Members of the West End boating and yachting community were encouraged to practice greater maritime safety during a public outreach meeting and mini exposition held at the West End Community Centre on February 18.
The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry is inviting mariners and boat operators, especially those who are based in the West End community, to a public meeting and informational session on Thursday, February 18.
The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) has embarked upon a maritime safety educational campaign to sensitise the Virgin Islands community on its responsibilities and functions within the Territory.
Business Development Manager of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) London Office, Mr. Gerard Kenny is pictured here as he represented the British Virgin Islands at the London Boat Show taking place from January 8 to January 17.
Twenty local persons received further insight on employment opportunities available in the maritime industry following a presentation by Virgin Islands Shipping Registry and SVITZER Americas.
Marine vessel operators, particularly those who operate small crafts and dinghies are reminded of the importance of proper boating and marine safety practices.
This is a historic occasion as the Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry as its key maritime administration arm, continues to move forward with purposeful resolve to make this area of our economy stronger and more vibrant.
Acting Director of Shipping in the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry, Captain Raman Bala AFNI is pictured here during the recently held public meeting for persons with interests in maritime affairs. He was addressing queries raised on the effects of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 on BVI mariners, yacht owners and other stakeholders.
Mariners, ship and, yacht owners and those interested in maritime affairs are invited to a meeting to discuss the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 on Thursday, July 16.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is informing the public that effective Monday, June 1, the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry office has re-located to the third floor of the Cutlass Building on Wickhams Cay 1 in Road Town.
