Jamaica
Learn about the benefits of the Jamaica Shipping Registry.
Registration is available for:
Private Yachts
Private Yachts with Limited Charter Allowance
Commercial Yachts
Private.
For owners that are not interested in hiring their yacht out for charters, the Jamaica Shipping Registry offers registration for yachts.
Here are some of the key features and benefits:
Simple and easy to understand Pleasure Yacht Code
Renewal survey not required
No limits on the number of non-paying guests
Inexpensive and easy registration
Yachts are eligible for a US Cruising Permit
Realistic approach to requirements that take into account the layout and design of each yacht individually
Provisional Certificates of Registry can be issued allowing the yacht to operate quickly and prior to the initial survey
Private Yacht Limited Charter.
The Jamaica Shipping registry allows Private Yachts to carry out limited charters for up to 84 days per year. In order to qualify for the program, the yacht will need to comply with the Large Yacht Code and undergo initial and periodic surveys.
Here are some of the key features and benefits:
Private yachts of all sizes up to 500gt are eligible.
When off charter the yacht is treated as a regular Private Yacht
Eligible for a US Cruising Permit
Realistic approach to requirements that take into account the layout and design of each yacht individually
Provisional Certificates of Registry can be issued allowing the yacht to operate as a private yacht quickly and prior to the initial survey
Commercial.
The Jamaica shipping registry allows non-classed yachts under 500 gross to be registered commercially. Centerline is authorized to issue not only the Commercial Yacht Document of Compliance, allowing the yacht to register commercially, but also to issue all of the necessary statutory certificates such as for MARPOL and Load Lines.