Cayman Islands Opens Yacht Registry to International Owners
The Cayman Islands has expanded its list of countries whose citizens and companies may register a yacht with the jurisdiction.
The move demonstrates a shift by the registry to serve a more global market beyond the Red Ensign territories.
The following countries and territories may now register a pleasure craft with the Cayman Islands:
Countries:
| Argentina | Greece | Norway |
| Australia | Hong Kong | Panama |
| Austria | Hungary | Peoples Republic of China |
| Bahamas | Iceland | Poland |
| Bahrain | India | Portugal |
| Barbados | Ireland | Romania |
| Belgium | Israel | Singapore |
| Brazil | Italy | Slovakia |
| Bulgaria | Japan | Slovenia |
| Canada | Latvia | Spain |
| Cyprus | Liechtenstein | Sweden |
| Czech Republic | Lithuania | Switzerland |
| Denmark | Luxembourg | Turkey |
| Estonia | Malta | United Arab Emirates |
| Finland | Mexico | United Kingdom |
| France | Netherlands | United States of America |
| Germany | New Zealand |
Territories:
| Anguilla | Faroe Islands | Jersey |
| Aruba | French Guiana | Madeira |
| Azores | Gibraltar | Martinique |
| Bermuda | Guadeloupe | Netherland Antilles |
| British Virgin Islands | Guernsey | Marshall Islands |
| Canary Islands | Isle of Man |
Given the financial developments in Europe the OGSR will be curious to see whether yacht owners from countries newly able to register with the Cayman Islands will do so.
