Our Mission Statement
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority is dedicated to conducting thorough investigations into maritime accidents and incidents to determine their root causes. The authority produces reports that include recommendations aimed at enhancing maritime safety, improving maritime laws and practices, raising awareness about the causes of marine accidents, and promoting international compliance with the IMO Casualty Investigation Code and other maritime conventions.
Our Priorities
Our priorities are to:
- Strengthen the Authority’s ability to conduct thorough, independent, and timely investigations into marine accidents and incidents.
- Encourage mariners, vessel operators, and the public to prioritise safety and report all marine accidents, near-misses, and unsafe practices.
- Build collaborative relationships to improve investigative quality.
- Maintain compliance with international maritime conventions and best practices to support safe navigation and effective accident response.
- Provide practical and evidence-based safety recommendations arising from investigations which will inform improvements in laws and regulations.
Our Core Values
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) is dedicated to enhancing maritime safety in the Virgin Islands by upholding key principles. Integrity ensures that investigations are conducted honestly and professionally. Independence guarantees objectivity and credibility in our work. MSIRA prioritises transparency by fostering open communication and public accountability. Focused on safety, we aim to prevent future marine accidents by identifying their root causes. By collaborating with both national and international partners, the Authority strengthens regional safety frameworks. Lastly, MSIRA is committed to excellence, continually improving our processes based on international best practices, training, and innovation, thereby reinforcing our role as a trusted maritime safety authority.
