Manning Er 08

Manning Policy Manual
Commercially Operated Yachts
24m and over, and less than 3,000 GT
Copyright © 2009 Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
A division of MACI. All Rights Reserved.
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1. Table of Contents
2. Revision history ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Introduction, purpose and application ............................................................................................. 9
4. Applicable rules and regulations ...................................................................................................... 11
5. Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 12
6. English language ................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Recognition by endorsement of STCW certificates of competency ......................................... 13
8. Recognition of non-STCW Certificates of Competency ............................................................. 14
9. Ship’s cooks ............................................................................................................................................ 15
10. Dispensations ......................................................................................................................................... 16
11. Seaman’s Discharge Book ................................................................................................................... 16
12. Crew agreements .................................................................................................................................. 16
13. Medical fitness certificates .................................................................................................................. 17
14. STCW familiarisation and basic safety training and instruction ............................................. 18
14.1 Familiarisation training (Reg. VI/1.1 refers) ....................................................................... 18
14.2 Basic training (Reg. VI/1.2 refers) .......................................................................................... 18
15. LAP (Legislative & Administrative Procedures) .......................................................................... 19
16. Proficiency in medical care ................................................................................................................ 19
17. Proficiency as ship security officer (Y. over 500 GT) ................................................................... 19
18. Minimum Safe Manning ..................................................................................................................... 19
18.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 19
18.2 Yachts subject to ISPS Code .................................................................................................... 20
18.3 Responsibilities of owners and operators: General principles ...................................... 20
18.4 Establishing minimum safe manning requirements ........................................................ 20
18.5 Guidance on appropriate manning levels .......................................................................... 22
18.6 Pleasure Yachts > 24m < 3000 GT .......................................................................................... 22
18.7 Commercially operated yachts carrying more than 12 passengers ............................. 22
18.8 Privately operated yachts over 3000 GT .............................................................................. 22
18.9 Changes in vessel parameters ................................................................................................ 23
18.10 Withdrawal of MSMD .............................................................................................................. 23
18.11 Gas turbine powered yachts ................................................................................................... 23
19. Minimum safe manning scales.......................................................................................................... 23
19.1 General notes .............................................................................................................................. 23
19.2 Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Motor Yachts .............................................................. 25
19.2.1 >24 m < 200 GT < 1500 kW (and < 3000 kW) ................................................ 25
19.2.2 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 3000 kW .................................................... 25
19.2.3 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 6000 kW .................................................... 27
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19.2.4 500 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW ....................................................................... 27
19.2.5 500 > GT < 3000 and < 6000 kW ....................................................................... 28
19.2.6 500 > GT < 3000 and < 9000 kW ....................................................................... 28
19.3 Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Sailing Yachts ............................................................ 29
19.3.1 >24 m < 200 GT and < 750 kW .......................................................................... 29
19.3.2 200 > GT < 500 and < 1500 kW ......................................................................... 29
19.3.3 500 > GT < 1000 and < 1500 kW ....................................................................... 30
19.3.4 1000 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW ..................................................................... 30
19.3.5 1000 > GT < 3000 and > 3000 kW ..................................................................... 31
20. Deck certificates of competency ....................................................................................................... 33
21. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht deck qualifications ................................................................ 34
21.1 Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT not more than 150 M from safe haven) -
Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500 GT) .................................................................. 34
21.2 Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT unlimited area) - Officer of the watch
(Yachts less than 500 GT) ......................................................................................................... 34
21.3 Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 3000 GT) ................................................................ 35
21. 4 Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000 GT) ................................................................................ 36
21.5 Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) .......................................................................................... 36
21.6 Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) ........................................................................................ 36
22. Engineering certificates of competency .......................................................................................... 37
23. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht engineer qualifications ........................................................ 37
23.1 Approved Engine Course Certificate (AEC) ...................................................................... 37
23.2 Marine Engine Operator Licence (Yacht) (MEOL(Y)) ..................................................... 38
23.3 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (YACHT 4) ................................................ 38
23.4 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer “Service
Endorsement”) ........................................................................................................................... 39
23.5 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 2) .................................................... 39
23.6 Chief Engineer Reg III/2 Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 1) (“Large Yacht
Endorsement”) ........................................................................................................................... 40
24. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht rating qualification ............................................................... 41
Annex I Application Procedures ........................................................................................................... 43
A. Endorsement to STCW Certificates ...................................................................................... 43
B. Application for Cayman Islands Seaman’s Discharge Book ......................................... 44
C. Application for an STCW Dispensation .............................................................................. 45
D. Application for a Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) ................................. 45
E. Application checklist ................................................................................................................ 47
Annex II Crew Compliance and Safe Manning Fees ........................................................................ 49
1) Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) ............................................ 49
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2) Endorsement or Licence recognising a CoC ................................................ 49
3) Seaman’s Discharge Book ................................................................................. 49
4) Verification and certification of sea service (upon request) ..................... 49
5) Payment methods ............................................................................................... 49
Annex III Cayman Islands Shipping Legislation ................................................................................. 51
Annex IV Crew Agreement (Sample) ..................................................................................................... 53
Annex V High powered yachts of less than 500 GT .......................................................................... 65

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2. Revision history
REVISION HISTORY
Date Section Revision
September 2007 All Initial issue (Rev. 05)
January 2008 All sections revised, including Annexes;
Annexes V and VI added
Rev. 06
April 2008 Redesign of a title page and errata corrected Rev. 07
June 2009 All sections renumbered,
Minor typos corrected
Clarification in respect of applicability of this
document added
Section 17 (old 15) updated, as procedure for
converting of certificates issued prior to 01 Jan
2008 become obsolete
Manning scales for sailing yachts updated
Annex IV – format of CI MSMD PY replaced
Annex V – CI draft Crew Agreement amended
Annex V – High powered yachts of less than
500 GT added
Rev. 08
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3. Introduction, purpose and application
The Cayman Islands are a United Kingdom Overseas Territory and the Cayman Islands
ShippingRegistry has Category 1 status and as such is able to register vessels of any size, age
and type,from small yachts to super tankers, provided quality standards are met. However, as a
matter ofpolicy, fishing vessels are not currently being registered except those owned locally and
operating inCayman waters.
Every master and officer should hold an appropriate certificate for the capacity in which he
serves.
This manual is intended as a guide for shipowners, ship managers and seafarers as to the
Manning Policy of the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and its application to Pleasure Yachts
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of less than 3,000 GT in commercial use for sport and pleasure which are 24 metres in load line
length and over.
The Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands does however strongly recommend that
pleasure vessels operating in the pleasure vessel mode are manned to the same standards
applicable to a similar commercially operated pleasure vessel.
Whilst Cayman Islands law and guidance take precedence, reference is frequently made to
international and UK instruments and guidance where deemed applicable to vessels registered
in the Cayman Islands.


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Please see definition in Section 5
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4. Applicable rules and regulations
The list of current Cayman Islands Merchant Shipping legislation is at Annex III, however,
for the purposes of manning, only the following Cayman Islands Law and Regulations
are considered directly relevant:-
Merchant Shipping Law (2008 Revision)
Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping)
Regulations (2004 Revision)
Merchant Shipping (Certification of Ships' Cooks) Regulations, 2004
Note: A Pleasure Yacht of more than 1000 gt is required to carry a qualified Ship’s Cook or a Cook who has
been granted an exemption.
Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations, 2002
Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations, 2002
Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, List of Crew and Discharge of Seamen)
Regulations 1992
MACI Shipping Notice – Notice of Fees and Charges
Also relevant:
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Conventions, Resolutions and Circulars,
principally:-
STCW Convention (The International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping, 1978 as amended)
SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as
amended)
Res. A.890(21), as amended by Res. A.955(23)
International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions and Protocols relating to
seafarer health and welfare.
Certain United Kingdom Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Merchant Shipping
Notices and Marine Guidance Notes, principally:-
MSN 1765 – Seafarer Medical Examination System and Medical and Eyesight
Standards
MSN 1792– The Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)
MSN 1802 - Yacht Deck Officers training and certification guidance.
MGN 156 – Yacht Engineer Officers training and certification guidance.
MGN 221 – Certificates of Equivalent Competency
MGN 270 – Yacht Rating training and certification guidance.
MSN 1767- Hours of Work, Safe Manning and Watchkeeping guidance.
MGN 96 – Basic Safety Training guidance.
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5. Definitions
Whilst the full definitions are contained within the regulations listed in Section 4, certain
relevant definitions are reproduced in this section for ease of use.
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“appropriate certificate” means:-
a) in relation to Cayman Islands vessels, a certificate issued and endorsed by or under
the authority of an STCW country and recognised in accordance with the Merchant
Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping)
Regulations (2004 Revision) entitling the lawful holder to serve in the capacity and
perform the functions involved at the level of responsibility specified therein on a ship
of the type, tonnage or power and means of propulsion indicated by the Endorsement
while engaged on the particular voyage concerned; and
b) in relation to other vessels, an appropriate certificate as defined in the STCW
Convention.
“certified copy” means a document that has been signed and witnessed as a true copy of the
original document by a Solicitor, Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Official of the Cayman
Islands Government, Official of the national administration that issued the original or by
anyother person authorised to take a statutory declaration.
“Maritime & Coastguard Agency” (MCA) means the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, an
executive agency of the United Kingdom Department for Transport;
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”near‐coastal voyage” means a voyage during which the ship is never more than 40 miles
from any of the Cayman Islands;
3
“pleasure yacht” includes a pleasure vessel and any vessel to which regulations made in
respect of vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure are stated to apply
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“passenger” means any person carried in a ship except:
a) a person employed or engaged in any capacity on board the ship on the business of
the ship;
b) a person on board the ship either in pursuance of the obligation laid upon the master
to carry shipwrecked, distressed or other persons, or by reason of any circumstances
that neither the master nor the owner nor the charterer (if any) could have prevented;
and
c) a child under one year of age;
Note:
The above definition of “passenger” is also contained in the SOLAS Convention where part of its function is in
the determination of passenger numbers (“Passenger ship” means a ship carrying more than 12 passengers)
thus anyone considered as a “passenger” is counted towards the maximum number of 12 permitted under the
Large Yacht Code.

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Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations (2004
Revision)
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Merchant Shipping Law (2005 Revision)
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Merchant Shipping Law (2005 Revision)
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Section 2 MCA MSN 1792 - Large Commercial Yacht Code
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“propulsion power” means the total maximum continuous rated output power i n
kilowatts of all the ship’s main propulsion power which appears on the ship’s certificate of
registry or other official document;
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“safe haven” means a harbour or shelter of any kind which affords entry, subject to
prudence in the weather conditions prevailing, and protection from the force of the
weather.
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"Short Range Yacht" means an existing vessel under 500GT or a new vessel under 300GT,
a) restricted to operating in forecast or actual wind of a maximum Beaufort Force 4,and
b) within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven. (The Administration may permit operation on
specified routes up to 90 nautical miles from a safe haven as appropriate).
6. English language
English is the official language on board Cayman Islands-registered yachts and whilst the
Master and Crew members may be of any nationality, it is a vital safety feature that the
Master and officers are able to communicate effectively in English.
This requirement may be satisfied by any of the following:-
a) The applicant’s original Certificate of Competency satisfactorily tested oral and
written English language skills;
b) Confirmation of proficiency by an official of the Cayman Islands Government;
c) Satisfying the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry that English is the candidate’s
mother tongue (first language);
d) Holding an advanced English language certificate issued by the British Council or an
International Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report showing Overall Band of
at least 6; or
e) Holding a certificate of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) as applicable
for admission into US universities.
7. Recognition by endorsement of STCW certificates of competency
a) The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry does not issue STCW Certificates of
Competency but recognises STCW Certificates of Competency issued by the countries
listed below in Table 7-1 and, subject to the fulfilling of certain criteria, issues
Endorsements attesting the recognition of such certificates for service on Cayman-
registered vessels. Such certificates are known as “underlying certificates”
b) An Endorsement carries identical rights, obligations and limitations as a Certificate of
Competency and holders are subject to statutory procedures relating to their conduct.
An Endorsement remains valid only as long as its underlying certificate remains valid
and it requires renewal each time its underlying certificate is revalidated. At all times,
the original underlying certificate must be carried with the Endorsement and be made
available for inspection by duly authorised persons.

