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Cayman Islands Yacht Registration

Introduction

The purpose of this guide to highlight the many advantages of the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and to introduce the comprehensive range of Cayman Islands yacht registration services that we provide.

About the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are an autonomous British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea. The 264-square-kilometre (102-square-mile) territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are located to the south of Cuba and northeast of Honduras, between Jamaica and the Yucatán Peninsula. 

About the Cayman Islands Registry of Ships

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry is a Category 1 British Register of Ships and is a division of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands.

The Cayman Islands have maintained a shipping registry in the Cayman Islands since 1903.

The Cayman Islands are the number one offshore register for super yachts, with an estimated 15% of the world fleet of yachts over 30m (100ft).

In the range of yachts over 40m (130ft), some 20% of the world’s fleet is registered in the Cayman Islands.

Port of Registry

There are three Cayman Islands ports of registry, namely:

The Flag (‘Ensign’)

Cayman Islands registered vessels can fly either an undefaced red ensign or a red ensign defaced with the Cayman Islands crest 

The Certificate of British Registry

Upon completion of registration formalities a Cayman Islands registered yacht is issued with a Certificate of British Registry.

Eligibility – Yachts

The Cayman Islands will accept private pleasure yachts and commercial yachts of any size that are based and operated anywhere in the world.

Eligibility – Owners

The Cayman Islands Register of Ships is an international register meaning that the register is not just restricted to Cayman citizens or Cayman registered companies.

Citizens and companies from countries listed in the following table are able to register in the Cayman Islands directly in their own name:

Anguilla France Madeira
Argentina French Guiana Malta
Aruba Germany Martinique
Australia Gibraltar Marshall Islands
Austria Greece Monaco
Azores Guadeloupe Netherlands
Bahamas Guernsey New Zealand
Bahrain Hong Kong Norway
Barbados Hungary Peoples Republic of China
Belgium Iceland Portugal
Bermuda India Romania
Brazil Ireland Singapore
British Virgin Islands Isle of Man Slovakia
Bulgaria Israel Slovenia
Canada Italy Spain
Canary Islands Japan Sweden
Cyprus Jersey Switzerland
Czech Republic Kingdom of Netherlands United Arab Emirates
Denmark Latvia United Kingdom
Estonia Liechtenstein United States of America
Faroe Islands Lithuania  
Finland Luxembourg  

Summary of Features & Benefits of Yacht Registration in the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Yacht Registration By Oceanskies

Oceanskies provides a fixed fee yacht registration service to all yacht owners wishing to take advantage of the benefits of Cayman Islands registration for their yacht.

The registration service results in Oceanskies taking responsibility for the entire registration process on behalf of the owner.

Our fees include all registry fees and disbursements providing the internationally recognised Cayman Islands Certificate of British Registry and a lifetime radio licence allocating the vessel’s call sign and MMSI number.

Example Pricing

Our fixed fee yacht registration package for the Cayman Islands  registration of any  private yacht under 24 metres in registered length lying within the EU costs only £5,250.00 in year one and then £1,450.00 per annum in second and subsequent years and includes:

Crew Employment & Payroll for Cayman Islands Registered Yachts

Through Oceanskies Crew Limited we are able to provide crew payroll outsourcing services from for crew working onboard Cayman Islands registered vessels.

This service is a very popular ‘bolt on’ service for our clients as it simplifies the employment of the crew of their Cayman Islands registered yacht.

The yacht owner engages Oceanskies Crew Limited to employ and pay the crew of their vessel through a crew services agreement. As employers, Oceanskies Crew Limited issues the crew with contracts in line with the Marine Labour Convention guidelines, pays them, issues payslips, sea service testimonials etc.

For further information please refer to the crew employment and payroll section of our website.

Other Cayman Islands Registration Services by Oceanskies

Oceanskies are able to provide a range of stand-alone fixed fee additional registration services including:

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact for a free no obligation proposal for any of our Cayman Islands yacht registration services or any general yacht registration query that you might have.

Yacht Registration

Yacht Registration - An Introduction
The British Register of Ships & The Red Ensign Group
The UK Ship Register (Part I) v. UK Small Ships Register SSR (Part III)
Registration of Tenders & Chase Boats
The Yacht Radio Licence - A Guide To Licensing, Call Signs, MMSI Numbers & More
The Carving & Marking of Yachts - A Guide
Delaware Yacht & Vessel Registration - A Warning!
Netherlands / Dutch ICP Yacht Registration - A Warning!
UK Yacht Registration for Swiss Yacht Owners
Port State Control & Choice of Yacht Registration

Yacht Registries

Cayman Islands Yacht Registration
Guernsey Yacht Registration
Isle of Man Yacht Registration
Jersey Yacht Registration
Malta Yacht Registration
United Kingdom (UK) Yacht Registration

Yacht Operation

EU VAT & Yachts Frequently Asked Questions
Temporary Admission (Temporary Importation) for Yachts in Europe
The Charter of Yachts in the European Union
Cruising Licences for Yachts in the United States
Brexit & Yachts - Frequently Asked Questions
UK (OFCOM) Ship Radio Licences for Foreign Registered Yachts A Warning!
UK Yacht Owning Companies A Note of Caution!

Yacht Survey & Certification

The Tonnage Measurement Survey
Rules for the operation of Private Pleasure Yachts under the British Flag
Rules for the Charter of Yachts Under 24 Metres under the British Flag
Rules for the Charter of Yachts Over 24 Metres under the British Flag
The Intended Pleasure Vessel Code (IPV Code)
Rules for the Charter of Yachts under the Malta Flag
CE Marking & The Recreational Craft Directive

Yacht Agents

Guernsey & Jersey - Channel Islands Yacht Export & Delivery
Guernsey Berthing Guide
Malta - European Yacht Importation by Oceanskies

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