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The Virgin Shipping & Maritime Authority implements the Maritime policies of the BVI Government.

07/09/2026

Vehicle for Sale: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority is offering a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara for sale.

Asking price: $3,000.00

For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact the Finance Manager on 284-393-0000 or email [email protected].

22/08/2026

We are hiring a Marine Officer.

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority is looking for a maritime professional to join our Marine Survey and Inspection team, inspecting vessels operating in BVI waters and vessels on the British Virgin Islands Flag.

This is hands on work. Expect vessel boardings, boatyards and dry docks, and travel outside the territory.

Closing date: September 1, 2026

Full role description: https://t.mtrbio.com/visma-marine-officer

Send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]

21/08/2026

We are hiring a Marine Officer.

VISMA is looking for a maritime professional to join our Marine Survey and Inspection team, inspecting vessels operating in BVI waters and vessels on the British Virgin Islands Flag.

This is hands on work. Expect vessel boardings, boatyards and dry docks, and travel outside the territory.

A Master, Chief Mate or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch Certificate of Competency, a maritime diploma, or five years of marine surveying experience will all be considered.

Closing date: September 1, 2026

Full role description: https://t.mtrbio.com/visma-marine-officer

Send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]

20/08/2026

We are hiring. VISMA is looking for a Junior Compliance Co-ordinator to join our Compliance Department.

If you have four to five years in compliance, regulatory administration or audit, and you want to build a career in maritime regulation, this one is worth a look.

Full time position.
Closing date: September 1st, 2026

Full role description: https://t.mtrbio.com/visma-junior-compliance-coordinator

Send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]

13/08/2026

The BVI flag now has a home in London.

VISMA has appointed Georgios Bazos as Business Development Manager, working from BVI House in one of the world's great shipping capitals. His mandate is to develop and foster the essential "flag stakeholder" relationships that facilitate the maritime administration of ships, and in so doing support the business of shipping and the owner operators in meeting their required targets.

Follow the Authority for BVI maritime updates.

11/08/2026

The BVI's maritime future is in safe hands. Smaller ones, too.

At this year's Rotary Kiddies Fiesta, VISMA staff taught children the basics of boating and water safety. Simple lessons that last: wear your life jacket, respect the water, know what to do when something goes wrong.

And through the Authority's partnership with KATS (Kids and the Sea), now in its fourth year, the training moves from the tent to the water. Young sailors handle small training boats, and running through real safety drills on board the Authority's vessel, alongside our team.

This is how safety becomes part of the BVI's sailing culture: one lesson, one life jacket, one young sailor at a time. The children building these habits now will be the captains, crew and boat owners tomorrow keeping our waters safe for generations.

Follow the Authority for BVI maritime updates.

01/08/2026

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (VISMA) wishes to advise all mariners that the East End/Long Look Festival Boat Race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 2 August 2026, in the channel between Great Camanoe and Long Bay Beach, Beef Island.

The participating vessels can operate at extremely high speeds and perform high-speed manoeuvres resulting in quickly closing CPA's. Mariners are encouraged to keep well clear of the racecourse and participating vessels.

What to do:
• Exercise extreme caution and maintain an exceptional lookout in this area.
• Proceed at a safe speed and keep well clear of the racecourse and participating vessels.
• Monitor local marine communications for instructions or safety updates.
• Comply promptly with any directions issued by event officials, safety vessels, or relevant authorities.

See the full navigational warning and racecourse map in the graphic below for specific coordinates.

29/07/2026

Every single member of the VISMA team, trained to one standard. 🇻🇬

100% of our staff completed customer service and leadership training. Our leaders. Our officers. Everyone who answers a call, processes a document or greets you at the counter.

Because whether you are a local boat owner or a shipowner on the other side of the world, you deserve the same standard of service from your maritime authority.

“At VISMA, we recognise that our people are our greatest competitive advantage. By investing in training and development, we are strengthening the capabilities that support a world-class maritime administration, our global footprint, and the reputation of the Virgin Islands flag." - Stacy Bowman-Clarke, HR Manager, Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority.

Proudly serving the Virgin Islands and the world.

Learn more: https://bvimaritime.vg

15/06/2026

VISMA has issued a formal warning following a rise in fraudulent document submissions for maritime applications. If you are a shipowner, operator, master, agent or maritime service provider dealing with the BVI registry, this notice applies to you.

All documents submitted to VISMA must be authentic and verifiable. Those found to be fraudulent will be rejected and referred for enforcement action, including penalties and potential prosecution.

Read the full circular here: https://qrfy.io/p/snZtUSo1Np

29/05/2026

🛥️ For owners of BVI registered pleasure yachts, the line between private use and chartering has often meant choosing one mode or working through the friction of switching registration each time the use changes.

Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) certification offers a different approach. It is a dual-use programme that lets owners continue using their yacht privately while keeping the option to charter in EU waters when it suits them, in line with EU VAT and Port State Control requirements.

Marine Circular 01/2026 published by VISMA, sets out how YET works in practice: covering the advantages it offers, who is eligible, the limitations that apply, the application and certification process, and the conditions for maintaining YET status.

Read the full Marine Circular: https://qrfy.io/p/Qtsj6Bcp-K

Address

Wickhams Cay II
Road Town

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:30
Thursday	08:30 - 16:30
Friday	08:30 - 16:30

Telephone

+12843930000

Website

https://bvimaritime.vg/

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