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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.…
Organisations
Organisations
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…
Organisations
BVI House Asia
BVI House Asia is a representative office of the Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), located in Hong Kong. It was established to strengthen and expand the BVI's…
Organisation Contact Information
Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority -
First Floor Cutlass Building
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands
Accident Reporting Lines:
Minor accidents/incidents reporting: 1(284) 468-2087
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Organisation Contact Information
BVI House Asia -
Suite 5106, 51/F.
Central Plaza
18 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3468 8530
Fax: (852) 3107 0019
Email:…
Organisations
Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall
Located adjacent to Althea Scatliffe Primary School, Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall is a versatile venue in the heart of the British Virgin Islands (BVI)…
Newsroom
MSIRA Report Highlights Persistent Grounding Risks in The Virgin Islands
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has published its report into the grounding of the sailing vessel Nohea Holokai near Anegada on 6 July 2025.
MSIRA Publishes First Marine Safety Report
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) has published its inaugural Marine Safety Report, highlighting the need for boaters to exercise safety at sea.
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…