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Policy & Advice

This section contains information on advice and guidance available from the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands. Detailed information is given on the functions of the Shipping Master, the investigation of marine casualties, CIRIS and Port State Control in the Cayman Islands.

 

Latest Security Level Notification:

01/2023 (01 November 2023)

See also DfT Security Notices distributed to Company Security Offices.

Shipping Notices

16-Jan-2026
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CISN 02/2026 (Rev 1.0)
NOTICE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR VESSELS WHICH ARE – LOCALLY OWNED, OPERATED AND BASED IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
16-Jan-2026
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CISN 01/2026 (Rev 1.0)
NOTICE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR VESSELS WHICH ARE – MERCHANT VESSELS
15-Sep-2025
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CISN 01/2025 (Rev01)
THE CARRIAGE OF ADDITIONAL GUESTS ON PRIVATE YACHTS
08-Aug-2025
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CISN 01/2024 (Rev 02)
THE STCW CONVENTION AND THE ISSUE OF ENDORSEMENTS ATTESTING TO THE RECOGNITION OF A CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
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Guidance Notes

12-Jan-2026
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CIGN 02/2026 Rev 1
IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)109 Convention and Code Amendments
09-Jan-2026
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CIGN 01/2026 Rev. 1
IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)108 Convention and Code Amendments
09-Jan-2026
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CIGN 02/2025 Rev 1.2
INSTRUCTIONS TO RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR SURVEYORS
25-Nov-2025
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CIGN 08/2025
PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS
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Ciris

CIRIS stands for Cayman Islands Regulatory Intelligence System, which comprises two unique products. The first of these is Law and Administrative Procedures (LAP). LAP enables Masters and Officers serving on Cayman Islands ships to undergo an examination to demonstrate proficiency in Cayman Islands Laws and Procedures. The second product of CIRIS is Regulatory Intelligence, which includes a variety of important information to support the operation of vessels flying the Cayman Islands Flag.

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