JAMAICAN Yacht Registry Services
Register your Yacht Today!
Why Choose Jamaica?
US Cruising
Jamaica is one of the select few flags to be included on the US Qualship 21 list - showing their commitment to excellence. To make things even better, Jamaican yachts are eligible for a US Cruising Licenses, making traveling easier.
Electronic
Everything from the registration process to crew endorsements are done completely electronically. Except where required by law, no paper is used. This not only saves trees, but valuable time.
Friendly
We get to know each of our clients and work alongside them to make for the best experience possible. At JAM you’re not a number, you’re a person with a name we know.
Easier
Jamaica allows for authorized surveyors to issue statutory certificates on their behalf. This allows for a less expensive and more convenient options for yachts not in Class.
Registration Options
Jamaica Offers Several Registration Options
Private
Registration for exclusive use by the owner and their non-paying guests.
PYLC
Private Yacht Limited Charter, or PYLC for short, allows for up to 84 days of chartering each year.
Commercial
Commercial certification requires additional compliance, but allows for unlimited chartering
Under Construction
Jamaica allows yachts under construction to register. This helps facilitate the security of mortgages during construction, and more.
Authorized Surveyor
Like all highly respected, top tier registries, Jamaica is focused on the quality of it’s fleet. This means that surveys are required for each registration - and for charter yachts they are required annually.
To learn more, please visit Centerline Survey Group, an authorized survey company for the Jamaican Registry.
Who are we?
Jamaican Yacht Registry Services is a Deputy Registrar for the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ). As an independent private company, we are able to help facilitate a smooth and painless registration process and work with you to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
We’re here to help you
Registering a yacht can be a daunting task. Not only do you have a lot of options to choose from, but there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation throughout the industry. We are here to help you through all of it and ensure a smooth, and dare we say enjoyable, registration process.
Please feel free to reach out to us anytime with questions, concerns, or anything else we can help with.
