Owners of vessels deemed to be derelict and abandoned in the Territory are asked to contact the Receiver of Wrecks and provide information on the removal of these vessels from their present locations.

The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) has made progress in the identification and marking of vessels for removal from the Territory.

Marine inspectors from the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) attended the Caribbean Ship Inspector Training (CASIT) course in Trinidad and Tobago from October 29 through November 16.

Abandoned or derelict vessels will soon be removed and disposed of from the Territory.

The business of new ship buying and registration is expected to increase next year following the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry’s representation at the 59^th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The Government of the Virgin Islands wishes to inform the public that the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry is functioning with its usual services from their location at the RGH Plaza in Road Town, Tortola.

The Virgin Islands’ advantage for ship registration will be emphasised at the 59^th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 31 through November 4.

The removal of abandoned or derelict vessels in the Territory will commence soon in West End.

The public is advised that a Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) survey will be carried out in the Territory beginning September 26.

A Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) survey will be carried out in the Territory from September 26.