The Cayman Registry is pleased to announce that it has retained eligibility under the United States Coast Guard’s prestigious QUALSHIP 21 programme for the 2026–2027 period, marking the 16th consecutive year that the Cayman Islands has achieved this recognition.
The Cayman Islands remains one of only 22 flag administrations worldwide to achieve QUALSHIP 21 status. The 2025 U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control Annual Report confirmed that the Cayman Islands recorded zero detentions in 2025 and maintained a strong three-year detention ratio of 0.21%.
The report also noted that 48 Cayman-flagged vessels were enrolled in the QUALSHIP 21 programme during 2025.
Joel Walton, CEO of the Cayman Registry, commented:
“Maintaining QUALSHIP 21 status for a 16th consecutive year is a fantastic achievement and reflects the continued commitment of our team, vessel owners, managers, crews, recognised organisations and industry partners to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. We are extremely proud of the continued strong performance of the Cayman flag.”
The Cayman Registry extends its appreciation to its team, clients, partners and the wider maritime community for their continued support and commitment to excellence.
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