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Simulation maritime incident exercise conducted @ Pier Park

- simulation was mistaken for real-life incident by some & at least one media outlet
As part of ongoing national training and disaster preparedness efforts by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in conjunction with the Office of the Governor, a Maritime Emergency Exercise took place at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park this morning, June 5, 2025. Photo: BVIDDM
Many people and at least one news media outlet mistook it for a real emergency. 284 Media reported on the incident as 'Breaking News'. Photo: Facebook
Many people and at least one news media outlet mistook it for a real emergency. 284 Media reported on the incident as 'Breaking News'. Photo: Facebook
WICKKHAM’S CAY, Tortola, VI- As part of ongoing national training and disaster preparedness efforts by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in conjunction with the Office of the Governor, a Maritime Emergency Exercise took place at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park this morning, June 5, 2025.

Many people and at least one news media outlet mistook it for a real emergency. 284 Media reported on the incident as 'Breaking News'.

The purpose of the exercise was to simulate a real-life emergency at sea and assess emergency response protocols, particularly in areas involving search, rescue, and recovery efforts.

The Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park was chosen as the location for the exercise, give its proximity to cruise vessels and maritime operations.

According to reports, tenants were notified that a drill would take place but “had not received a detailed briefing nor a confirmed time for the exercise”.

Tenants were also informed that active involvement “may be required depending on how the scenario unfolds.”

8 Responses to “Simulation maritime incident exercise conducted @ Pier Park”

  • Walter Cronkite (05/06/2025, 18:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Typical arm chair reporting here, check facts before making a breaking news story? Naaa no need for that!
  • Great Initiative. (05/06/2025, 20:23) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    This type of exercise is needed, should happen in June, August, October, every other month in the off season, get us better prepare when the real shixt happen, this one had some structural and communication flaws, it should get better everytime...
  • BuzzBvi (05/06/2025, 20:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What did they do pretend the day trupper boat docks suddenly collapse and disappear into the water.
    Coz they all gone.
    They need to put them back.
  • OB (05/06/2025, 20:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    284 media says the pier Park on lock down!! Owing to some incident lol
  • 284 (05/06/2025, 22:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them fake news said the place was shut down
  • Racing Limits (06/06/2025, 02:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    These drills are to prepare for any unexpected situations that may arise.
  • ZBVI. You got wrong info. (06/06/2025, 07:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You all news people need to be pro-active and get out to these exercises and be real witnesses and provide true and real information to the public..
  • BRAD BOYNES (06/06/2025, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    God Job NEOC


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