Jamaica Yacht Registration Summary
Jamaica yacht registration summary is a free information resource designed to
inform the boating public about vessel registry requirements, recording methods, and title
search guidelines for the island country of Jamaica. The data is maintained as an
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Maritime Authority of Jamaica
Jamaica Ship Registry
Website
Registry Overview
Jamaica has a well established yacht registry and flagging
system which is administered by the Ship Registry office in Kingston.
Jamaica is an island country located in the
Caribbean Sea. It is governed by a parliamentary democracy which is supported by a constitutional monarchy.
The official
language of Jamaica is English, although its population is bilingual.
Registration Office
The yacht registry office is located in Kingston and
supports a number of deputy registrars throughout the world.
Registration Requirements
The Jamaica Ship Registry will accept all types
yachts subject to certain qualifications. There are no minimum tonnage requirements, although
the vessel must be established as seaworthy when flying the Jamaican flag.
Any entity established with the authority to own vessels, whether or not established in Jamaica,
can be registered as the owner of a Jamaican yacht. There is no requirement for incorporation
in Jamaica and foreign entities need only engage a domestic individual or entity as an
authorized representative.
Recording Methods
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has provisions for recording vessel mortgages.
These are administered by the Jamaica Ship Registry.
Registration Search
Transcripts of registry showing ownership, mortgages, and vessel particulars are available from the registry office, a
deputy registrar, or a registration service company.