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Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations (2004
Revision)
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Section 2 MCA MSN 1792 - Large Commercial Yacht Code
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c) The renewal procedure is identical to that for a first application for an Endorsement
and is detailed in Section 18. There is no provision for the extension of an
Endorsement beyond the validity of its underlying certificate.
d) Certificates of Equivalent Competency or Endorsements issued by an Administration
attesting the recognition of a certificate issued by another Party shall not be accepted
for the purpose of further recognition by the Cayman Islands.
European Countries
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech
Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovenia
Serbia
Montenegro
Spain
Sweden
United
Kingdom
Non EU/EEA Countries
Australia
Canada
China (Hong
Kong SAR)
India
Iran
Jamaica
Malaysia
Myanmar
New Zealand
Pakistan
Philippines
Republic of
Korea
Russian
Federation
Singapore
South Africa
Ukraine
USA
Case-by-case
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Cuba* Sri Lanka* Uruguay* Venezuela*
Table 7-1 Countries recognised by the Cayman Islands for the purpose of issue of a CI Endorsement
attesting the recognition in accordance with Regulation 10 of the STCW 1978 Convention, as amended
8. Recognition of non-STCW Certificates of Competency
a) The following certificates are recognised for service on certain Cayman Islands
vessels:-
Deck:
Coastal Skipper
Yachtmaster Offshore
Yachtmaster Ocean
Engine Dept.
Approved Engine Course (AEC)
Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL)

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In order to avoid fraudulent licences our present procedure requires that every CoC which has been
issued by a Country marked with an asterisk in the table above and submitted in respect to the
issue of a Cayman Islands endorsement will require an independent verification by the CISR in
consultation with the issuing Administration.
To expedite this process applications are encouraged via the managing company or the manning agent or
master of a vessel in which the officer intends to serve, or in person at one of the CISR satellite offices.
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Marine Engine Operator Licence Yacht (MEOL(Y))
b) Endorsements are not issued as these are not STCW certificates.
c) For any of these certificates to be recognised for service, the seafarer must apply for
and hold a Seaman’s Discharge Book, issued by the Cayman Islands.
d) Other non-STCW certificates of competency issued by recognised countries may be
recognised on a case-by-case basis.
9. Ship’s cooks
a) Regulation 3 of the of the Merchant Shipping (Certification of Ships’ Cooks)
Regulations, 2004 requires all Cayman Islands Pleasure Yachts engaged in
commercial activities of 1,000 GT or more to carry a certificated ship’s cook .
b) Regulation 5 of the above Regulations stipulates requirements in respect of the Ship’s
Cooks qualifications and experience as follows:
- a person shall have attained the age of twenty years and have passed an
approved examination for the ship’s cook at an approved school of cookery or
other approved like institution, and
- have attended an approved course of training for ship’s cooks at an approved
school of cookery or other approved institution and have served for not less
than one year at the sea in the rating of second cook or cook assistant; or
- have served for not less than five years at sea, of which at least four years have
been in the rating of second cook or cook assistant; or
- have served for not less than five years at sea in the catering department in the
rating of steward or stewardess or in higher rating and have completed an
approved course of training for ship’s cooks.
c) This Administration has recognised that the standard of catering and food preparation
aboard yachts is considerably higher than the merchant shipping norm with the
majority of chefs having training, skills and experience which surpass the
requirements for Ships’ Cooks. An exemption may be specially considered in respect
of a certificate of competency pursuant to paragraph (2) of regulation 2 of the Ships’
Cooks Regulation on a case by case basis upon application.
d) Owners and operators of Cayman Islands registered yachts are accordingly advised
that the person serving as a ship’s cook, may be exempted of the requirement to
hold the appropriate certificate. The requirement to carry a certified ships cook
will be accepted as being met provided that person engaged as a ships cook can
provide sufficient documented evidence of having appropriate training &
experience. The onus is therefore on Owners & Management Companies to ensure
that the person serving aboard a Cayman Islands Registered Yacht as a Ships
Cook holds, in addition to appropriate training and experience, the following:-
- valid medical certificate, as detailed in Section 13;
- STCW basic training, as detailed in Section 14;
- Crew agreement, as detailed in Section 12.

