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Shipping Notices

Notice No: Title Comments Publish Date
02/21012 Manning for yachts carrying 12 passengers or less on the commercial part of the register as "Commercial Vessels" or which are engaged in trade. To: Owners, Managers, Charterers, Crewing Agencies And Masters Of Cayman Islands Yachts on the Commercial part of the Register as "Commercial Vessels" Carrying 12 Passengers or Less or that are Engaged in Trade 04-MAY-12
01/2012 (Rev 1.1) Insurance Requirements for Cayman Islands Vessels To: Owners, Managers, Charterers, Crewing Agencies and Masters of Cayman Islands Ships (including private and commercial yachts) in particular those pperating vessels of between 300 and 1000GT. 20-APR-12
01A/09 Notice of Fees and charges This Notice replaces and supersedes Notice No. 001/06 (Rev. 1-23 January 2007) with effect from 15 March 2009 and amends Notice 001/09 with effect from 01 January 2012 and will remain in force, subject to Amendment, until replaced. 30-MAR-12
05/2011 (Rev 3) Issue of Endorsements Attesting to the Recognition of a Certificate of Competency In accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW 951), officers onboard a Cayman Islands ship are required to hold a Certificate of Competency (CoC) issued in accordance with STCW 95 from a country whose standards of competency and training are considered to be equivalent to those of the United Kingdom. 30-MAR-12
10/2011 Maintenance and Inspection of Life Saving Appliances To: Owners, Managers, Charterers, Masters and Classification Societies of Cayman Islands Ships (including Commercial Yachts). 13-OCT-11
09/2011 Unified Interpretation of MARPOL Annex I Regulation 12.2 and IMO Guidance on Oil Waste Management & ORB Entries. To: Owners, Managers, Charterers and Masters of Cayman Islands Ships of 400 Gt And Above (Including Private and Commercial Yachts). 06-SEP-11
08/2011 ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (ECDIS) The purpose of this Shipping Notice is to clarify the Cayman Islands policy with respect to IMO Resolution MSC.282(86) which brings into force amendments to SOLAS 1974, as amended regarding Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). 22-AUG-11
07/2011 ISSUE OF WATCH RATING CERTIFICATES The Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2004 (the Regulations) implement the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW Convention), and its associated Code (STCW Code) for the Cayman Islands. 22-AUG-11
06/2011 Safety requirements for products listed in chapter 18 of the international code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk (IBC code) Chapter 18 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (The IBC Code) lists products which have been reviewed for their safety and pollution hazards and determined not to present hazards to such an extent as to warrant the application of the Code. 05-AUG-11
04/2011 Ship Radio Station Licence & EPIRB Programming To: OWNERS, MANAGERS, CHARTERERS AND MASTERS of Cayman Islands ships (including private and commercial yachts). 23-MAY-11
03/2011 Carriage of Privately Contracted Security Personnel (PCASP) Onboard Cayman Islands Ships in the Gulf of Aden Region To: OWNERS, MANAGERS, CHARTERERS AND MASTERS of Cayman Islands ships (including private and commercial yachts). 23-MAY-11
02/2011 Extension of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, to the Cayman Islands. OWNERS, MANAGERS, CHARTERERS AND MASTERS of Cayman Islands ships OVER 1,000 GT (including private and commercial yachts). 17-JAN-11
01/2011 Infant and Oversized Lifejackets. To: OWNERS, MANAGERS, CHARTERERS AND MASTERS OF CAYMAN ISLANDS SHIPS (INCLUDING COMMERCIAL YACHTS). 12-JAN-11
05/2010 Amendments to MARPOL Annex I and changes to the Oil Record Book Parts I and II.

