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Jamaica

Jamaica is located approximately 145 km south of Cuba and in the centre of the Caribbean Sea. The island is the third largest of the Caribbean Islands. The island is 280 miles long and 80 miles wide and has 2.5 million inhabitants. "Out of Many, One People" is the nation's motto.

Jamaica's ship registry was officially launched in Kingston in October 2000, with subsequent launches in London and New York.

The opening of the ship registry allows shipowners worldwide to register their vessels under the Jamaican Flag and to take advantage of significant incentives granted under the Shipping Act. The Shipping Act provides a modern statutory framework within which maritime law may be practised consistent with international maritime treaties and conventions, as well as with accepted international standards of maritime safety and marine pollution prevention. The creation of a ship registry within that framework lays the foundation for Jamaica to become a leader within the international maritime community. The registry has already enhanced Jamaica's international maritime reputation, and the anticipated development of ancillary services is expected to further enhance that reputation.

Incentives

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No taxes on profits, capital gains, dividends, or salaries;

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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;

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No nationality restrictions on officers or crew;

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Crew certification from IMO "white listed" countries recognized;

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Reduced port dues and other facilitation benefits in Russian Federation Ports with other agreements being negotiated;

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Network of Embassies and Consuls worldwide to provide support to Jamaican ships;

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Double Taxation Agreements with many countries (USA, Canada, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, China, Israel, France and Caribbean Community countries);

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Skilled and efficient registry staff to serve your needs;

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Waiver of sovereignty.

Eligibility for Registration 

No restrictions on the nationality of individuals or entities that may own Jamaican ships.

The following are qualified to own a Jamaican ship:

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Citizens of Jamaica;

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Commonwealth Citizens;

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Bodies Corporate established in Jamaica and having a place of business, managing owner or agent in Jamaica;

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Partnerships and Limited Partnerships established in Jamaica and has business or managing owner or agent in Jamaica;

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Foreign Maritime Entities and foreign companies established in a jurisdiction other than Jamaica and having a managing owner or agent in Jamaica. Foreign entity includes partnerships or limited partnerships established on a jurisdiction Jamaica.

Any ships, regardless of the nationality of its owners, or in the case of a body corporate maritime entity as owner, the country where such owner is incorporated or established as a Jamaican ship provided it is a sea-going ship of at least 24 meters in length, is en foreign-going trade and has a managing owner or agent in Jamaica.

Services

Provisional Registration
Permanent Registration
Bareboat in Registration
Bareboat out Registration
Seafarer Documents - Endorsements
Company Formation
Authorised Classification Societies

If you would like additional information about this Ship's registry services or would like to register a vessel(s) please fill in the relevant information listed in Feedback Form and we shall contact you immediately.

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Last modified: 03-07-2003

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