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Yellow Code Regulation

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What is favourable weather definition?

Favourable weather means weather, when the visibility is good and when the combined effects of wind, sea or swell upon the ship under consideration are never greater than those...

What is CVLA

The Commercial Vessel Licensing Authority ( CVLA ) now has the authority to issue decals for the Blue/Yellow SCVC Code to vessels carrying over 6 passengers in the United...

What is a marine casualty reporting?

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USVI Passenger for Hire Regulations

USVI Passenger for Hire Regulations. Start learning what you can do and not do in regards to chartering with paying passengers in the US Virgin Islands. U.S. Flagged Vessels...

USVI Info Bulletin VI Face Coverings

USCG INFO BULLETIN VI FACE COVERINGS The President issued Executive Order (13998), Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel that requires masks be worn on all “public maritime...

USVI Boat Registration

USVI Boat Registration US Virgin Islands boat registration is required on any vessel that spends longer than 60 calendar days in the USVI. This is required for your CVLA...

USVI Blue/Yellow Code Decals

USVI Blue/Yellow Code Decals Hot off the Designers Press! CVLA decals for your Commercial Vessel visibly shows your certification status at a glance. ...

UPV Over 100 GT Guide

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UPV Guidebook

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Unispected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Information Package Documents

Please refer to the document available in the drive. The link is mentioned below. Unispected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Information Package Documents...

Tender/Dinghy Safety Requirements USVI

Tender/Dinghy Safety Requirements USVI- Yes, the Coast Guard has recently brought to our attention items that vessels with tenders should be aware of and have on board. Let me...

Safety Equipment Info

Minimum First Aid Kit Guidance – Vessels, Life Rafts, and Type IV Floats. Purpose This guidance is provided to help vessel owners and operators understand minimum first...

Out-Water Inspection Requirement

The Main Items we Check During the Inspection. Item 1: Thru Hull(s) in Good Condition? Item 2: Thru hull(s) Free? (Internal) Item 3: Cutlass Bearing(s) Item 4: Rudder Bearing(s)...

New United States Coast Guard (USCG) amended rules for Merchant Mariners

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MSIB 13-25 Autonomous Unmanned Sailing Research Vessels

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MSIB 08-25_Safe Navigation Advisory for the Waters West of the Cyril E. King Airport_reviewed

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MGN 280 Regulation

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Marine Safety Information Bulletin 03-15 Change 01

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 03-15 CHANGE 01 December 8, 2020 UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL OPERATIONS FOR VESSELS IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Section 319 of the “Howard Coble Coast Guard...

LL.US Vessels Reqd to have Load Lines

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In-Water Inspection Requirements and Main Possible Deficiencies

Item 1 – Stability Booklet Information in Owner’s Manual onboard. (CVLA can provide at request). (17) All sailing multihulls greater than 6 meters must have a stability information booklet...

IN WATER INSPECTIONS UPV/ CVLA

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How do I get an FCC Radio License for the USVI?

How do I get an FCC Radio License for the USVI? Going through the process to have your vessel compliant to take between 7 and 12 passengers in the...

DPNR application with checklist

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Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) Regulations (Boat ed, 2004)

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CVLA User Portal

CVLA User Portal- you now will have the ability to create a new account and manage your own boats. Indeed, for the smaller boats that are able to self-certify...

CVLA Press Release

For Immediate Release: 01/08/2021 Press Contact Commercial Vessel Licensing Authority E-Mail: Info@mycvla.com United States Coast Guard Guidance Licensing USVI Small Commercial Vessel Regulations Happy new...

CG MSU St. Thomas – Educational Clarification on U.S. Virgin Islands Commercial Vessel Laws & Regulations

Scroll the PDF below to see the USCG news bulletin. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU) in St. Thomas has just released an educational clarification document addressing...

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL VESSELS LICENSING (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS STATUTORY RATES, FEES AND CHARGES (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE) ORDER, 2025

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MERCHANT SHIPPING (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT AND DUTIES (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) ACT, 2025

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS CRUISING AND HOME PORT PERMIT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025

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Blue Code Regulation

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Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code

Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code. Today we are taking a look at what size anchors you are required to have on your CVLA Vessel. No matter what category you...

2-Hr Rule Pamphlet

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What is favourable weather definition?

Favourable weather means weather, when the visibility is good and when the combined effects of wind, sea or swell upon the ship under consideration are never greater than those which