All vessel operators, charter companies, visiting charters, and bareboaters are reminded of their legal obligation to report all marine accidents and incidents occurring in Virgin Islands waters.

This is a requirement under the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2020.

Reports can be made by calling +1-284-468-2152 or +1-284-468-2087, emailing MSIRA@gov.vg, or, for very serious incidents, calling +1-284-468-9305.

Failure to report is an offence under Section 27 of the regulations, and offenders may be fined up to $10,000.

Further information is available on Gov.vg.

A message from the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA).