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