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10. Dispensations
a) Article VIII of the STCW Convention regulates the issue of a dispensation by a Flag
State, in circumstances of exceptional necessity provided that the issue of such
dispensation does not cause danger to person, property or the
environment. Under such circumstances, a dispensation may be issued to permit
a specified seafarer to serve on a specified ship for a specified period (not exceeding 6
months) in a capacity that is one grade higher than that for which the individual
holds the appropriate Certificate of Competency.
b) However, the Convention stresses “in circumstances of exceptional necessity” and
therefore a continuing difficulty to crew a vessel with fully-qualified personnel does
not qualify for dispensation.
c) All candidates for a dispensation may be required to undertake an oral assessment of
competence in order to support a request for such dispensation.
d) Any dispensation granted for a post shall be granted only to a person
properly certificated or qualified to fill the post immediately below. Where
certification of the post below is not required, a dispensation may be issued to a person
whose qualification and experience are, in the opinion of the Cayman Islands
Shipping Register, of a clear equivalence to the requirements for the post to be filled,
provided that, if such a person holds no appropriate certificate, he shall be required to
pass an oral assessment and the vessel’s owner must ensure that the post in
question is filled by the holder of an appropriate certificate as soon as possible.
e) A dispensation to a master or chief engineer officer will not be taken into
consideration except in circumstances of force majeure and then only for the shortest
possible period. Special cases may be considered on their merit.
11. Seaman’s Discharge Book
Every bona-fide seafarer, regardless of nationality, on Cayman-registered yachts, is eligible
to be issued (upon request and submission of the required supporting documentation) with
a Cayman Islands Seaman’s Discharge Book (SDB). However, this is not mandatory as a
SDB from another Flag is acceptable, except in cases when recognition of non-STCW
CoC is required (see 8(c) or 8(d)).
For application and required documents please refer to Annex I(b).
12. Crew agreements
Every seafarer, (including the Master) employed on commercially operated yachts must be
employed under a crew agreement based on either the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
draft document (see Annex IV) or MCA MGN 149 (M).
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13. Medical fitness certificates
Every seafarer employed or engaged in any capacity on board commercially operated
yacht on the business of that yacht as part of the yacht’s complement and included on a
Crew List shall hold a valid Medical Fitness Certificate.
A medical certificate shall be valid for a maximum of two years unless the seafarer is under
the age of 18, in which case the maximum period of validity shall be one year.
However, when the seafarer is in a location where a medical examination is not possible
when seafarer’s certificates expires he/she may continue to be employed for a period of up
to three (3) months after the expiry date of a medical certificate.
To be accepted by the CISR the medical fitness certificate must specify the date of
examination and the period of validity.
The list of countries whose Medical Fitness Certificates are acceptable is given in the
Schedule of the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations 2002, and is
reproduced in Table 13-1.
Algeria Djibouti Lebanon Russian
Federation
Angola Egypt Liberia Serbia
Argentina Finland Lithuania Singapore
Australia France Luxembourg Slovenia
Azerbaijan Germany Macedonia South Africa
Bangladesh Greece Malta Spain
Barbados Guinea-Bissau Montenegro Sweden
Belgium Hong Kong Morocco Tajikistan
Bosnia &
Herzegovina
India Netherlands Tunisia
Brazil Iraq New Zealand Ukraine
Bulgaria Ireland Norway United Kingdom
Canada Italy Pakistan United States
Costa Rica Japan Panama Uruguay
Croatia Korea (Republic) Peru
Cyprus Kyrgyzstan Poland
Denmark Portugal
Table 13-1 List of countries whose Medical Fitness Certificate is accepted by CISR. Please note that the
above list is not exhaustive as other countries’ Medical Fitness Certificate may be accepted.
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14. STCW familiarisation and basic safety training and instruction
It is the Cayman Islands policy to strongly recommend that all crew on board Pleasure
Yachts regardless of the mode of operation hold documentary evidence of successful
completion of the basic training in accordance with Reg. VI/1 of the STCW Convention.
14.1 Familiarisation training (Reg. VI/1.1 refers)
Before being assigned to shipboard duties, all persons employed or engaged on a seagoing
ship other than passengers, shall receive approved onboard familiarisation
training in personal survival techniques or receive sufficient information and
instruction to be able to:
a) communicate with other persons on board on elementary safety matters and
understand safety information symbols, signs and alarm signals;
b) know what to do if:
c) a person falls overboard,
d) fire or smoke is detected, or
e) the fire or abandon ship alarm is sounded;
f) identify muster and embarkation stations and emergency escape routes;
g) locate and don lifejackets,
h) raise the alarm and have basic knowledge of the use of portable fire extinguishers;
i) take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency
before seeking further medical assistance on board; and
j) close and open the fire weathertight and watertight doors fitted in the particular ship
other than those for hull openings.
14.2 Basic training (Reg. VI/1.2 refers)
Seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board a commercially operated
Pleasure Yacht on the business of that yacht as part of the ship’s complement with
designated safety or pollution prevention duties in the operation of the yacht shall, before
being assigned to any shipboard duties:-
a) receive appropriate approved basic training or instruction in:
- personal survival techniques;
- fire prevention and fire-fighting;
- elementary first-aid; and
- personal safety and social responsibilities
b) hold documentary evidence of successful completion of the basic training in accordance
with Reg. VI/1 of the STCW Convention.
Note:
An STCW Certificate of Competency is acceptable documentary evidence as the basic training forms part of the award of
the STCW Certificate of Competency.
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15. LAP (Legislative & Administrative Procedures)
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry must ensure that applicants for Endorsements
are properly qualified in accordance with the STCW Convention. To do this it will consider
the standards of education and training represented by the applicant's STCW
Certificate of Competency and where there is no significant difference it will issue an
Endorsement. However, it is a statutory requirement under the Regulations that
officers serving at management level (master, chief officer, chief engineer officer and
second engineer officer) as may apply on commercially operated vessels of any size
engaged on international voyages have an appropriate knowledge of the legislative and
administrative procedures provided under the Cayman Islands’ merchant shipping
legislation relevant to the functions they are permitted to perform. This requirement
applies both to merchant shipping and to commercially operated yachts.
16. Proficiency in medical care
The master of every Cayman-registered Pleasure Yacht engaged in commercial activities
shall designate a person whose responsibility is to provide medical care to persons on
board that yacht. Such designated person is required to hold a Proficiency in Medical Care
certificate issued in accordance with Reg. VI/4 of the STCW.
In addition, it is the Cayman Islands policy to strongly recommend Masters to hold a
Proficiency in Medical Care certificate which, if held, should be submitted together with
other supporting documents when applying for a CI Endorsement attesting the recognition
of a Certificate of Competence (see also Annex I(a)).
17. Proficiency as ship security officer (Y. over 500 GT)
From 01 January 2008 all persons with designated duties and responsibilities as Ship
Security Officer are required to hold a Certificates of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers
issued in accordance with regulation VI/5 of the STCW Convention and STCW Code
Section A-VI/5.
All such certificates must be issued by, or on behalf of, a government which is a party to the
STCW Convention *IMO “White List” countries+.
18. Minimum Safe Manning
18.1 Introduction
To ensure that all commercial vessels are sufficiently, efficiently and safely manned with
properly trained and certificated personnel, the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry issues a
Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD) under provisions of Chapter V (Safety of
Navigation) of SOLAS 1974 as amended, to all vessels to which Chapter I of SOLAS applies.
For Pleasure Yachts engaged in trade, the MSMD is issued in accordance with the
Large Commercial Yacht Codes, as an internationally acceptable equivalence. Whilst the
issue of a MSMD is mandatory for all Pleasure Yachts engaged in trade over 500 GT, it is the
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Cayman Islands policy to provide a MSMD in accordance to section 19 of this Manual for all
pleasure yachts of 24 m and over certified in accordance with the LY2 Code. There is a duty
placed on the owner or operator to provide the master of a vessel with the necessary
resources to comply with the manning requirements.
Any person operating in any capacity must be appropriately qualified.
18.2 Yachts subject to ISPS Code
The assessment of Minimum Safe Manning must also take into account any additional
workload which may result from the implementation of the ship’s security plan (for
commercial yachts of 500 GT and over).
18.3 Responsibilities of owners and operators: General principles
The owner/operators or managing agent must ensure that personnel required for the safe
operation of the vessel have recent and relevant experience of the type and size of vessel,
and the type of operation in which it is engaged.
In fulfilling their responsibility to ensure that vessels are safely and sufficiently manned
owners and operators should:
i. make an assessment of the tasks, duties and responsibilities of the vessel’s
complement required for its safe operation, for the protection of the marine
environment and dealing with emergency situations;
ii. assess the numbers and grades/capacities in the vessel’s complement required
for the safe operation and for the protection of passengers where applicable;
iii. ensure that the manning level is adequate at all times and in all respects, including
meeting peak workloads;
iv. in case of changes in the nature of the operation, operational area, construction,
machinery, equipment or maintenance of the vessel, which may affect the manning
level, review the manning level.
In conjunction with these factors the owner or operator should: -
i. identify all the functions to be undertaken on board during a representative
voyage or operational period, including determination of the number of crew
required to undertake the relevant tasks and duties under both peak and routine
work load conditions;
ii. identify those functions that constitute a normal operation and determine the
numbers of crew required to undertake the concurrent tasks and duties safely;
iii. identify the skills and experience required to perform those functions;
iv. establish working arrangements to ensure that the master and crew are capable
of undertaking concurrent and continuing operations at the appropriate level(s)
of responsibility, as specified, with respect to their skills and training; and
v. ensure that the working arrangements allow for sufficient rest periods to avoid
fatigue, as laid down in the STCW Code (Section A-VIII/1 Fitness for duty).
18.4 Establishing minimum safe manning requirements
Specific factors to be taken into account in determining the minimum safe manning level
may include:
i. frequency of port calls, length and nature of the voyage;
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ii. operating area(s), waters and type of operations in which the vessel or vessel is
involved and any special requirements of the operation;
iii. number, size (kW) and type of main propulsion units and auxiliaries;
iv. size, type of vessel, equipment and layout;
v. construction and technical equipment of vessel;
vi. method of maintenance;
vii. how the proposed complement will deal with various emergency situations that
may arise;
viii. navigational duties and responsibilities as required by STCW 95 including the
following, to:-
- plan and conduct safe navigation;
- maintain a safe navigational watch;
- maneuver and handle the vessel in all conditions and during all operations;
- safely moor and unmoor the vessel; and
- maintain safety whilst in port.
ix. vessel specific operations - the nature and duration of the operation(s) the vessel
undertakes and local environmental conditions;
x. vessel operations and care for persons onboard, and maintaining life-saving, fire-
fighting and other safety systems in operational condition
- maintain the safety and security of all persons on board and keep life saving, fire
fighting and other safety systems in operational condition, including the ability
to muster and disembark passengers and non-essential personnel;
- operate and maintain watertight closing arrangements;
- perform operations necessary to protect the marine environment;
- provide medical care on board;
- undertake administrative tasks required for the safe operation of the vessel; and
- ensure participation in mandatory safety drills and exercises.
xi. Marine engineering tasks and duties:
- operate and monitor the vessel’s main propulsion and auxiliary machinery;
- maintain a safe engineering watch;
- manage and perform fuel and ballast operations; and
- maintain vessel’s engine equipment, system and services.
xii. Electrical, electronic and control engineering duties:
- operate vessel’s electrical and electronic equipment; and
- maintain vessel’s electric and electronic systems.
xiii. Radio communications:
- transmit and receive information using vessel communication equipment;
- maintain a safe radio watch;
- provide communications in emergencies.
xiv. Maintenance and repair:
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- carry out maintenance and repair work to the vessel and its machinery,
equipment and systems, as appropriate to the method of maintenance and the
repair system used.
xv. Fulfill obligations and requirements of the ISPS Code as applicable.
18.5 Guidance on appropriate manning levels
a) In determining what constitutes a minimum safe manning level, useful guidance may
also be obtained by use of risk and hazard management tools such as formal safety
assessment. The minimum safe manning levels should be those required for all
reasonably foreseeable circumstances and working conditions to permit the safe operation
of the vessel under normal operational conditions.
b) The tables in Section 19 provide guidance on the numbers of certificated deck and
engineer officers, and ratings that may be considered appropriate to different sizes of
vessels and tonnages. In addition to these tables, specific submissions may be
considered from owners and operators of vessels, including those less than 500 GT,
seeking a varied minimum safe manning document based on a range and risk
approach to minimum safe manning with the flexibility to reduce the manning level
taking into account, for example a limiting operating area(s) or parameters, and levels
of automation.
18.6 Pleasure Yachts > 24m < 3000 GT
Yachts of over 500 GT and less than 3000 GT that operate commercially in accordance with
the LY2 Code, an internationally acceptable equivalence to Chapter V (Safety of
Navigation) of SOLAS 1974 as amended, must be issued with a MSMD under the
provisions of the LY2 Code.
However, it is the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry policy for all vessels to which LY2
Code has been applied, and in respect of which appropriate certificates have been
issued in accordance with the Code to issue with MSMD irrespective of the mode of
operation.
Notwithstanding to issued MSMD, when a pleasure yacht is not engaged in
commercial activities then provisions of relevant Merchant Shipping Regulations in respect
of manning that would otherwise apply to a yacht shall not apply.
18.7 Commercially operated yachts carrying more than 12 passengers
Vessels, regardless of GT, carrying more than 12 passengers are considered as “passenger
ships” and therefore are subject to the full requirements of the STCW and the SOLAS
Conventions so are required to apply for and to carry on board MSMD.
18.8 Privately operated yachts over 3000 GT
Even though requirements for these yachts are not discussed in this Document it is worth to
mention that with respect to the manning levels for pleasure yachts over 3000 GT operating
commercially, the Cayman Islands applies mandatory standards which reflect the
provisions of the Convention on the Standards of Training for Certification and
Watchkeeping, 1978, as amended (STCW78) but at present there are no parallel mandatory
requirements for pleasure vessels. The Cayman Islands Maritime Administration does
however strongly recommend that pleasure vessels operating in the pleasure vessel mode
are manned to the same standards applicable to a similar commercially operated pleasure
vessel.
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On this basis the Maritime Authority encourages owners and operators of pleasure vessels,
and in particular the larger ones, to apply manning levels equal to those for a similar
commercially operated pleasure vessel. To that aim CISR has prepared and on request may
issue a Statement Regarding the Manning Levels for a Pleasure Yacht.
18.9 Changes in vessel parameters
In the event of any change in equipment, construction or use of the vessel, which may affect
the minimum safe manning level, the owner or operator should take due cognisance of
this section and if appropriate, make a new application for the issue of a new Minimum
Safe Manning Document.
18.10 Withdrawal of MSMD
A Minimum Safe Manning Document of a vessel may be withdrawn if an owner or
operator fails to submit a new proposal where a vessel changes trading area(s),
construction, machinery or equipment, or operation and/or method of maintenance
have changed, or a vessel persistently fails to comply with the rest hours requirements.
18.11 Gas turbine powered yachts
On ALL yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or gas turbine propulsion in addition to diesel
engine propulsion, the Chief Engineer is required to have attended an approved gas turbine
manufacturer’s course. The manning scale for yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or
gas turbine propulsion in addition to diesel engine propulsion, is identical to that for
motor yachts.
19. Minimum safe manning scales
19.1 General notes
The following notes should be read in conjunction with the following minimum safe
manning scales.
a) Dual Certification
Where appropriate dual deck and assistant engineer roles may be considered
provided that the officer is suitably qualified in both disciplines and that the person
taking the dual role is a person other than the master. In such cases additional rating(s)
may require to be carried. Dual purpose (deck/engineer) will be considered provided
that a yacht has been assigned a classification society UMS notation for unmanned
machinery space operation or fulfils the following criteria:-
it has full bridge control of main engine maneuvering;
it is fitted with high level bilge alarms in the machinery space; and
the engine room alarm system, including the fire alarm if fitted, is relayed to
the accommodation and/or the bridge.
b) Total propulsion power of over 1500 kW but less than 3000 kW
Over 1,500 kW and less than 3,000 kW propulsion power: certificate holder is required to
have attended an approved engine manufacturer’s course appropriate to the engine
type and power range.
c) Total propulsion power of over 3,000 kW and less than 6,000
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Over 3,000 kW and less than 6,000 kW propulsion power: certificate holder is required to
have attended an approved engine manufacturer’s course appropriate to the engine type
and power range.
d) United Kingdom Merchant Navy Second Engineer III/2 certificates holders
Holders of United Kingdom Merchant Navy Second Engineer III/2 certificates of
competency are required to have these certificates endorsed with the additional Chief
Engineer III/2 (Yacht 1) (< 3,000 GT; < 9,000 kW) capacity and limitation (“Yacht
Endorsement”).
e) Gas turbine powered yachts over 24 m
On ALL yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or gas turbine propulsion in addition to
diesel engine propulsion, the Chief Engineer is required to have attended an approved
gas turbine manufacturer’s course.
The manning scale for yachts with gas turbine propulsion, or gas turbine propulsion in
addition to diesel engine propulsion, is identical to the following tables for the manning
scale on motor yachts.
f) The Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT)
The Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT limited to 150 miles from a safe haven)
certificate may be used instead of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and the Master
(Code vessels less than 200 GT unlimited area) instead of the Yachtmaster Ocean
certificate.
g) Grade of certificates and their explanation
CERTIFICATE EXPLANATION OF GRADE
(Full 1978 STCW, as amended, Certificates)
R.II/1 Reg. II/1, Officer in charge of a navigational watch of vessels over 500 GT
R.II/2 Reg. II/2, Master and Chief Mate of vessels from 500 to 3000 GT & over 3000 GT
R.II/3 Reg. II/3, Master & Officers of vessels less than 500 Gross Tonnage
R.II/4 Reg. II/4, Ratings forming part of a navigational watch
R.III/1 Reg.III/1, Officer in charge of an engineering watch of vessels over 750 kW
R.III/2 Reg.III/2, Chief Engineer and Second Engineer of vessels over 3000 kW
R.III/3 Reg.III/3, Chief Engineer and Second Engineer of vessels less than 3000 kW
R.III/4 Reg.III/4, Ratings forming part of an engineering watch
(Yacht certificate system introduced by the MCA)
R.II/2 (Y) Officer of the Watch (Yacht) of vessels less than 3000 GT (MSN 1802 (M))
R.II/2 (Y) Chief Mate (Yacht) of vessels less than 3000 GT (MSN 1802 (M))
R.II/2 (Y) Master (Yacht) of vessels less than 500 GT (MSN 1802 (M))
R.II/2 (Y) Master (Yacht) of vessels less than 3000 GT (MSN 1802 (M))
R.II/2 (Y) Master Code vessels less than 200 GT, 150 M from a safe haven (MSN 1802 (M))
R.II/2 (Y) Master Code vessels less than 200 GT, unlimited (MSN 1802 (M))
R.III/3 (Y4) Chief Engineer (Yacht 4) (MGN 156 (M))
R.III/2 (Y3) Chief Engineer (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer “Service Endorsement”) (MGN 156 (M))
R.III/2 (Y2) Chief Engineer (Yacht 2) (MGN 156 (M))
R.III/2 (Y1) Chief Engineer (Yacht 1) (“Large Yacht Endorsement”) (MGN 156 (M))
Yacht Rating Navigational or Engineering Watch Rating (MGN 270 (M))
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(Non-STCW yacht certificates of competence)
YM Offshore Yachtmaster Offshore (with Commercial Endorsement, where appropriate)
YM Ocean Yachtmaster Ocean (with Commercial Endorsement, where appropriate)
AEC Approved Engine Course
MEOL(Y) Marine Engine Operator Licence
SMEOL Senior Marine Engine Operator Licence
19.2 Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Motor Yachts
19.2.1 >24 m < 200 GT < 1500 kW (and < 3000 kW)
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel
No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 AEC
a) b)

Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper
Chief Engineer 1 MEOL (MN)
a)b)
or MEOL (Y)
a)b)

Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 Yachtmaster Ocean
Chief Mate 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 R.III/1 (OOEW MN) or R. III/3(Y4)
b)

Assistant Engineer 1 MEOL (MN)
a) b)
or MEOL (Y)
a) b)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate

19.2.2 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 3000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel
No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper
Chief Engineer 1 R. III/1 or R. III/3(Y4)
b)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AEC
a) b)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) III/3 or R. III/3(Y3)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AEC
a) b)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
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Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/3(Y3)
b)

Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)
b)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate

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19.2.3 > 24 m and 200 > GT < 500 and < 6000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel
No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
c)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL (MN)
c)
or MEOL (Y)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/3(Y3)
c)

Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
c)

Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate

19.2.4 500 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL
a) b)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y3)
Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y3)
Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate

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19.2.5 500 > GT < 3000 and < 6000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel
No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
c)

Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
c)

Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y3)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 C/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y1)
Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y3)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate

19.2.6 500 > GT < 3000 and < 9000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel
No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2
d)
or R. III/2(Y1)
Second Eng. 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2
d)
or R.III/2(Y3)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2
d)
or R. III/2(Y1)
Second Eng. 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2
d)
or R.III/2(Y2)
c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2
d)
or R. III/2(Y1)
Second Eng. 1 2/E (MN) R. III/2 or R. III/2(Y1)
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19.3 Minimum Safe Manning Scale for Sailing Yachts
19.3.1 >24 m < 200 GT and < 750 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel
No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper
Chief Engineer 1 AEC
a)

Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper
Chief Engineer 1 MEOL(Y)
Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 Yachtmaster Ocean
Chief Mate 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 MEOL(Y)
Second Eng. 1 AEC
a)

Yacht Rating 1 Yacht Rating Certificate

19.3.2 200 > GT < 500 and < 1500 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 Coastal Skipper
Chief Engineer 1 R.III/1 or R.III/3(Y4)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AEC
a)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AEC
a)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R. II/1 or OOW(Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 Yachtmaster Offshore
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
Second Eng. 1 MEOL(Y)
a)

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19.3.3 500 > GT < 1000 and < 1500 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 AEC
a)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL(Y)
a)

Yacht Rating 3 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y3)
Second Eng. 1 MEOL(Y)
a)

Yacht Rating 3 Yacht Rating Certificate

19.3.4 1000 > GT < 3000 and < 3000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL(Y)
a)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
Assistant Eng. Off. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)
Yacht Rating 3 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y1)
Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)
Yacht Rating 3 Yacht Rating Certificate

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19.3.5 1000 > GT < 3000 and > 3000 kW
Miles from a
Safehaven
Personnel No. Minimum Qualifications
Up to 60 Master 1 R.II/2 or R.II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
c)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 MEOL(Y)
a) c)

Yacht Rating 2 Yacht Rating Certificate
Up to 150 Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y2)
c)

Assistant Eng. Off. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)
c)

Yacht Rating 3 Yacht Rating Certificate
Unlimited Master 1 R. II/2 or R. II/2(Y)
Chief Mate 1 R.II/2 or Chief Mate (Y)
OOW (Nav) 1 R.II/1 or OOW(Y)
Chief Engineer 1 2/E (MN) R. III/3 or R. III/2(Y1)
Second Eng. 1 R.III/1 or R.III/2(Y3)
c)

Yacht Rating 3 Yacht Rating Certificate

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20. Deck certificates of competency
All certificates, other than the Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster
Ocean certificates specify the capacities in which the holder may serve on Cayman Islands-
registered commercially operated large yachts.
The STCW Regulation quoted for a certificate only refers to the regulation under which that
certificate is issued; it does not indicate the full extent or limitations of the certificate.
For instance, a certificate issued under Reg. II/2 can be without limitation; however, those
issued specifically for service on commercially operated yachts have the limitations
specified within the certificate.
STCW Reg. II/1 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification
of officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.
STCW Reg. II/2 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification
of masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more.
STCW Reg. II/3 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification
of officers in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500
gross tonnage, engaged on near-coastal voyages
STCW Reg.II/4 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming
part of a navigational watch.
RYA Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean certificates are
issued by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and must be Commercially Endorsed.
IYT Yachtmaster Offshore (Master of Yachts Offshore - 200 GT) and Yachtmaster
Ocean (Master of Yachts Ocean - 200 GT) are issued by International Yachtmaster
Training (IYT) and are not required to be Commercially Endorsed as they already have
the 4 elements of the STCW Reg. VI/1 Basic Training as part of the qualification (see
Section 14).
The UK Board of Trade/Department of Transport issued Yachtmaster certificates of
competency up until the 1970s, after which, the RYA took over the qualification, with
the approval of the Department of Transport. Whilst these qualifications were of a
high standard, being roughly equivalent to Master (Home Trade), in view of the time
since they were issued, any being presented for recognition will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Australian State Issued Class 4 certificates are accepted as equivalent to Yachtmaster
Offshore
New Zealand Offshore Watchkeeper (NZOW) Certificate as equivalent to Yachtmaster
Offshore
(Note: According to NZ MR, Part 32, Section 4, not all seafarers holding NZOW CoCs are
required to hold basic safety training certification. Therefore evidence that the candidate fulfils this
requirement will be verified at the time of application.)

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The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) issues the following STCW Certificates
of Competency with limitations applicable to yachts:-
Capacity STCW
Reg.
Vessel Limitations Area Limitations
OOW* II/2 Yachts less than 500 GT Unlimited
OOW* II/2 Yachts less than 3000GT Unlimited
Chief Mate* II/2 Yachts less than 3000 GT Unlimited
Master
and
Chief Mate
II/2
Yachts less than 500 GT
Yachts less than 3000 GT
Unlimited
Unlimited
Master II/2 Yachts less than 3000 GT Unlimited

*Note: These certificates are also applicable for service as Master of Code Vessels less than
200 GT with certain limitations. (This is why the OOW certificates are not issued under Reg.
II/1).
The Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT limited to 150 miles from a safe haven) may be
used instead of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and the Master (Code vessels less than
200 GTunlimited area) instead of the Yachtmaster Ocean certificate.
21. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht deck qualifications
Full details can be found in MCA MSN 1802
21.1 Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT not more than 150 M from safe
haven) - Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500 GT)
a) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course
unless Yachtmaster Offshore certificate issued before 31 July 2003
b) Yachtmaster Offshore certificate
c) Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-V1/1-1);
d) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2);
e) Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/1-3); and
f) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-V1/1-4).
g) GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) or Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)
h) MCA Oral Examination
The 150 miles from safe haven limitation may be lifted with a certificate of successful completion of a
shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course and Yachtmaster Ocean certificate.
21.2 Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT unlimited area) - Officer of the
watch (Yachts less than 500 GT)
a) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course unless
Yachtmaster Ocean certificate issued before 31 July 2003

