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Main Office
Maritime Administration Building
Fishers Estate, Road Town
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Phone
+1 (284) 494-3701
info@bvima.uk
Website
www.bvima.uk
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Public Holidays: Closed
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Our Departments
Vessel Registration
Handles all matters related to vessel registration, documentation, and ship mortgage registration.
registration@bvima.uk
+1 (284) 494-3702
Technical Services
Responsible for vessel surveys, inspections, certification, and technical compliance with maritime standards.
technical@bvima.uk
+1 (284) 494-3703
Seafarer Certification
Manages seafarer certification, endorsements, and compliance with international training and qualification standards.
seafarers@bvima.uk
+1 (284) 494-3704
Compliance & Enforcement
Oversees regulatory compliance, conducts investigations, and coordinates enforcement actions for maritime regulations.
compliance@bvima.uk
+1 (284) 494-3705
Maritime Emergency Contact
For maritime emergencies, incidents, or pollution reporting, contact our 24/7 emergency line.
+1 (284) 499-HELP (4357)
Frequently Asked Questions
Our office is open for walk-in services Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Please note that some services may require a prior appointment, especially for vessel surveys or technical consultations.
Our offices are closed on weekends and public holidays in the British Virgin Islands.
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 1-2 business days. Technical or complex queries may require additional time for research and consultation.
For urgent matters, we recommend calling our main office number directly. For emergencies, please use our dedicated 24/7 emergency contact line.
To schedule a vessel inspection or survey, please contact our Technical Services Department directly at technical@bvima.uk or call +1 (284) 494-3703. Please provide the following information:
- Vessel name and registration number
- Type of inspection/survey needed
- Preferred dates and location
- Contact details for the vessel representative
We recommend scheduling inspections at least 2-3 weeks in advance, especially during the busy season.
Yes, many registration documents can be submitted electronically via email to registration@bvima.uk. However, some original documents may need to be submitted in hard copy or notarized copies.
For new vessel registrations, we recommend contacting our Registration Department first to discuss your specific requirements and determine which documents can be submitted electronically versus those that require physical submission.
All electronic submissions should be in PDF format with clear, legible scans of the original documents.