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

30/10/2026

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime) team has been at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week, meeting owners, captains, surveyors, brokers and industry partners at Booth 814, Bahia Mar.

The conversations covered varying topics including vessel registration, crew licensing and endorsement, ISM certification and surveys.

They have shown real interest in what the BVI Red Ensign offers, including cost-effective and expedited registration backed by a responsive administration.

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by so far!

The team is at the booth through Sunday, November 1. If you are considering the BVI flag for your vessel, come and say hello or reach us at [email protected].

30/10/2026

𝐈𝐌𝐎 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐒𝐒𝐑 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Under amendments to the STCW Code (Table A-VI/1-4), training in preventing and responding to violence and harassment at sea is now an international IMO requirement for all seafarers.

To help Virgin Islands mariners meet this requirement, the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime), in partnership with Glasgow Maritime Academy, is offering the updated PSSR training free of charge.

📅 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🕘 𝟗:𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦
𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐚, 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲

Each participant receives a numbered completion certificate.
The venue will be confirmed to registered participants.

Register with BVI Maritime: https://forms.gle/T9oaMFkhrD4N5cgA7

Full details of the requirement are in Marine Circular No. 05/2026 at bvimaritime.vg.

Vessel operators, charter companies and ferry services are encouraged to share this with their crew.

28/10/2026

We're in Fort Lauderdale!

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime) will be at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 28 to November 1, 2026.

Stop by Booth 814 at Bahia Mar to meet our team and learn how the British Virgin Islands flag supports yacht owners, captains and representatives with registration, survey and certification, all backed by the Red Ensign.

Planning to visit? Email [email protected] to set up a meeting at the show.

28/10/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Friday, 13 November 2026

Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime) is hosting a one-day industry training on the BVI Ship Registry Framework 2026: registration procedures, regulatory developments and industry trends.

If you’re a representative person, registered agent or work with a firm involved in vessel registration, this session is for you.

Register your interest by 9 November, 2026. Click the link: https://forms.gle/Kx6qudGmq93xxku9A

Venue and time details to follow.

27/10/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime) is pleased to share that registration is now open for a series of STCW and maritime courses at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) this December.

The courses will be delivered by Captain Vinil Gupta of Glasgow Maritime Academy, giving mariners in the Virgin Islands the opportunity to earn internationally recognised qualifications without travelling overseas.

Course Schedule includes:

● NEW: Navigation and Radar for Small Commercial Vessels | 7 to 9 Dec

● STCW Crowd Management + Crisis Management and Human Behaviour | 10 Dec

●STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties | 11 Dec

Earn internationally recognised qualifications right here at home.
Spaces are limited, so apply early at apply.hlscc.edu.vg.
Course details can be accessed by visiting marinetraining.hlscc.edu.vg

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime (BVI Maritime) is proud to support HLSCC and the growth of our local maritime workforce.

26/10/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime), is seeking a Compliance Co-ordinator to help strengthen the Authority's compliance framework and build a culture of compliance, risk awareness and regulatory excellence.

Department: Compliance
Employment Type: Full Time

Key responsibilities include:
• Monitoring compliance with maritime and ship registry laws, international conventions and regulatory requirements
• Developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures and controls
• Conducting internal compliance reviews, risk assessments and gap analyses
• Preparing compliance reports and supporting audits, inspections and investigations
• Supporting sanctions compliance and the development of sanctions screening systems
• Providing compliance guidance and training to staff

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
• A degree or equivalent certification in Compliance, Law, Maritime Studies, Risk Management or a related field
• 4 to 5 years' experience in compliance, regulatory administration, audit or a regulated environment
• Knowledge of maritime legislation, shipping sanctions, AML, ATF and ISO standards

𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬@𝐛𝐯𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.𝐯𝐠 by 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

22/10/2026

BVI Maritime Expansion: Building the Ecosystem Together

How can we strengthen the BVI's maritime sector and better position shipping within the Territory's wider financial services offering?

Join BVI Finance and the Virgin Islands Shipping & Maritime Authority (VISMA) for an in-person discussion exploring the current relationship between both organisations, the challenges and opportunities within the sector, and practical ways to strengthen collaboration and support the BVI's maritime industry.

The discussion will feature Georgios Bazos, Business Development Manager, VISMA; John Samuel, Managing Director, VISMA; and Elise Donovan, CEO, BVI Finance.

Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Venue: BVI Finance Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Cutlass Tower

REGISTER FOR THE IN-PERSON DISCUSSION HERE: https://form.jotform.com/262854258643062

ALSO COMING UP: INDUSTRY TRAINING

During the same week, an industry training session titled "BVI Ship Registry Framework 2026" will explore registration procedures, regulatory developments and emerging industry trends.

Further details, including the date and time of the training, will be announced shortly.

We encourage financial services and maritime industry professionals to take part in these discussions as we work towards a stronger, more connected BVI maritime ecosystem.

Be on the lookout for more information!

21/10/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐍𝐨. 𝟎𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
New PSSR Training on Violence and Harassment at Sea

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (BVI Maritime) has issued Marine Circular No. 05/2026 on implementing the amendments to STCW table A-VI/1-4, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.560(108).

The amendments, in force since 1 January 2026, add mandatory competence on preventing and responding to violence and harassment on board, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐑𝐒
▪️ PSSR training completed on or after 1 January 2026 must include the new competence
▪️ PSSR certificates issued before 1 January 2026 remain valid and do not need to be reissued
▪️ Holders of pre-2026 certificates must complete supplementary training by 30 June 2027

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄: 𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕
This circular should be read with Marine Circular 03/2024.

Read the full circular at 𝐛𝐯𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.𝐯𝐠 or click the link below:
https://bvimaritime.vg/MORE-INFORMATION/Notices/Marine-Circulars

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Tuesday	08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:30
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