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b) Yachtmaster Ocean certificate
c) Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-V1/1-1);
d) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2);
e) Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/1-3); and
f) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-V1/1-4).
g) GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC) or Restricted Operators Certificate (ROC)
h) MCA Oral Examination
21.3 Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 3000 GT)
a) Be at l east 19 years old
b) Since the age of 16 years; 36 months Onboard Yacht Service, in vessels of any size,
including 365 days Sea Service in vessels of 15 metres or over in loadline length,
with 250 days of Actual Sea Service and for the balance of 115 days, any combination
of the following:
- Further Actual Sea Service
- Stand-by Service to a maximum of 14 consecutive days in one period
regardless of any further time spent standing-by. Further periods may be counted
only when the vessel returns after proceeding to sea on passage
- Yard Service to a maximum of 90 days continuously or in separate periods
c) Completed MCA approved Training Record Book unless 36 months Sea Service in
vessels of at least 24m loadline length.
d) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Offshore course
unless Yachtmaster Offshore certificate issued before 31 July 2003)
e) Yachtmaster Offshore certificate
f) 4 Element Basic Training
- Personal Survival Techniques;
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting;
- Elementary First Aid; and
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities)
g) Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC&RB)(STCW A-
VI/2-1) or Advanced Sea Survival for Yachtsmen certificate
Note: Where a yacht is fitted with davit launched lifeboats, any person in charge of the launching and
operation of the lifeboat must hold a PSC&RB certificate
h) GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
i) Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) training module plus an examination pass
certificate from a Nominated College
Note: To be eligible to take this course candidates must hold a Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, together
with the corresponding shore-based certificate unless the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate was issued before 31
July 2003
j) General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts) training module plus an examination pass
certificate from a Nominated College
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21. 4 Chief Mate (Yachts less than 3000 GT)
a) MCA OOW STCW Reg. II/1 (Yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of
Competency
b) Certificate of Training in Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/3)
c) Certificate of Proficiency in Medical First Aid (STCW A-VI/4-1)
d) Certificate of successful completion of a shore-based Yachtmaster Ocean course unless
Yachtmaster Ocean certificate issued before 31 July 2003)
e) Yachtmaster Ocean certificate
f) No MCA Oral examination
21.5 Master (Yachts less than 500 GT)
a) 12 months Onboard Yacht Service as a Deck Officer, including not less than 120 days
Watchkeeping Service, in vessels of 15 metres or over in loadline length whilst
holding an accepted OOW STCW Reg. II/1 (Yachts less than 3000 GT) Certificate of
Competency (CoC)
Note: Yacht OOW CoCs accepted are those issued by UK (MCA), France, Italy, New Zealand and
Netherlands
b) Have fully met the education and training requirements for issue of the MCA Chief
Mate STCW Reg. II/2 (Yachts less than 3000 GT) CoC
c) Certificate of Proficiency for Person in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW
A-VI/4-2)
d) Training modules plus an examination pass certificate from a Nominated College
in:-
- Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yachts)
- Stability (Master Yachts)
- Business and Law (Master Yachts)
- Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator (Master Yachts)
e) MCA Oral Examination
21.6 Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT)
a) 24 months Onboard Yacht Service as a Deck Officer, including not less than 240 days
Watchkeeping Service whilst holding an accepted OOW STCW Reg. II/1 (Yachts less
than 3000 GT) CoC. All of this service must be completed in vessels of 15 metres or over
in loadline length and include 12 months in vessels of 24 metres or over in loadline
length, or six months in vessels of 500 GT or more
Note: Yacht OOW CoCs accepted are those issued by UK (MCA), France, Italy, New Zealand and
Netherlands
b) Certificate of Proficiency for Person in Charge of Medical Care on Board Ship (STCW A-
VI/4-2)
c) Either a MCA Master STCW Reg. II/2 (Yachts less than 500 GT) CoC or proof of having
passed all written examinations and short courses required for issue of that certificate
Note: As training module pass certificates are valid for three years, candidates are advised to obtain the
MCA Master (Yachts less than500 GT) CoC where circumstances may preclude them from attempting
the Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) oral examination before the modules expire
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22. Engineering certificates of competency
There is no requirement for an Engineer Officer to be carried on a yacht of less than 350 kW
propulsive power, although owners/ managers are advised to take due cognisance of
the auxiliary equipment aboard and the possible need for skilled personnel.
All certificates, other than the Approved Engine Course (AEC) certificate, specify the
capacities in which the holder may serve on Cayman Islands- registered commercially
operated large yachts.
The STCW Regulation quoted for a certificate only refers to the regulation under which that
certificate is issued; it does not indicate the full extent or limitations of the certificate.
For instance, a certificate issued under Reg. III/2 can be without limitation; however, those
issued specifically for service on commercially operated yachts have the limitations
specified within the certificate.
· STCW Reg. III/1 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for
certification of officers in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine-room
or designated duty engineers in a periodically unmanned engine room
· STCW Reg. III/2 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of
chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main
propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW propulsion power or more.
· STCW Reg. III/3 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for certification of
the engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main
propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power.
· STCW Reg. III/4 relates to the mandatory minimum requirements for
certification of ratings forming part of a watch in a manned engine-room or
designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine-room.
· Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL) and Senior Engine Operator Licence
(SMEOL) are issued by the MCA and may be obtained by both deck and engine-
room personnel who qualify by oral examination. MCA MGN 93
· The Approved Engine Course is a course of at least thirty hours duration which is
approved or recognised by the MCA. A “Certificate of Attendance” will be given
by the course organisers to persons satisfactorily completing the course. Persons
who are able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the MCA that they have the
appropriate engineering experience and competency may be granted exemption
from the requirement to attend an Approved Engine Course.
23. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht engineer qualifications
Full details can be found in MCA MGN 156
23.1 Approved Engine Course Certificate (AEC)
a) >18 years of age
b) (i)for candidates with no formal engineering craft training, not less than 1 months
service as a yacht engineer; or
(ii) for candidates with MN MEOL basic engineering craft skills training or MCA
approved formal engineering craft training, no yacht engineer service is required.
c) Approved Engine Course (AEC) of not less than 30 hours duration;
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d) Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code A-V1/1-1);
e) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-VI/1-2);
f) Elementary First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/1-3); and
g) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code A-V1/1-4).
h) No written or MCA Oral examination.
23.2 Marine Engine Operator Licence (Yacht) (MEOL(Y))
a) >18 years of age
b) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;
c) Either
d) - 36 months service as a dual purpose deck/engineer officer responsible for the
maintenance and servicing of the vessel, whilst holding an AEC certificate; or
e) - 24 months service as a yacht engineer responsible for system maintenance whilst
holding an AEC certificate; or
f) - an MN MEOL basic engineering craft skills training or MCA-approved formal
engineering craft training plus 18 months service as a yacht engineer responsible for
system maintenance and repair;
g) At least 6 months yacht service since gaining the Basic 4 Elements (Personal Survival
Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid and Personal Safety
& Social Responsibilities) prior to gaining Advanced Ancillary Training in:-
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC & RB)(STCW Code
- A-V1/2-1), or Sea Survival for Yachtsmen (as described in MGN 14 (M));
- Training in Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Code A-V1/3);
- Proficiency in Medical First Aid (STCW Code A-V1/4-1).
h) MCA oral examination.
23.3 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (YACHT 4)
a) >19 years of age
b) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;
c) Either
- 42 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 6 months
accumulated actual sea service; or
- an MN MEOL basic engineering craft skills training or MCA approved formal
engineering craft training plus 36 months service as a yacht engineer which
must include at least 6 months accumulated actual sea service; or
- a UK engineering craft apprenticeship acceptable to the MCA plus 12
months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 6 months
accumulated actual sea service; or
- 12 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 6 months
accumulated actual sea service; whilst holding a MEOL(Y); or
- 2 months service as a yacht engineer whilst holding a MEOL( MN); or
- 6 months service as a yacht engineer whilst holding a MN Senior Marine
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d) Advanced Ancillary Training (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC &
RB), or Sea Survival for Yachtsmen (MGN 14 (M)); Training in Advanced Fire Fighting;
and Proficiency in Medical First Aid);
e) Yacht engineer officer training modules: -
- Skills test – unless exempted;
- Marine Diesel Engineering;
- Auxiliary Equipment and Basic Ship Construction;
- Operational Procedures and Basic Hotel Services.
f) MCA oral examination.
23.4 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer
“Service Endorsement”)
a) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;
b) 9 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 3 months accumulated
actual sea service whilst holding a Chief Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 4);
c) Yacht Module – “Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements”;
d) MCA oral examination.
Note: The holder of Chief Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 3) is not required to retake this
module to obtain a Chief Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 2).
23.5 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 2)
a) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;
b) At l east
- 24 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 12 months
accumulated actual sea service whilst holding a Chief Engineer certificate of
competency (Yacht 4); or
- 15 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 9 months
accumulated actual sea service whilst holding a Chief Engineer certificate of
competency (Yacht 3) (Chief Engineer “Service Endorsement”); or
- 9 months service as a yacht engineer which must include at least 3 months
accumulated actual sea service whilst holding a UK Merchant Navy STCW 95
Engineer Officer of the Watch, Reg III/1 certificate of competency or UK recognised
equivalent; or
- 6 months service as a yacht engineer whilst holding a UK Merchant Navy STCW
95 Second Engineer, Reg III/3 (less than 3,000 kW) certificate of competency or
UK recognised equivalent;
c) Advanced Ancillary Training (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC &
RB), or Sea Survival for Yachtsmen (MGN 14 (M));
d) Training in Advanced Fire Fighting; and Proficiency in Medical First Aid);
- Yacht engineer training modules
- General Engineering Science I
- General Engineering Science II;
- Applied Marine Engineering;
- Advanced Hotel Services;
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- Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements.
e) MCA oral examination.
23.6 Chief Engineer Reg III/2 Certificate of Competence - (Yacht 1) (“Large
Yacht Endorsement”)
a) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate;
b) At l east
- 12 months service as a yacht engineer on a motor yacht of between 500 to 3,000
GT and not less than 3,000 kW propulsion power, whilst in possession of the Chief
Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 2); or
- 12 months service as a yacht engineer on a sailing yacht of between 1,000 to 3,000
GT and not less than 1,500 kW propulsion power, whilst in possession of the Chief
Engineer certificate of competency (Yacht 2); or
- 6 months service as yacht engineer on a yacht of between 500 to 3,000 GT and
not less than 3,000 kW propulsion power, whilst in possession of a UK Merchant
Navy STCW 95 Second Engineer, Reg III/2 (unlimited) certificate of competency.
c) MCA oral exami nat i on.
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24. Eligibility criteria for MCA yacht rating qualification
Full details can be found in MCA MGN 270, single qualification for both deck and engine
room ratings
a) >16 years of age;
b) Valid ENG 1 medical fitness certificate. For those who work on a vessel operating under
MCA Codes of Practice and no more than 60 miles to sea, the ML5 certificate is also
acceptable. (See MCA MGN 264(M)).
c) 6 months yacht service including 2 months sea service, all of which must be on vessels
15 metres and over in loadline length;
d) Four elements of STCW basic training: -
- Personal Survival Techniques, or RYA Basic Sea Survival;
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting;
- Elementary First Aid;
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility;
e) Yacht Rating Training Record Book. Holders of the following certificates need not
complete the Yacht Rating Training Record Book and the 6 months yacht service
requirement may be reduced to 2 months:-
- Watchleader Certificate together with a Competent Crew Certificate; or
- - Day Skipper Certificate together with a Competent Crew Certificate; or
- - Yacht Rating Course Completion Certificate
f) No written or MCA Oral examination.
Note: The following are acceptable as meeting the standards required for Yacht Rating: ‐ AB
Certificate issued under the ILO AB Convention; or
UK Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate; or
Navigational or Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate issued under STCW.
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Annex I Application Procedures
Applications may be addressed to our Cayman office or the UK office, as follows:
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
2
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Floor, Strathvale House
90 North Church Street
P.O. Box 2256
Grand Cayman KY1-1107
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
European Regional Office – United Kingdom
1st Floor, Vanbrugh House
Grange Drive, Hedge End
Southampton, SO30 2AF
England, UK
Or by e-mail to [email protected]
A. Endorsement to STCW Certificates
(1) Application forms
Endor s ement Appl i cat i on f or ms may be obt ai ned f r om t he web
s i t e www.cishipping.com. Although the forms relate to STCW certification,
applicants for recognition of non-STCW certificates should also follow this
procedure where applicable. However, instead of Endorsement, which is issued
under the provision of Reg. I/10 of the STCW Convention, a Cayman Islands
Seaman’s Discharge Book will be issued.
(2) Supporting Documentation
(i) Application pages 1 through 3 (pages must be original and cannot be
photocopies);
(ii) Two Specimen Signatures preferably in blue ink (on page one);
(iii) Certified copy of a national Certificate of Competency followed by (if not
included in the underlying certificate) the STCW Endorsement;
(iv) Current Medical Fitness Certificate issued within the last 2 years and
which must be valid for at least three months from the time the application
is received by the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry;
(v) Record of Sea Service within last 2 years (Copied from Seaman’s Discharge
Book; or
(vi) other Official document (Not a CV or résumé);
(vii) Certified copy of Passport – consisting of photograph and particulars of
holder (include signature page). The passport must be valid for at least
three months from the time the application is received by the Cayman
Islands Shipping Register;
(viii) Two passport-sized colour photos (With applicant’s name on reverse side).
If application is also being made for a Seaman’s Discharge Book, a total of
three passport-sized colour photos is required;
(ix) Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate – not required if incorporated into the
underlying certificate;
(x) Certified copy of GMDSS Certificate and Endorsement for Masters and
Deck Officers;
(xi) Other certificates that are applicable, e.g. Tanker training and
endorsement;
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(xii) Passenger Ship training, Medical first aid and medical care; and
(xiii) Payment (See Annex II).
Important:
You must include your contact details preferably an e-mail address.
(3) Temporary Permission to Serve
Upon receipt of a properly completed application supported with all the required
documents, a Confirmation of Receipt of Application (CRA) letter, if appropriate,
may be issued (ref. Reg I/10.5 of the STCW) valid for a period not exceeding 3 months
toallow an officer to serve on a yacht while the application for an endorsement is
being processed. No CRA letter will be issued if the documentation is
incomplete or if statutory fees including courier fees have not been received.
Upon revalidation of an underlying certificate, a new application must be made for
an endorsement, using this procedure.
B. Application for Cayman Islands Seaman’s Discharge Book
(1) Application forms
A Seaman's Discharge Book Application Form may be obtained from the website
www.cishipping.com.
(2) Supporting Documentation
(i) Application Form pages 1 and 2 (pages must be original and cannot be
photocopies) including rank or capacity requested.
(ii) If held, a Certified copy of:-
- national Certificate of Competency followed by (if not included in the
underlying certificate) the STCW Endorsement; or
- Yachtmaster certificate; or
- other certificate.
(iii) Certified copy of current Medical Fitness Certificate issued within the last
2 years and which must be valid for at least three months from the time
the application is received by the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry;
(iv) Two Specimen Signatures in blue ink (on page one);
(v) Record of Sea Service supported by official verification such as, sea service
testimonials, a copy of a Seaman’s Discharge Book issued by another
Administration, or other Official Document (curriculum vitae or résumé is
not acceptable as a proof of sea service), or a letter of recommendation for
a new entrant seafarer.
(vi) Certified copy of Passport – consisting of photograph and particulars of
holder (include signature page). The passport must be valid for at least
three months from the time the application is received by the Cayman
Islands Shipping Register.
(vii) Three passport-sized colour photos (With applicant’s name on reverse
side).
(viii) STCW Basic Safety Training Certificates for those not holding STCW
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- Personal Survival;
- Fire fighting and Fire-prevention;
- Elementary First Aid; and
- Personal safety and social responsibility)
(ix) Payment (See Annex II)
C. Application for an STCW Dispensation
There is no specific application form for a dispensation.
The request should explain why a dispensation is required and must be supported with
certified copies of the following documents:
- Current Medical Fitness Certificate issued within the last 2 years and which must
be valid for at least three months from the time the application is received by the
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
- Valid Certificate of Competency endorsed by the Cayman Islands Shipping
Registry as appropriate
- Certified copy of Passport – consisting of photograph and particulars of holder
(include signature page). The passport must be valid for at least three months from
the time the application is received by the Cayman Islands Shipping Register.
- list of crew on board yacht (Crew list showing the crew, their qualifications and
the capacities in which they serve)
An oral assessment of competency may be carried out in Grand Cayman, or in the United
Kingdom or on board the subject vessel in order to demonstrate that a dispensation may
safely be issued.
A dispensation will only be issued to a person to serve in a specified ship for a specified
period not exceeding six months.
The oral assessment of competency will be charged on an hourly basis as per the MACI
Shipping Notice 001/2009 – Notice of Fees and Charges.
D. Application for a Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD)
Any application for a Minimum Safe Manning Document should be made by the owner,
or a person authorised to act on their behalf, to the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
and include a clear and concise explanation of how: -
i. the proposed manning level has been determined;
ii. it takes account of the guidance; and
iii. it takes account of the hours of work provisions.
A proposal should only be approved and Document issued provided the manning level
fully satisfies these principles, recommendations and guidelines. The responsibility for
safe manning lies with the owner/operator as the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
assessment of the application is based upon the information provided.
(1) Application forms
Safe Manning Application (Yacht) forms may be obtained from the website
www.cishipping.com.
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(2) Supporting Documentation:-
The following plans and drawings, which are also acceptable in electronic format
must be provided with this application form:-
(i) General arrangement and/or
(ii) Safety plan(s) to include arrangement of life saving appliances and fire
control plans
(iii) Other plans as requested by the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
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Certified copy of Certificate of Competency and STCW Endorsement, as may be
applicable from the issuing Administration
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Certified copy of STCW Nav. or E.R. Watch Rating Certificate; or MCA Yacht Rating
Certificate; or AB Certificate issued under ILO AB Convention; or UK Efficient Deck
Hand (EDH) Certificate.

