Shipping Registry Launches Year-Long Celebration

Grand Cayman, 31 January 2023 – The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, a division of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, has launched its year-long celebration of serving the jurisdiction for 120 years.

On 18 January, the Registry hosted a reception at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper, joined Financial Services Minister André Ebanks, Maritime Authority CEO Joel Walton and dozens of guests at the function.

"The Maritime Authority is extremely proud to be celebrating 120 years of ship registration in the Cayman Islands," Mr Walton said. "Our position as a major contributor to international shipping, maritime safety, and pleasure craft registration was built on the efforts of our forefathers and our long-established seafaring heritage."