Ship
Registration
The
Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR) which was originally established in
1921 under the UK Merchant Shipping Act of 1834 has been modernized
by the Shipping Act 1998 and expanded to accommodate international
ship registration. Thus, non-Jamaican ship owners and shipping
entities can now register their ships under the Jamaican flag.
The
JSR is administered by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ),
the entity established by the Government of Jamaica to develop
shipping and to ensure that the country’s maritime activities
are conducted in accordance with the local and international standards
of maritime safety and pollution prevention. See About MAJ for
more information.
The
"new" JSR offers the support of a quality Registry to a demanding
clientele operating in an internationally competitive and dynamic
industry. It therefore guarantees the most modern standards of
safety with competitive fiscal and other incentives to meet the
needs of the ship owner for lower operating costs and improved
profit margins.
SHIP
REGISTRATION SERVICES
Our
wide range of services ensures the ship owner a registry product
that is second to none. The JSR offers a wide range of Registration
options to suit every need including:
-
Provisional and single voyage registration
-
Permanent registration
-
Bareboat Charter (in and out)
-
Ships under construction
-
Mortgage registration
-
Yacht registration
ONLINE
SHIP REGISTRATION
The
JSR is unique in offering its customers 24 hour accessibility
and ease of registration via the internet.
www.jamaicaships.com
offers all owners a secure, user friendly system for online
- Reservation
of name
- Provisional
vessel registration application
- Mortgage
recording and related activities
FISCAL
AND OTHER INCENTIVES
- No
taxes on profits, capital gains, dividends, or salaries.
- Discounts
on Initial or Annual fees for
- Fleet
registration
- Home-porting
of cruise vessels
- Passenger
vessels exceeding 10,000 gross tonnes
- Consistent
adherence to safety standards
- The
technical management and operation of vessels from Jamaica
- Use
of Jamaican seafarers
- Vessels
under 10 years old
VESSEL
SAFETY
- The
JSR is supported by a team of highly qualified Surveyors providing
technical and Port State Control support 24 hours daily.
- A
ship inspection system which supports planned maintenance and
ensures compliance with international maritime conventions being
developed.
- Statutory
surveys may be carried out by any IACS members.
- Non
IACS members may be used for small vessels.
MANNING
AND CERTIFICATION
- No
nationality restrictions on officers or crew.
- Crew
certification from IMO "white listed" countries recognized.
- Fully
qualified Jamaican seafarers available to man Jamaican ships.
MODERN
LEGAL REGIME
The
Jamaican Legal System is based on English Common Law. The Shipping
Act 1998 provides a modern legal framework for the operation of
a competitive International Ship Registry. The Shipping Act:
- Makes
full provision for modern trends in relation to ownership and
registration
- Provides
simplified yet secure mortgage recording and enforcement provisions
- Implements
all major IMO Conventions
OTHER
BENEFITS
- Reduced
port dues and other facilitation benefits in Russian Federation
Ports with other agreements being negotiated
- Network
of Embassies and Consuls worldwide to provide support to Jamaican
ships
- Double
Taxation Agreements with many countries (USA, Canada, UK, Norway,
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, China, Israel, France and Caribbean
Community countries)
- Skilled
and efficient registry staff to serve your needs
- Waiver
of sovereignty
ELIGIBILITY
No
restrictions on the nationality of individuals or entities that
may own Jamaican ships.