If held
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Certified copy of non-STCW Certificate (Yachtmaster, Coastal Skipper,
SMEOL, MEOL, AEC etc)

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Current Medical Fitness Certificate issued within last two years and valid for at least 3
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Passport sized-photos (with applicant’s name on reverse side)
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Record of Sea Service within last two years (copied from SDB or official document
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Certified Copy of Passport – consisting of photograph and particulars of holder (include
signature page), valid for at least three months at the time of receipt of the application.
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GMDSS Certificate and Endorsement by relevant maritime Administration (for
Master and Deck Officers only)
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Advanced Fire-fighting Certificate (not necessary if included in the Certificate of
Competency)
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STCW Basic Safety Training Certificates

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Other certificates/endorsements that may be applicable (e.g. passenger ship training,
Medical proficiency)
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Safety plan(s) to include arrangement of life saving appliances and fire control plans


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Endorsement of watch rating certificate is not mandatory, but it will be issued if requested.
2
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If application made for both, Endorsement and SDB, a total of three (3) photos is required.
4
May be required as may be found appropriate
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For current Crew Compliance and Safe Manning Fees please visit our web site.
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Annex II Crew Compliance and Safe Manning Fees
The level of Crew Compliance and Safe Manning Fees in accordance with the current Fees
Regulations can be found on the website www.cishipping.com. Fees are to be paid prior to
or at the time of submission.
The following is extracted from the Shipping Notice CISN 001/2009, which outlines fees
relative to Crew Compliance. However, as fees are subject to amendments please see our
website for updates.
1) Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD)
Initial assessment and issuance of the Document CI $ US $
For a vessel of less than 500 gross tonnage: 328.00 400.00
For a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more: 492.00 600.00
For a sister ship or near sister ship of less than 500 gross tonnage: 164.00 200.00
For a sister ship or near sister ship of 500 gross tonnage or more: 246.00 300.00
To vary, re-issue and renewal of the Document CI $ US $
For a vessel of less than 500 gross tonnage: 164.00 200.00
For a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more: 246.00 300.00
2) Endorsement or Licence recognising a CoC
Processing of application and issue CI $ US $
Endorsement and Licence: 246.00 300.00
3) Seaman’s Discharge Book
Processing of application and issue CI $ US $
Seaman’s Discharge Book 82.00 100.00
4) Verification and certification of sea service (upon request)
Processing of application and issue CI $ US $
Certification 41.00 50.00
5) Payment methods
We accept cheques, banker's drafts, cashier's cheques, and money orders (or similar financial
instruments); such a financial instrument shall be made payable to the Cayman Islands
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Annex III Cayman Islands Shipping Legislation
CAYMAN ISLANDS SHIPPING LEGISLATION
Gazette
Reference
Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands Law 2005 (Law 2 of 2005) G7/2005 s16
Merchant Shipping Law (2005 Revision) G17/2005 s1
Merchant Shipping (Amendment Bill) 2004 G25/2004 s2
Merchant Shipping (Amendment Law) 2004 GE 13/2005 s3
Merchant Shipping ( Carriage of Nautical Publications) Regulations, 2002 G5/2002 s2
Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, etc.) (INF Code)
Regulations, 2003
G17/2003 s4
Merchant Shipping (Certification of Ships' Cooks) Regulations, 2004 G26/2004 s5
Merchant Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping)
Regulations (2004 Revision)
G16/2004 s6
Merchant Shipping (Classes of Ships) Regulations, 2002 G17/2002 s2
Merchant Shipping (Counting and Registration of Persons on Board Passenger Ships)
Regulations, 2002
G17/2002 s3
Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, List of Crew and Discharge of Seamen)
Regulations 1992

Merchant Shipping (Entry into Dangerous Spaces) Regulations 2004 G26/2004 s1
Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2004 GE19/2005 s1
Merchant Shipping (Guarding of Machinery and Safety of Electrical Equipment)
Regulations 2004
G26/2004 s3
Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations, 2002 G17/2002 s1
Merchant Shipping (Marine Pollution) Law, 2001 (Law 42 of 2001) G23/2002 s2
Merchant Shipping (Marine Pollution) Regulations, 2004 G2/2004 s12
Merchant Shipping (Marine Pollution) (Reporting of Incidents Involving Harmful
Substances) Regulations, 2004
G2/2004 s14
Merchant Shipping (Means of Access) Regulations, 2004 G26/2004 s2
Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations, 2002 G5/2002 s1
Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2003 G9/2003 s11
Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Collisions and Use of Distress Signals) Regulations, 2003 G9/2003 s10
Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations, 2002 GE23/2002 s1
Merchant Shipping (Returns of Births and Deaths) Regulations 2004 G26/2004 s4
Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations, 2004 G2/2004 s13
Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations, 2002 GE23/2002 s2
Merchant Shipping (Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure) Regulations, 2002 G5/2002 s3
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Annex IV Crew Agreement (Sample)
The following Crew Agreement is provided as an example only without prejudice. As with any
legal agreement you should discuss with your legal counsel prior to entering into an agreement.


CREW AGREEMENT FOR THE MOTOR YACHT [insert name of]

Official Number or IMO Number: [ON or IMO number]
Opened on [date] at the Port of [ ]

