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Report a Marine Accident or Incident
This service allows mariners, vessel operators, and the public to quickly report any marine accident, incident, or unsafe practice that occurs within Virgin Islands waters or involves a Virgin…
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Access Marine Accident & Incident Reports
This service allows you to access published investigation reports from the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA). These reports contain findings, safety lessons, and…
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Marine Accident and Incident Investigation
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) conducts independent investigations into marine accidents in Virgin Islands waters and on BVI-registered vessels worldwide.…
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Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) investigates marine accidents involving vessels in Virgin Islands waters and VI-registered ships worldwide. It focuses on identifying…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…