Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

Maritime TransportationCayman Islands51-200 Employees

The CISR recognises that the objective of all ship owners is to trade at a profit and therefore provides an environment that supports this interest whilst promoting compliance with all international maritime safety and security conventions. Established in 1903, it now offers a full range of services:  

	Yacht, commercial vessel and mortgage registration
	Surveys, certification and construction supervision for any Cayman-registered vessels globally
	Advisory and audit services
	Ensuring crew compliance on Cayman-registered vessels
	Implementation of obligations for marine pollution prevention, maritime safety, security and seafarer’s welfare
	Implementation of obligations under the Caribbean MOU on Port State Control
	Marine casualty investigation activities for all Cayman-flagged vessels
	National maritime policy and legislation formation
	Promotion of Cayman’s maritime industry around the world

CISR's outstanding international reputation attracts the best global shipping partners, serving the world’s finest shipping conglomerates.  

Qualifications:
	The Cayman Registry is the world’s leading registry for yachts over 36m (120ft)
	One of the 13 top performing regulatory flags, recognised by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) per Flag State Performance Table
	British Registry Category 1 Status – Red Ensign Group member
	White listed in all major ports under Port State Control MOU
	United States Coast Guard Qualship 21 status (safety and pollution control)
	ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification 
	Completed Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme (VIMSAS) – Cayman ships have low risk status
	International Maritime Organization member (the globally recognised standard setter)
	Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on port state control (CMOUPSC) member
	2,112 ships registered (~1734 yachts ~378 commercial vessels- April 2017)
	Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands has an impeccable safety record

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