THIS AGREEMENT is made between [(insert name and address of employer)],
(hereinafter called 'the Company') and each of the seafarers (hereinafter referred to as “the
seafarer”) whose name and signature are included in the list of crew (hereinafter called “the
Crew List”) incorporated in and forming part of this Agreement.
IT IS AGREED THAT:
1. Employment and Wages:
The Company will employ the seafarer and the seafarer will serve in the capacity and at the
rate of wages expressed against his name in the Crew List in accordance with the terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement.
2. Geographical Limits and Period of the Agreement:
This Agreement shall-
a) be for a voyage or voyages within an unlimited geographical area;
b) subject to paragraph (c), remain in force for a period of up to twelve months from the
date of the first signature to the Agreement unless replaced by a new Agreement
prior to the expiry of this period;
c) where the yacht is at sea on the expiry of the period referred to in subparagraph (b)
the Agreement will continue in force until arrival at the next port;
3. Notice of Termination with respect to a seafarer:
After the seafarer has, under this Agreement, been employed for a minimum of seven
days or has completed one voyage, whichever is the [shorter/longer], either the Company
or the seafarer may give to the other not less than [ ]days’ notice to terminate the
employment of the seafarer, and the notice shall take effect, in accordance with the
following provisions-
a) the notice shall be given in writing and signed by the person giving the notice, or
given orally in the presence of a witness;
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b) the period of notice shall be exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays;
c) the notice shall take effect;
(i) at the next port of call following the expiry of the period of the notice where
such expiry occurs whilst the yacht is at sea; or
(ii) at the port in which the notice is given providing the yacht remains in that port
for a period equal to or longer than the period of notice,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by mutual consent of the Company and the seafarer.
4. Other Grounds for Termination:
In relation to an individual seafarer this Agreement may be terminated, other than under
the provisions of Section 3, under the following circumstances:-
(a) if medical evidence indicates that the seafarer is incapable of continuing to
perform his duties by reason of illness or injury;
(b) if the seafarer is absent without leave at a time for sailing except where such
absence is beyond the seafarer’s control or could not reasonably have been
prevented.
(c) if in the opinion of the master the conduct of the seafarer is such that his
continued employment in the yacht would be likely to endanger the vessel or
any person on board subject to any applicable provisions of the Code of
Conduct for the Merchant Navy referred to in Section 17.
5. Release of a Seafarer from the Agreement in furtherance of career:
5.1 It is agreed that where a seafarer employed under this Agreement can show, to the
satisfaction of the Captain-
(a) that the seafarer has the opportunity to obtain an appointment to another
vessel in a position higher than that held under this Agreement; or
(b) other circumstances have arisen which render it essential, in the interest of
the seafarer, that he should be permitted to terminate his employment under
this Agreement,
then the seafarer may be permitted to terminate his employment accordingly,
subject to the conditions contained in clause 5.2 below and the seafarer’s wages
and other allowances as applicable shall be paid up to and including the date of
termination.
5.2 Where the seafarer is permitted to terminate his employment in accordance with
this section-
(a) the port at which termination takes effect shall be as agreed by the Company
or the Captain acting as agent for the Company, bearing in mind the
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(b) the seafarer shall be responsible for finding a suitable replacement to the
satisfaction of the Company or the Captain; and
(c) no additional expense shall be incurred by the Company,
unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company.
6. General requirements with respect to a Seafarer’s Employment:
The seafarer will be required to-
(a) undertake the tasks set out in any relevant job description and carry out such
additional or alternative tasks as may from time to time reasonably be required of
him;
(b) be aware that he is at all times a representative of the Company and therefore to
behave, whether or not on duty, to an exemplary standard;
(c) maintain at his own expense any and all professional qualifications required for the
capacity in which engaged under this Agreement;
(d) be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate upon entering into this
Agreement; the cost of renewing the medical certificate during the period of the
seafarer’s employment under this Agreement will be borne by the Company.
7. Probationary Period:
7.1 The first [ ] months of the seafarer’s first period of employment with the
Company will be on a trial basis and either the seafarer or the Company may
terminate the seafarer’s employment at any time during this period by giving [
] days’ notice in accordance with the following provisions-
(a) a notice given by the seafarer may be given in writing and signed by the person
giving the notice, or may be given orally in the presence of a witness;
(b) when given by the Company the notice will in all cases be in writing and shall
specify the reasons for terminating the seafarer’s employment;
(c) the period of notice shall be exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Public
Holidays;
(d) the notice shall take effect;
i. at the next port of call following the expiry of the period of the notice where
such expiry occurs whilst the yacht is at sea; or
ii. at the port in which the notice is given providing the yacht remains in that
port for a period equal to or longer than the period of notice,
unless agreed otherwise by mutual consent of the Company and the seafarer.
7.2 Where the seafarer’s employment is terminated in accordance with this section by
the Company, the seafarer shall be entitled to be repatriated in accordance with the
provisions of Section 13.
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8. Remuneration:
8.1 The seafarer shall be paid monthly in arrears, at the rate agreed under Section 1 of
the Agreement (as may be modified by this Section), on the last day of each month
by direct credit transfer to a bank account, the details of which shall have been
provided to the Company by the seafarer.
8.2 Subject to clause 8.3, the rate of pay for the seafarer is subject to review from time
to time by the Company and any resulting changes will be effective from the date
specified by the Company.
8.3 Where the Company proposes to reduce the seafarer’s rate of pay the Company
shall advise the seafarer in writing, stating the reasons for the reduction, and giving
a period of notice of the proposed reduction at least equal to the notice required
under Section 3.
8.4 Except where any relevant statute provides to the contrary, the seafarer accepts
and acknowledges that the Company, or owner or managing agent of the ship
(yacht), is not responsible for any taxes, national insurance contributions or similar
payments payable by or in respect of the seafarer and the responsibility for the
payment of all such taxes, contributions or payments rests with the seafarer.
9. Working Hours and Shore leave:
9.1 The seafarer shall be required to work for [ ] days per week, and to work such
daily hours as are reasonably required to properly fulfil his duties of employment as
provided for pursuant to this Agreement and in accordance with the Merchant
Shipping (Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping)
Regulations (2004 Revision).
9.2 The Company shall comply with any codes of practice or other regulations which
may from time to time apply in relation to the ship and the seafarer’s employment
therein.
9.3 Shore leave may, at the entire discretion of the Captain, be permitted whilst the
ship is in port, subject to any applicable local laws or requirements of the port in
which the ship is berthed, and subject to the exigencies of the service and safety of
the vessel.
10. Holiday Entitlement and Pay:
10.1 The seafarer will be entitled to [days, weeks, months] holiday, [calendar days],
inclusive of any applicable public holidays, for each calendar year of service under
the Agreement and for the purposes of this Section a week shall be the seven day
period from Monday to Sunday inclusive.
10.2 Holidays earned shall be paid for at the normal basic rate applicable to the seafarer
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10.3 Subject to clause 10.4, all holidays taken by the seafarer during the term of the
Agreement shall be taken as may be convenient to the Company and the seafarer
shall give not less that one month’s written notice of his proposed holiday dates to
the Captain; provided that the Company reserves the right, upon receipt of the
seafarer’s notice of his proposed holiday dates, to refuse the seafarer permission to
take holidays on those dates and in such event the Company shall give written
notice to the seafarer of such refusal at least two weeks prior to the proposed
commencement of the period of holidays requested by the seafarer.
10.4 Holidays taken during the term of the Agreement shall commence and end so as to
coincide with dates when the vessel is in port under its normal operational schedule,
as far as possible.
10.5 The seafarer shall not, without the prior written agreement of the Company, take
more than ten consecutive working days as a holiday period at any one time.
10.6 Subject to clause 10.7, the seafarer shall make very effort to take his full holiday
entitlement within the year in which it is earned.
10.7 Except where the seafarer has been prevented by the Company or by the
exigencies of the service of the ship, from taking his full holiday entitlement during
any given year, the seafarer shall not, without the prior written agreement of the
Company, be entitled to carry forward any unused holiday into a second or
subsequent year.
10.8 The Company reserves the right to require the seafarer to take any unused holiday
during the period of notice of termination under Sections 3 or 4 where this is
practicable and subject to the Company giving to the seafarer as much written
notice as possible of such a requirement.
10.9 Where a seafarer is employed for a period less than, or in excess of, 12 months his
basic holiday entitlement will be pro-rated and upon termination of employment the
seafarer shall be entitled to pay in lieu, calculated in accordance with clause 10.11,
for any outstanding holiday entitlement due to him, subject to the application of
clause 10.8.
10.10 The seafarer may, with the prior written agreement of the Company, take a holiday
period in excess of that which he had earned up to the time of taking the holiday,
and such excess shall be deducted from future holiday entitlement earned and
where the seafarer’s employment is terminated and at the time of the termination the
seafarer has taken holidays in excess of his entitlement, the seafarer shall repay to
the Company the number of days’ pay equal to the outstanding excess days holiday.
10.11 For the purposes of calculating payment in lieu of holidays due to or for excess
holidays taken by the seafarer, one day’s holiday pay shall be calculated by
multiplying the seafarer’s monthly basic rate of wages as agreed under clause 1 of
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the Agreement (as may be modified by clause 8.2) by 12 and dividing the result by
52 multiplied by the number of days in each week the seafarer is normally required,
in accordance with clause 9.1, to work, as indicated below:
N
BMR


