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Call for Greater Navigational Awareness to Reduce Vessel-Groundings in Virgin Islands Waters
In recent weeks, the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has recorded a significant number of vessel-grounding incidents, and the Chief Marine Accident Investigator in the Premier’s Office, Mr. Jerome Padmore, is calling on all vessel owners and operators to heighten their vigilance while sailing in Virgin Islands waters.
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Maritime Stakeholders Collaborate to Strengthen Safety and Environmental Protection
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Premier’s Office, is moving forward with a collaborative strategy with stakeholders to elevate industry standards, enhance marine safety, and strengthen environmental stewardship across in The Virgin Islands.
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Government Launches Safety Investigation Following Boat Fire at Nanny Cay Marina
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Premier’s Office, is investigating a fire involving a privately owned houseboat that occurred at Nanny Cay Marina on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
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Marine Incident at Seal Dog Island
24 October 2025 Marine Incident at Seal Dog Island Involving Catamaran ‘Borrowed Bounty’ 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, 21 October 2025, around 11:00 p.m.
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Government Reminds of Mandatory Reporting Requirement for All Marine Accidents and Incidents
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) is reminding vessel operators and maritime stakeholders across the Virgin Islands that reporting marine accidents and incidents is a legal requirement under the Virgin Islands Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations, 2020.
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Marine Safety Investigation Reporting Authority Releases Findings into the MV Mojaito Collision
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has published its Safety Investigation Report into the collision involving the motor vessel Mojaito, which occurred on the night of 26 July 2025 in the Sir Francis Drake Channel, south of Brandywine Bay, Tortola.
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Enhancing Maritime Safety – Highlighted at North Sound Summit
Enhancing Maritime Safety – Highlighted at North Sound Summit Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Mr. Jerome Padmore, continues to spotlight the Territory’s growing need for strengthened maritime safety measures.
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Calls for Vigilance as North Sound Sees Rising Marine Activity
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) in the Premier’s Office is urging all mariners operating in the North Sound area to prioritise safety, especially as marine activity continues to increase across The Virgin Islands.
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Virgin Islands to Adopt Cutting-Edge Global Standards for Marine Accident Investigation
The Virgin Islands is taking steps to boost its maritime safety standards, with 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.
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Investigation Following Marine Accident on May 25
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) in the Premier’s Office has confirmed that a single-boat accident occurred on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Leverick Bay Marina, Virgin Gorda. The centre console powerboat Anadanto capsized, injuring all six people onboard. Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator Jerome Padmore stated that a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine the accident’s circumstances. The investigation aims to improve maritime safety and prevent future incidents and will not assign blame or liability. A public safety report will be released when appropriate.