UPDATE: 14 onboard when Catamaran struck reef off Anegada- MSIRA

SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The catamaran that sank off Anegada on Sunday, July 6, 2025, reportedly struck a reef after exiting the Anegada Channel, the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier's Office has disclosed.

he incident involved a Lagoon 46 sailing catamaran, MV Nohea Holokai, which was part of a sailing school charter.

According to the MSIRA, the vessel suffered structural damage and partial sinking. Fortunately, MSIRA said, all 14 individuals on board were uninjured and safely removed from the vessel.

‘Comprehensive safety investigation’

Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator, Mr Jerome Padmore, has confirmed that a comprehensive safety investigation commenced on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Following established protocols, the investigation will gather and analyse information to clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Once the investigation is complete, a safety accident report will be made available to the public at an appropriate time.