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Cayman Islands Endorsement

Endorsements are issued to certified masters and officers to officially recognise the Certificates of Competency they hold.  Officers of any nationality may serve on a Cayman Islands ship if they hold a Certificate of Competency issued by an Administration recognised by the CISR. The current list of recognised Administrations can be found in the latest revision of Shipping Notice 05/2011 (Rev 12).

To apply for a Cayman Islands Endorsement you will need to:

  • Complete the required Application Form;

  • Enclose a copy of your Certificate of Competency;

  • Enclose a copy of any Certificate of Proficiency issued under STCW Chapter V (Special training requirements for personnel on certain types of ships);

  • Enclose a copy of your current passport (you do not need to send your original passport); and

  • Enclose a copy of your valid Seafarer Medical Certificate.

Please note that you do not need to send the original certificates.  A list of Administrations whose Seafarer Medical Certificates are accepted for service on a Cayman Islands ship can also be found in the latest revision of Shipping Notice 05/2011 (LINK).  Full details of the application process and the required supporting documentation can be found on the Application Form itself.