The Government of the Virgin Islands is closely monitoring the situation in relation to COVID-19. At this time, there are no restrictions announced for the Public Service. In the event that any such restrictions are announced by the Government, the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) would provide guidance on levels of service that we are able to offer. 

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration are the recipients of maritime equipment donated through a partnership by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).

The public is advised that the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry office located on the 2^nd floor of the RG Hodge Plaza will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Dr. Marcia Potter is assuring the business community that the installation of sea markers will not hinder their business activities and livelihood.

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer in the Recovery and Development Agency, Mr. Paul Bayly and Mr. William Driver of Sand Dollar Marine Consultants signed a contract inclusive of installation of 26 Sea Markers throughout the Virgin Islands

His Excellency the Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley, Permanent Secretary and Deputy Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Ronald Smith Berkeley and Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott and  representatives ....

Acting Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry and Receiver of Wrecks, Captain Raman Bala has said that there are over 20 derelict vessels and yachts that will be sold by auction under Section 33B (1) (c) of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act 2018.

Virgin Islands Shipping Registry is temporarily unavailable via its email vishipping@gov.vg 

This Scope of Works for this activity forms a request for interested landowners (individuals and firms) to propose their site to be the location at which vessels will be staged (known as the Staging Area).  

Visitors, owners, managers, operators, skippers and masters of all vessels are asked to adhere to the flag system while visiting beaches throughout the Territory.