Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Registry is dedicated to raising awareness among all seafarers regarding their right to a safe and professional maritime working environment. In support of this, Cayman Registry organized a peaceful and safe space for yacht crew on Monday, March 23rd, just before the Palm Beach International Boat Show.

This initiative, made possible through the generous support of Safe Harbor Rybovich, was a direct way for Cayman Registry to serve the seafaring community.

While Cayman Registry has been working for decades to protect the human element, including mandates for employment agreements and established procedures for reporting/no-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and misconduct, this particular event focused on prioritizing seafarer wellness.

We firmly believe that focusing on wellbeing is a necessity, not a luxury. It is the right path forward for the industry, both at sea and ashore. The event featured complimentary yoga and sound healing sessions, followed by a health-conscious lunch. Additionally, a variety of useful information surrounding resources were made available to all crew.

Cayman Registry extends its thanks to all involved, including the yacht crew who were able to attend and take this valuable time for themselves, away from the high demands of the industry. Together, we make the difference.

Sunday marked the conclusion of the free one-day Introduction to Boating: Safe Operations of Commercial Vessels course. As the first course of its kind, it was met with tremendous enthusiasm and proved to be a great success within our local maritime community.

Over the course of four training days, nearly 100 participants attended, demonstrating the strong interest in and demand for this important initiative. The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands extends its sincere appreciation to the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency for providing the funding that made this course possible.

We also wish to thank the Cayman Islands Government: Ministry of Financial Services, the Cayman Islands Coast Guard, and the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands for their invaluable support and collaboration throughout this community initiative.

We look forward to offering additional courses and expanding training opportunities in the future.

The Cayman Islands Government, in collaboration with the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA), the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI), the Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG), and the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands, will host a specialised maritime safety training course aimed at strengthening the safe operation of small commercial vessels across the Cayman Islands.

Registration details and additional details found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-boating-safe-operation-of-small-commercial-vessels-tickets-1983113167869?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, a division of the Maritime Authority was honoured to host our Annual Client Appreciation & Networking Reception, bringing together our valued local clients and partners for an evening of connection and collaboration.

The Angus McLean Maritime Law Scholarship was named to honor the Memory of our esteemed colleague Mr. Angus McLean, who passed away in 2025.

Cayman Registry remains dedicated to responding rapidly to operational challenges, enhancing seafarer welfare, and driving innovation within the yachting sector. Here are some of our 2024/2025 Initiatives.

✅ Key highlights include:

- Seafarer Employment Contracts are now a legal requirement for pleasure vessels (CIGN 05/2024).

- Improved crew welfare provisions: twin rating cabins permitted for yachts up to 10,000GT, with additional facilities such as officers’ lounge, crew lounge, and gym.

- Enhanced guidance on addressing bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct at sea (CIGN 05/2025).

- New Record of Auxiliary Tender (ROAT) introduced to support charter license compliance (CIGN 01/2025).

- Updated STCW certification standards for yachts with multiple engines, reflecting automation and redundancy improvements (CISN 01/2024).

- Greater flexibility for private ISM yachts: additional guests may now be carried without Flag dispensation, within specified limits (CISN 01/2025).

We remain committed to supporting the maritime community with progressive policies that prioritize safety, welfare, and operational excellence.

📍 Meet us at the Monaco Yacht Show (Stand DS42 – Darse Sud) this September 24–27 and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Booth 739 - Yacht Builders & Electronics Tent) from October 29 - November 2.

📖 You can read the full Guidance Notes and Shipping Notices here:

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR SEAFARERS ON PLEASURE VESSELS
GUIDANCE NOTE 05/2024:
https://www.cishipping.com/system/files/notices/documents/CIGN%2005%20-%202024%20Crew%20Contracts%20Rev%2001.pdf

HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON BOARD SHIPS
GUIDANCE NOTE 05/2025:
https://www.cishipping.com/system/files/notices/documents/CIGN%2005-2025%20-%20Harassment%20and%20Sexual%20Misconduct%20Guidance%20Note%20%28s%29.pdf

TENDERS AND AUXILIARY TENDERS OF LARGE COMMERCIAL YACHTS
GUIDANCE NOTE 01/2025:
https://www.cishipping.com/system/files/notices/documents/CIGN%2001.2025%20-%20Tenders%20and%20Auxiliary%20Tenders%20of%20Large%20Commercial%20Yachts%20Rev.1.3%20FINAL%20JC.pdf

STCW ENDORSEMENTS
SHIPPING NOTICE 01/2024:
https://www.cishipping.com/system/files/notices/documents/CISN%202024%20-%2001-%20Rev%2002%20-STCW%20Final.%20%28G16%2C%20S1%29%20%281%29.pdf

ADDITIONAL GUESTS ON PRIVATE YACHTS
SHIPPING NOTICE 01/2025:
https://www.cishipping.com/system/files/notices/documents/CISN%2001.2025%20The%20Carriage%20of%20Additional%20Guests%20on%20Private%20Yachts%20rev.1%20FINAL%2004.09.25%20%28s%29.pdf

Cayman Registry is pleased to announce our participation in the Monaco Yacht Show. Our team will be available at our stand to answer any questions, provide clarification on technical or registration matters, or simply to connect with you. We look forward to welcoming you. STAND: DS42 - DARSE SUD

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🥳MACI Turns 20 🎉

The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands proudly celebrated our 20th Anniversary on 1 July!

To mark the occasion, Ned Miller, Andres McDermot, and Krista Kerr joined Radio Cayman’s Talk Today to share highlights from MACI’s journey and what lies ahead. Watch Live on YouTube:

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Today marks a major milestone in our journey as the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI) proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary on 1 July 2025.

For two decades, MACI has proudly served as a pillar of maritime excellence, safety, and innovation, both locally and globally.

Click the link below to read the Official Press Release by the Cayman Islands Government, with a message from the Cayman Islands Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, Hon. Andre Ebanks MP, and our CEO, Mr. A. Joel Walton, JP.

https://www.gov.ky/news/press-release-details/maci-celebrates-20-years-of-maritime-excellence-and-global-leadership-

Hooray for World Down Syndrome Day! 🥳

The Cayman Islands Maritime Authority proudly joined others to "Rock Your Socks!" World Down Syndrome Day, recognised annually on March 21, aims to raise awareness and vital funds for individuals with Down Syndrome.