52
12

Where: BMR = Applicable Basic Monthly Rate; and
N = Number of days normally required to work in each week.
10.12 With respect to the seafarer’s annual leave entitlement pursuant to this clause, the
seafarer shall be entitled to a maximum of one passage per annum, by air at
economy class where appropriate, from the country or the port in which the ship is at
the commencement of such leave to the location provided for pursuant to regulation
6 of the Merchant Shipping (Repatriation) Regulations 1979 or to such other place
as may be mutually agreed between the Company and the seafarer, such passage
to include ground transportation between ship and airport and between airport and
final destination.
11. Seafarer’s Entitlement to Expenses, Food and Accommodation:
11.1 The seafarer will be reimbursed for all reasonable out of pocket expenses wholly,
exclusively and necessarily incurred on the Company’s business in the
performance of his duties under this Agreement provided that such expenses will,
wherever possible, be agreed in advance with the Captain. Expenses will include
those incurred with respect to entertainment and travelling subject and in all cases
reimbursement will be subject to the seafarer producing appropriate vouchers or
other acceptable evidence in support of expense claims.
11.2 The seafarer will be entitled, whilst on board the ship or employed under this
Agreement, to food and potable water provided at the expense of the Company,
other than when the seafarer is on paid holidays.
11.3 The seafarer is entitled to suitable accommodation and sleeping quarters on board
the ship and where for any reason shipboard accommodation is unavailable or
unusable (such as when the ship is undergoing repairs or refurbishment) the
Company will make alternative suitable accommodation of at least equivalent
standard available.
12. Medical and Other Insurance Benefits and Sick Pay:
12.1 Subject to clause 12.2, the seafarer shall be entitled to membership of the medical
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seafarers on the ship, details of which shall be provided to the seafarer and such
scheme shall provide at least a level of medical, dental and optical care as
provided for in Cayman Islands Law or applicable international Conventions and
related instruments.
12.2 Where the seafarer requires additional benefits over and above those provided for
under the Company scheme, then such additional benefits shall be arranged by
the seafarer and cost of them shall be for the seafarer’s account.
12.3 Membership of the Company medical expenses insurance scheme is subject to
the rules for the time being in force with respect to the scheme and to any related
insurance policy, the details of which shall be provided to the seafarer by the
Company.
12.4 The Company shall take out insurance to provide a basic level of cover in respect
of the personal belongings of the seafarer and details of such insurance cover shall
be made available to the seafarer and where the seafarer requires additional cover
over and above that provided by the Company insurance, then such additional
cover shall be arranged by the seafarer and the cost of it shall be for the seafarer’s
account and in no circumstances will the Company be liable for any loss or
damage to the seafarer’s personal effects beyond the level provided for under the
Company’s insurance cover with respect to such loss or damage howsoever
caused.
12.5 Payment in respect of absence through sickness or injury is limited to any payment
which the Company is required to make by statute, or which is payable under any
applicable insurance policy taken out by the Company, including any medical
expenses insurance policy which the Company has put in place under clause 12.1.
13. Repatriation following termination
13.1 Where the employment of the seafarer is terminated by the Company the seafarer
will be entitled to overland travel, or the cost of flights (at economy class) from the
airport nearest to the port at which the seafarer’s employment is terminated to the
location provided for pursuant to regulation 6 of the Merchant Shipping
(Repatriation) Regulations 1979.
13.2 In the event that the employment of a seafarer is terminated by the Company due
to the default of the seafarer the Company may deduct, in accordance with
regulations 5(c) and 5(d) of the Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Wages and
Accounts) Regulations 1972 (as amended) from any sums due to the seafarer
such contribution to the cost of repatriation, provided pursuant to paragraph (a)
above, as is permitted by regulation 6 of the Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Wages
and Accounts) Regulations 1972 (as amended).
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13.3 Where the Agreement is terminated under Section 14, the Company shall bear the
cost of the repatriation of the seafarer in accordance with clause 13.1
14. Seafarer’s Loss of Employment through sale, change of Flag or Loss of Vessel:
14.1 Where, during the term of the Agreement, the vessel is sold or transfers its
registration to another State and the seafarer is not offered continuation of
employment following the change, the Company may terminate the Agreement in
accordance with clause 3, subject to the provisions contained in clause 14.3.
14.2 Where, during the term of the Agreement, the vessel is wrecked or lost and as a
result the seafarer’s employment on board is terminated then the Company may
terminate the Agreement in accordance with clause 3, subject to the provisions
contained in clause 14.3.
14.3 Where the Agreement is terminated under clause 14.2 or 14.3, the Company shall
continue to pay to the seafarer his basic pay applicable at the time of the
termination of the Agreement for a period of up to two months beyond that date but
where the seafarer is offered suitable employment at a similar level to that under
the Agreement but unreasonably refuses or fails to take up the employment, then
the Company’s liability for the continued payment of the seafarer’s basic pay shall
cease from the date of such refusal or failure.
15. Confidentiality and Protection of Company’s Intellectual and other Property:
15.1 The seafarer acknowledges that all correspondence, customer lists and records,
drawings, documents, products or work products developed by him in the course
of his employment with the Company and any other materials owned by the
Company or used by it in connection with the conduct of its business shall at all
times remain the sole property of the Company.
15.2 The seafarer acknowledges that he may not, either during his period of
employment under the Agreement or after its termination, use or disclose to any
person or entity any information of a confidential nature relating to the Company or
to its business or trade secrets including, without limiting the generality of the
above, information relating to-
(a) Financial and commercial matters or operations;
(b) sales and marketing and trade secrets,
(c) methods of business dealing including pricing policies;
(d) business plans;
(e) unpublished financial matters of all kinds;
(f) customer lists;
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(i) technical matters (for example information about computer software);
(j) agents, owners and guests who have been on or who are board the ship,
other than in the normal course of business or when legally compelled to do so.
For the avoidance of doubt this clause shall not apply to information that is
legitimately in the public domain.
15.3 Upon termination of the employment of the seafarer with the Company for
whatever reason the seafarer shall forthwith return to the Company all
correspondence, customer lists, drawings, documents and other papers, magnetic
discs, tapes or other software storage media and all other property belonging to
the Company which may be in his possession or under his control, including any
copies thereof, and no such material or copies thereof shall be retained by the
seafarer without the written consent of the Company. If so requested by the
Company the seafarer will sign a statement confirming that he has complied with
this requirement.
15.4 Any unauthorised disclosure by the seafarer to a third party of any confidential
information of whatever nature in breach of this Agreement will render that seafarer
liable to civil proceedings, including restraining orders and liability for damages.
The seafarer will also be liable to instant dismissal.
16. Grievance Procedures:
16.1 Where the seafarer feels aggrieved with respect to any issues relating to his
employment under this Agreement, including on-board living and working
conditions, the following procedures apply-
(a) subject to paragraph (b) the seafarer should, in the first instance, report his
grievances to the Captain;
(b) where the grievances relate to or involve the Captain and the seafarer feels
he may not receive a fair hearing because of this, then the seafarer may
raise his grievances with the [ ] (hereafter referred to as [ ];
(c) When presenting grievances to the [ ] under paragraph (b) the seafarer
shall advise the Captain of his intention to make a complaint to the [
] and of the nature of the grievance]
(d) if after hearing the grievances, the response of the Captain or the [
], as the case may be, is not acceptable to the seafarer then the seafarer
may refer the matter, in writing, to-
(i) …………… where response is from the Captain; or
(ii) ……………. where response is from, or
(iii) …………… where response is from, and the ruling of the ….. on the
issue shall be final.
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(iv) the seafarer may present his grievances to the Captain or the [, ] in
the first instance, either orally or in writing and when grievances are
being orally presented the seafarer may be accompanied by a
fellow seafarer of his choice during such presentation.
16.2 A record detailing the nature of any grievance raised, the response from the
Company [Captain, Yacht Manager or Chief Operations Officer, etc.], any action
taken and the reasons for such actions shall be kept on the seafarer’s file.
16.3 In dealing with a seafarer’s grievances, and subject to the seafarer’s statutory
rights, information held on file regarding a grievance may be withheld by the
Company where the Company considers this to be necessary (for example to
preserve confidentiality with respect to information obtained by the Company
during the course of investigating a grievance).
17. Disciplinary Procedure:
All disciplinary matters will be dealt with in accordance with the Code of Conduct for the
Merchant Navy, a copy of which is readily available to the seafarer on board the vessel,
or which may be obtained from the Yacht Manager’s office.
18. Outside Work, Conflicts of interest, Gratuities and Commission:
18.1 The seafarer, during the term of this Agreement, undertakes to devote all his
working time and energies exclusively to the Company and shall not, without the
Company’s prior written consent, undertake any paid employment with any other
Company or other business venture, either directly or indirectly.
18.2 Each seafarer-
(a) acknowledges that he is or may be aware of the existence of contracts and
business arrangements between the owner and third parties;
(b) agrees that he will, at all times, preserve strict confidentiality with respect to
those contracts and business arrangements and will not in any way interfere
with them;
(c) shall not seek to make any unauthorised personal profit or gain as a result of
his knowledge of such contracts or business arrangements or from his
position on board the vessel;
(d) acknowledges that he may be liable to prosecution for any breaches of this
clause, including the recovery of any loss suffered by the Company, the
owner or any other party, resulting from such breaches.
18.3 any gratuities directly or indirectly received from charter guests and/or owner are to
be declared to the Captain, and shall be shared amongst the seafarers in a fair and
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18.4 any commissions (whether monetary or other gifts) received directly or indirectly by
a seafarer in relation to his employment under this Agreement shall be declared to
the Captain and the owner of the ship shall be entitled to any such commission.
19. Drugs, Alcohol and Medication:
19.1 The seafarer shall at no time be under the influence of alcohol whilst on duty.
19.2 When the vessel is underway or at anchor, no alcohol is to be consumed without
the express permission of the Captain having been obtained but this does not
relieve the seafarer of his obligation under clause 19.1.
19.3 Whilst the ship is alongside in harbour and the seafarer is off duty he may
consume moderate quantities of alcohol, but shall not consume such quantities of
alcohol so as to endanger the ship or the people on board the ship or so as to be
under the influence of alcohol when next he is due to be on duty.
19.4 The seafarer shall at no time be under the influence of illegal drugs of any
description whilst employed by the Company.
19.5 The seafarer shall, at the request of either the Company or the managing agents,
be required to undergo random drug and alcohol tests to ensure compliance with
the clauses in this section, and a failure to submit to a test shall constitute grounds
for summary dismissal.
19.6 Prior to signing this Agreement it is the responsibility of the seafarer to inform the
Company (including the Captain) of any pre-existing medical condition and of all
medication that he is taking, or may be required to take, during the term of the
Agreement, and the Company reserves the right to refuse to employ the seafarer
where, in the reasonable opinion of the Company, the medical condition or the
consumption of the medication required for it, may adversely affect the
performance of the seafarer’s duties to the extent that the ship or the persons on
board are endangered.
19.7 Where the seafarer is engaged after he has declared a known medical condition
and the medication being taken for that condition and during the term of the
Agreement it becomes apparent, in the reasonable opinion of the Company, that
such medical condition or the taking of the medication in relation to it, is adversely
affecting the seafarer’s ability to perform his duties to the extent that it may
endanger the ship or the persons on board, then the Company reserves the right
to terminate the employment of the seafarer.
20. Warranty as to Authority
Each party to this Agreement warrants that they have obtained all requisite authority and
permissions to enter into this Agreement.

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SIGNED on behalf of the Company: SIGNED by the Seafarer:;

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to this Agreement.

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Annex V High powered yachts of less than 500 GT
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry always strives to achieve a better and modern
approach to management and operation on board CI yachts. To that aim, CISR continually
reviews its policies for appropriateness and effectiveness, coupled with relevant factors
from the yachting industry when appropriate. In this scope CISR has reexamined its policy
in respect of manning on yachts of less than 500 GT, and particularly on those with the total
propulsion power of 3000 kW or more, operating commercially and privately in a coastal
area.
Consideration
1. As it stands, management companies are confronted with difficulties to attract
engineers holding a certificate of competence appropriate to the total propulsion
power on relatively small yachts with high powered engines. This has in turn
resulted in an increased number of applications for a dispensation to be granted to a
prospective candidate to accumulate sufficient sea service in order to meet
requirements to gain a higher qualification appropriate to installed propulsive
power.
2. Increased reliability, availability and the ease of handling of modern engines and
other technical systems on board, together with sufficient back up arrangements
and preventive maintenance arrangements ashore, should significantly reduce the
risk of failures occurring at sea. On board smaller and modern yachts operating in a
coastal area, provided with aforementioned shore support, much of the traditional
chief engineer’s functions can or need no longer be carried out on board. The
remaining tasks are small, less complex and do not cover a full work day.
3. With this in mind and in close consultation with the “large yacht” industry this
matter has been thoroughly discussed and examined. As a consequence of this
process the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry will, when determining manning
scale for commercially operated motor and sailing yachts, as described below, take
into account propulsive power of a single engine, when the yacht is fitted with two
engines, or the highest powered single engine when the yacht is fitted with more
than two engines.
4. This Administration is of the opinion that the policy described in this Annex, in
combination with structured shore based support, will assist owners/managing
companies/captains to meet the requirements of Section 26 of the LY2 Code while
ensuring a level of safety equivalent to policies presently in place.
5. It is also expected that conditions of this policy will help further promote safety
awareness within the “large yacht” industry, both on board CI yachts and the
management ashore.
6. As being a new manning configuration, the experiences of the yachts involved will
be monitored and evaluated.

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Conditions
Operators wishing to apply for a Safe Manning Document, to be issued in accordance with
provisions of this Annex, shall do so in writing and assure that the following conditions are
met:-
1. General requirements and application
a. The yacht is less than 500 GT;
b. The yacht is less than 10 years of age;
c. The yacht is commercially registered;
d. The yacht, when in commercial use, is limited to area of operation of less than 60
M of a safe haven;
2. Technical requirements
a. all certificates, as applicable, are issued and maintained valid;
b. if UMS class notation is not maintained, the yacht shall fulfill the following
criteria:
- it has full bridge control of main engine maneuvering;
- it is fitted with high level bilge alarms in the machinery space;
- the engine room alarm system, including the fire alarm, is relayed to the
accommodation and/or the bridge;
c. Engines are under warranty and/or a contract with an authorised engine
manufacturer’s technician, or similar document to this effect is in place.
3. Organisational/operational requirements
a. The information on board describing routine technical procedures and routine
maintenance tasks (user's manual) is easily accessible, and engineers are fully
conversant with content;
b. All engineers and personnel with dual deck/engineering role shall have attended
an approved engine manufacturer’s course appropriate to the engine type and
power range;
c. The yacht and her crew are fully compliant with requirements of Annex 2 of the
LY2 Code.

This section will not be automatically applicable when application for a Minimum Safe
Manning Document has been made; but, as stated above, the request shall be made in
writing.
It should be further noted that additional fees based on hourly rate may be applicable when
considering manning levels in accordance with this Section.

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