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Cayman Islands Shipping Registry

54 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

Basic info

Industry

Maritime

Sectors

Maritime

Date founded

1903

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