The
Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR) was established in 1921 under the
UK 1894 Merchant Shipping Act and restructured/modernized by the
Jamaican Shipping Act 1998 to respond to ship owners' need for
the committed support of a quality Registry that undertakes to
balance safety and profitability and provide efficient services
to meet the most demanding commercial objectives. The JSR is also
a vital link in Jamaica's maritime development strategy to consolidate
the advances made by the Island's shipping industry in the areas
of cruise shipping, container transshipment and seafarer training
by fostering the development of allied services such as dry-docking,
bunkering, marine insurance, and banking and legal services.
The
JSR is supported and administered by a fully developed maritime
administration, the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), a statutory
body operating within the framework of the Ministry of Transport
and Works. The MAJ is staffed by a cadre of highly qualified staff
to support the operations of Jamaican vessels and ensures the
nation's maritime activities are conducted in accordance with
national and international maritime safety and pollution prevention
standards.
The Maritime Authority employs its own highly trained surveyors
to undertake ship inspections and to assist owners in correcting
deficiencies that may arise. The Authority firmly believes that
in developing a relationship between its surveyors, owners and
managers of vessels registered in Jamaica, mutual advantages will
evolve. The owners will be able to rely on the JSR for advice
and assistance and the JSR will, in turn, be confident that the
vessels are continuously maintained to meet all its obligations
and those of other international bodies.
The
MAJ has established agreements with IACS members to conduct
statutory surveys on its behalf. In addition, a global network
of Non-Exclusive Surveyors (NES) is in place to provide technical
support to Jamaican vessels.
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
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
