with the data and customs is at their mercy should they chose to shut the system down or when it goes offline. They have even turned it into a nice profit for them selves by charging every person an annual subscription why is customas not using the IT department to provide a more secure solution for this territory. Questions need to be asked
  • Serious (16/07/2026, 05:24) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Mire govt oppression
  • Dont be fooled (16/07/2026, 09:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How do you launch an upgraded system that you dont own or control?
  • BRAD BOYNES (17/07/2026, 08:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will HM Customs BECOME VI Customs?


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