Survey

As a Category 1 British Registry, Cayman is authorised to certify all sizes and types of vessel. The survey and audit certification requirements for Cayman-registered ships are based on international Conventions which are given effect through Cayman Islands legislation. Additionally, these survey and audit requirements are also guided by policies and procedures agreed among the members of the British Registers.

Merchant Ships

Cayman maintains a dynamic Survey and Audit programme for merchant ships.

• Certain surveys and audits are carried out by Cayman surveyors to control quality and ensure that Flag surveyors see Cayman ships.
• Other surveys are delegated to recognised classification societies.
• Offers structured delegation regimes called the Alternative Compliance Scheme(ACS) and the Consolidated Compliance Scheme (CCS).

Yachts under 24m

The owner is responsible for COLREGS and MARPOL compliance.

• Commercial use (engaged in trade)
• Private pleasure use (not engaged in trade)

Yachts 24m and over

Subject to various international conventions depending on the size of the vessel.

• Generally less delegation to class.
• Annual inspections required for large commercial yachts.

Yacht Construction

Cayman offers a comprehensive advisory service to builders, designers and owners of new yachts under construction.

• The service also extends to cover extensive vessel conversion projects.
• Cayman appoints a dedicated surveyor/auditor with specialist knowledge of yacht construction and of the applicable regulatory standards.

Casualty Investigation

MACI is responsible, under international Convention requirements and Cayman shipping law, for investigating marine casualties involving Cayman ships.

• An effective tool in measuring the standards to which Cayman ships are operating.
• Enforce adherence to the required standards.