 

26-NOV-10
04/2010 Eligible Countries for Cayman Qualification List of qualifying countries in which companies, other entities or individuals can qualify to own a Cayman Flag Vessel. 22-SEP-10
14a/2004 (2010 Revision) Large Private and Commercial Yachts Compliance with Regulations To: Owners, Managers, Charterers and Masters of Large Private and Commercially Operated Yachts. 06-AUG-10
03/2010 Notice of Permit Requirements for Visits to Antarctic Waters   05-MAY-10
02/2010 Change of Certificate of Good Standing Requirements   06-APR-10
01/2010 Amendments to the ISM Code This Shipping Notice contains important information and guidance on forthcoming amendments to the ISM code. 31-MAR-10
03/2009 Rev 2 Control of Oil Residues (Sludge) and MARPOL Annex Rev 2 This Shipping Notice contains important information and guidance on the disposal of oil residues (sludge) and the amendments to MARPOL Annex I adopted at MEPC 59. 03-DEC-09
06/2007 Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) This shipping notice contains updated information regarding ship security alerts and the management of SSAS messages 11-NOV-09
02/2009 Alternative Compliance Scheme (ACS) This Shipping Notice has information regarding an Alternative Compliance Scheme (ACS) for Cayman Islands ships in conjunction with authorised classification societies. 05-MAR-09
02/2009 Notice of Fees and Charges Fees and charges for services, surveys, inspections and related matters provided or required by The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR) and The Maritime Authority of The Cayman Islands (MACI) 27-FEB-09
06/2008 Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) (2) This Shipping Notice contains updated information to assist in complying with the requirements of SOLAS V /19-1 (LRIT) following the Eighty Fifth Session of IMO’S Maritime Safety Committee 15-DEC-08
05/2008 To assist shipowners in complying with the requirements of solas V /19-1 (LRIT) This notice is directed primarily at Masters, Owners, managers or operators of Cayman Islands ships and yachts over 300 GT 01-JUL-08
03/2008 To ensure that the Shipping Registry has current contact details This notice is directed primarily at Owners, managers or operators of Cayman Islands ships, or their agents. 20-MAY-08
02/2008 Mandatory reporting of certain incidents onboard Cayman Islands ships. This Shipping Notice Is Intended To Outline The Requirements To Report Incidents To The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry (CISR). 22-APR-08
01/2008 Application of MARPOL Annex IV to existing ships and yachts This Shipping Notice is intended to remind owners and managers of the application of MARPOL Annex IV to existing ships and yachts on 27 September 2008. 17-MAR-08
05/2007 Voyage Data Recorders This notice is intended to outline the policies of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman islands with regard to voyage data recorders and simplified voyage data recorders; and to offer owners and managers guidance on their selection and operation. 04-SEP-07
04/2007 Continuous Synopsis Records This notice outlines the policy of the maritime authority of the Cayman islands (MACI) on the maintenance of continuous synopsis record documents. 04-SEP-07
03/2007 Carriage, Inspection & Testing of Immersion Suits. This notice is applicable to all Cayman flag ships and yachts irrespective of GT; and is directed primarily at: owners, managers, masters and officers, surveyors and; classification societies. Applicable to all Cayman flag ships and yachts irrespective of GT. 18-MAY-07
02/2007 Maintenance & Inspection of Fire Protection Systems This notice is applicable to all Cayman flag ships and yachts irrespective of GT; and is directed primarily at: Owners, Managers, Masters and Officers, Surveyors and; Classification Societies. 18-MAY-07
01/2007 Testing Of Lifeboats and Associated Equipment This notice is directed primarily at: Service providers providing services to cayman island ships;
Owners, managers or operators of cayman island ships, or their agents;
Masters of cayman islands ships;
Classification society surveyors.
