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UPDATE: 14 onboard when Catamaran struck reef off Anegada- MSIRA

- No injuries were reported; Comprehensive safety investigation launched
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. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear what caused the yacht to sink. Photo: Team of Reporters
It is unclear what caused the yacht to sink. Photo: Team of Reporters
The sunken vessel off Anegada this morning, Sunday, July 6, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
The sunken vessel off Anegada this morning, Sunday, July 6, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
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.

The incident involved a Lagoon 46 sailing catamaran, MV Nohea Holokai, which was part of a sailing school charter.

According to the MSIRA, the vessel suffered structural damage and partial sinking. Fortunately, MSIRA said, all 14 individuals on board were uninjured and safely removed from the vessel.

‘Comprehensive safety investigation’

Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator, Mr Jerome Padmore, has confirmed that a comprehensive safety investigation commenced on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Following established protocols, the investigation will gather and analyse information to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Once the investigation is complete, a safety accident report will be made available to the public at an appropriate time.

No blame to be assigned

The MSIRA emphasised that the primary goal of this investigation is to improve maritime safety and prevent future incidents.

“The findings will not assign blame or determine liability.”

The Authority said it will continue its efforts and provide updates as needed.

Furthermore, the public is reminded that all marine accidents must be reported to MSIRA, as required by law under Section 7 of the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations, 2020.

See previous article published July 6, 2025

Yacht sinks off Anegada

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- A yacht sank off Anegada this morning, Sunday, July 6, 2025. No one was reportedly injured.

According to reports reaching our News Centre, the captain of the vessel sent out a distress call around 9:00 AM.

It is unclear what caused the yacht to sink.

Our News Centre was told that a number of boaters went to the assistance of the persons onboard.

More details to follow.

16 Responses to “UPDATE: 14 onboard when Catamaran struck reef off Anegada- MSIRA”

  • jack (06/07/2025, 15:07) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Oh my !!!
    • Madussa (10/07/2025, 15:11) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Where was the experienced Captain on the boat, and who would have maneuvered the boat to prevent this accident?
  • Is always (06/07/2025, 17:34) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Navigare or Moorings
  • pat (06/07/2025, 19:01) Like (0) Dislike (17) Reply
    More insurance
  • @pat (07/07/2025, 06:17) Like (22) Dislike (10) Reply
    Pat you sound so slow.. Everything isn't for insurance lol..

    Anyways...
    Sail Caribbean.. Lets talk about it... Why do they allow those people to abuse those boats?.. They literally have tons of kids learning to sail on those boats..The kids literally destroy and write up on those boats... I wonder who was at the helm???... And why go to Anegada to learn to sail? Is there not enough areas in the BVI for beginners.
  • Summer camp (07/07/2025, 06:39) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    for privileged teens on BVI based catamarans is in it's last summer. The increasing risks have outpaced the diminishing rewards!
  • asking for a friend (07/07/2025, 08:52) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    so would they leave this boat at the bottom of the sea?
  • Sailing ? (07/07/2025, 10:36) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Motoring by the looks of it!
  • Wellsah (07/07/2025, 17:20) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    so much responsibilities are transferred to you when you bareboat. imo not worth the risk.
  • hmm (10/07/2025, 10:44) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    how strange that a vessel full of MIT students sinks on their watch.
  • BuzzBvi (10/07/2025, 11:46) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wonder what the kids learnt from this event?
  • retired (10/07/2025, 11:49) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    I was the manager for a charter company for over 10 years. The guests had to sign that they will NOT sail to Anegada. If they still do it there will be no insurance coverage! Why on earth student sailors would be allowed to sail to Anegada. Experienced captains lost their vessels there. We all know about the dangers in and out the channel. Very sad. Glad no injuries ????????
    • @retired (11/07/2025, 11:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Years ago The Moorings and Sunsail would do floatillas to Anegada. Back then it was hailed as the forbidden paradise. Now with the aid of GPS and channel markers, navigating to Anegada was made much easier. All the travel and sailing blogs provided plenty of input on getting to and from. Regardless of all the sailing aides, nothing beats a responsible sailor with sharp eyes and common sense.
  • 14 onboard (10/07/2025, 22:59) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let’s see the certification of the crew
  • Loosing it (11/07/2025, 07:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    M15e L335e is loosing it. He should give up Sail Caribbean and The Moorings.


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