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Message From Premier The Hon. André M. Ebanks, MP In Observance Of World Maritime Day – 25 September 2025 Theme: "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity"

The Cayman Islands are proud to be joining the global observance of World Maritime Day on 25 September.

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Cayman Islands Government

Cayman Islands Observe World Maritime Day

The Cayman Islands Government invites the public to join in the observance of World Maritime Day on 25 September under the theme "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Why Cayman Enterprise City Stands Apart: Certainty, Community, And Cost-Efficiency

In a world where businesses face constant uncertainty, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) offers something rare: stability, transparency, and a thriving ecosystem for innovation.

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Cayman Enterprise City

US Tariffs: Cayman And BVI Alternatives For Yacht Registration

Prospective yacht owners in the United States of America are staring down the barrel at significant cost increases due to the imposition of new US tariffs.

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Campbells

Cayman Islands Observes World Maritime Day

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Cayman Islands Government

Cayman Islands – Merchant Shipping Act

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Walkers

Companies Amendment And Merchant Shipping Laws Published

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Cayman Islands Government

Modernised Merchant Shipping Bill 2023 Passed; Cayman Recognised Among Best-performing Flag States

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Cayman Finance

Modernised Merchant Shipping Bill 2023 Passed, And Cayman Islands Recognised Among Best-Performing Flag States

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Merchant Shipping Bill 2023 To Modernise Cayman's Maritime Sector

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Merchant Shipping Bill 2023 To Modernise Cayman's Maritime Sector

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Cayman Finance

Minister Engages EU Stakeholders On Financial Services And Maritime Matters

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Cayman Islands Government

Ten Reasons To Register An Aircraft In The Cayman Islands

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Maples Group

Shipping Registry Launches Year-Long Celebration

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

FUNDed – September 2025

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Maples Group

Anti-Takeover Protections Employed By Listed Cayman Islands Companies

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Walkers

Six Legal Pitfalls That Can Impact Cayman Fintech Success

Cayman Islands Technology

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Stuarts Law

Dillon Eustace Cayman Successfully Defend Injunction Application

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Dillon Eustace

Cayman Finalises VASP Cancellation Rules And Procedures

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Stuarts Law

Celebrating 120 Years Of The CI Shipping Registry

The official appreciation and networking reception for the CI Shipping Registry

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Superyacht Investor: Next Big Thing

London Counsel Barnabas Finnigan provides insight into the importance of ESG and sustainability for the new generation of yacht owners in the below edition of Superyacht International's Next Big Thing series.

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Conyers

At A Glance Guide To Registering A Yacht In The Cayman Islands

Ogier has considerable experience in all aspects of vessel acquisition, sales, registration, de-registration and financing. Whether it's a super-yacht or smaller vessel, our dedicated global team offers responsive,...

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Ogier

Maritime Briefing: The Advantages Of Choosing The Cayman Islands As The Flag State

At the end of July 2021 it was estimated that the global orderbook for new ships stood at around 20% of the current global fleet. Some analysts have suggested that this is largely due to increased...

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Carey Olsen

Distress In The Shipping Sectors – Why Use Cayman Islands Debt Restructuring Tools?

Cayman Islands Insolvency

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Maples Group

10 Things You Need To Know About Taking Security Over A Cayman Islands Flagged Vessel

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Conyers

Vessel Registration In The Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Transport

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Ogier

Cayman Islands Economic Substance Reporting And Notification

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Maples Group

Looming Deadlines In The Cayman Islands: Are You In Compliance?

Cayman Islands Commercial

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Conyers

Cayman Islands AEOI Portal Update - 2018

Cayman Islands Transport

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Conyers

Cayman Maritime And Aviation Services Park

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Cayman Finance

Cayman Islands Country-By-Country Update

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Conyers

Cayman Islands AML Requirements

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Conyers

Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Update

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Conyers

Cayman Maritime And Aviation Services Park

The Cayman Islands Government has recently granted legislation allowing the addition of offshore aviation services to the Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) special economic zone.

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Cayman Finance

Cayman Islands Country-By-Country Update

Further to our Alert issued in January 2018 the Tax Information Authority of the Cayman Islands ("TIA") has now issued Guidance in respect of the Country-by-Country Reporting requirements ("CbCR").

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Conyers

Cayman Islands AML Requirements

The MLRO may be the same person as the AMLCO, so long as the individual is competent and is able to perform both roles efficiently.

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Conyers

Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Update

Since our Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Alert in May 2017, the Cayman Islands Government has amended the beneficial ownership regime under the Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Law, 2017 ...

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Conyers

US FATCA And CRS Update

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Conyers

Settlement Funds to Pay for Permanent Mooring in SMB Park

Using funds from the settlement with the M/Y Tatoosh, Government is now purchasing materials and agreeing contracts for the installation of a permanent mooring at the north end of the Seven Mile Beach Marine Park.

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Special Economic Zone In The Cayman Islands Creates New Aviation Services Park

The Cayman Islands is a market leading jurisdiction in both the aviation and shipping industries. In keeping with this, the Special Economic Zone in the Cayman Islands, has recently created...

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Conyers

Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention Extended To The Cayman Islands – Implications For Owners And Masters

On 7 February 2017 the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 (the "Nairobi Convention") was given legal effect in the Cayman Islands through the Merchant Shipping...

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Campbells

Cayman Islands Shipping Registry Receives ‘Most Favoured Nation' Status From China

The United Kingdom and Chinese governments have signed an agreement on behalf of the Cayman Islands which bestows ‘Most Favoured Nation' status to Cayman Islands registered vessels entering Chinese ports.

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Conyers

Cayman Flag On Paris MOU White List For 11 Consecutive Years

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Walkers

Commercial Operation Of Cayman Islands Pleasure Yachts In The Caribbean And Certification Of Cayman Islands Pleasure Yachts Operating In US Waters

Cayman Islands Transport

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Campbells

DoE Working With International Conservationists To Track Marine Predators

Cayman Islands Environment

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Cayman Islands Government

Port Authority Issues Temporary Anchoring Restrictions

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Gambling Law Empowers Cruise Ships And Non-Profits

Cayman Islands Media & IT

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Cayman Islands Government

Public Consultation Meetings Begin For Marine Parks

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Special Economic Zone In The Cayman Islands Creates New Maritime Services Park

Cayman Islands Transport

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Conyers

Minister’s Statement Regarding MACI’s Managing Director

Cayman Islands Transport

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Cayman Islands Government

Vessel Registration In The Cayman Islands - Sailing Through The Financial Storm

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McGrath Tonner

The Cayman Islands Gets Ready For Maritime Labour Convention

Cayman Islands Transport

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Maples Group

Appleby Engaged By Cayman Islands Government On Cruise Berthing Activity

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Appleby

Cayman Ship Registration - The Professional's Choice

Cayman Islands Transport

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Bedell Cristin

The Red Ensign Of The Cayman Islands – Still The Flag Of Choice

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Appleby

Ship Registration

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Walkers

Registration of Ships in the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Wealth Mgt

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Charles Adams, Ritchie & Duckworth

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