12-MAR-07
03/2006 Notice of British Consular Services Worldwide To: Service Providers; Owners, Managers, Operators of Cayman Islands Ships, or their Agents; Masters of Cayman Islands Ships; Other Users of CISR or MACI Services. 04-OCT-06
02/2006 Introduction of New Forms for Ship Registration To: Registration Service Providers; Owners, Managers, Operators of Cayman Islands Ships, or their Agents; Other Users of CISR or MACI Services. 01-SEP-06
14a/2004 Private and Commercial Yachts Compliance with Regulations To: Owners, Managers, Charterers and Masters of Large Private and Commercially Operated Yachts. 19-MAR-06
11/2005 Radar Reflectors included in SOLAS Liferafts To: Owners, Managers, Masters, ISM Designated Persons, Classification Societies and Liferaft Suppliers to Cayman Islands Ships 15-AUG-05
03/2005 Application of MARPOL 73/78 and The Merchant Shipping (Marine Pollution) Law, 2001, Rev 02 issued July 2005.
To: Owners, Managers, Masters, Surveyors and Classification Societies
08-JUL-05
09/2005 Application of MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI to Existing Ships To: Owners, Managers, Masters and Classification Societies of Cayman Islands Ships 30-MAY-05
08/2005 Minimum Requirements for Ship Security Assessments (SSA) and Ship Security Plans (SSP) To: Owners, Managers, Company Security Officers, Masters and Ship Security Officers of Cayman Islands Ships 18-MAY-05
06/2005 United States of America: New Requirements for Response Plans on ships other than Tankers To: Owners, Managers and Masters of Cayman Islands Ships 08-MAR-05
05/2005 Misuse of Drugs on Cayman Islands Ships1 and Yachts To: Owners, Managers, Masters and Manning Agents of Cayman Islands Ships 22-JAN-05
12/2004 Manning of Private Yachts To: Yacht Owners, Masters, Managers, Brokers and the Yacht Industry 06-OCT-04
13/2004 The Carriage of Nautical Publications, Other Publications, Log Books and Manuals To: Owners, Operators, Mangers, Masters and Officers on Cayman Islands Flag Ships and Yachts. 06-OCT-04
18/2004 Harmonisation of ISPS International Ship Security Certificates (ISSC) and ISM Safety Management Certificates (SMC) To: Owners, Managers, Designated Persons, Masters, Company Security Officers, Ship Security Officers, Surveyors and Classification Societies 14-JUL-04
08/2004 Dangers involved Harbour Towing and Mooring Operations To: Owners, Managers, Masters and Officers and Crews 14-JUN-04
06/2004 Port State Control Preparation for Inspections and Common Deficiencies To: Owners, Managers, Masters and ISM Related Personnel of Cayman Islands Registered Vessels. 26-FEB-04
04/2004 EEBD Emergency Escape Breathing Devices To: Owners, Managers, Operators, Masters, Recognised Organisations and Classification Societies. 23-FEB-04
03/2004 Maintenance and Inspection of Life Saving Appliances To: Owners, Managers, Masters and Officers, Surveyors and Classification Societies, Applicable to all Cayman Flag Ships and Yachts Irespective of GT. 18-FEB-04
02/2004 Use of Halon for Fire Extinguishing on Board Ships & Yachts To: Owners, Oanagers, Builders, Masters and Officers, Surveyors and Classification Societies 14-FEB-04
02/2003 Lifeboat Accidents To: Owners, Operators, Masters, Officers, Seafarers and Surveyors using Davit Launched Lifeboats. 26-JUL-03
03/2001 Waiver or Abatement of Stamp Duty on Mortgages on Cayman Registered Vessels To: Owners, Agents, Practitioners, Representative Persons and Financiers Arranging Mortgages on Cayman Registered Vessels. 14-SEP-01
02/2001 Port State Control Inspections and Detentions Under review
To: Owners, Managers, Operators, Masters & ISM Related Personnel on Cayman Vessels
18-JUL-01
02/1995 On-Load Lifeboat Release Mechanisms Under review, c.f. CISN 02/03
To: Owners, Operators, Managers and Masters of Cayman Registered Vessels
16-FEB-98
03/1995 Radar Equipment and Search and Rescue Radar Transponders Under review
To: Owners, Operators, Managers and Masters of Cayman Registered Vessels
16-FEB-98