Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Maritime TransportationGeorge Town, Cayman Islands51-200 Employees
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, based in George Town, Cayman Islands, was established in 1903 and provides registration services for yachts, commercial vessels, and mortgages, along with surveys, certification, and construction supervision for Cayman-registered ships worldwide. It also offers advisory and audit services and ensures crew compliance on Cayman-registered vessels, while implementing requirements related to marine pollution prevention, maritime safety, security, and seafarer welfare. The registry engages with regional and international port state control regimes, including the Caribbean MOU on Port State Control, and conducts marine casualty investigations for Cayman-flagged ships. It is recognized in the global maritime community for its yacht registry leadership and holds several international credentials, including United States Coast Guard Qualship 21 status, membership in the International Maritime Organization, and ISO 9001 certification. As of April 2017, about 2,112 ships were registered under the Cayman Islands flag, comprising yachts and commercial vessels, and the registry operates as a mid-sized agency under the Cayman Islands Maritime Authority, which maintains a strong safety record.