Ouch on C&I fees imposed on charter vessels coming in from outside the BVI. I am sure that will hurt USVI charter companies.

Private cruising vessel fees seem reasonable if the $45 net tonnage fee is correct. Although I wonder if crew are exempt from the daily cruising rate. How does the BVI government determine who is considered crew and who is considered a passenger? This could be a deterrent to cruising vessels entering the BVIs if crew are considered passengers.

I can also see cruisers steering clear of the BVIs due to the cost of mooring versus anchoring. Not many places left to anchor and mooring fees add up quickly.

Also I do know that some insurance companies have "red lined" USVI, BVI, and St. Martin for their cruising vessels as they have deemed the areas unsafe - probably due to potential hazards underwater.

Quite a conundrum as to how to encourage cruising vessels to return to the BVIs. Catch 22 - need revenue to rebuild, need to reduce fees to entice boaters back.