Hubel Marine BV

Flag Registrations - Jamaica

Jamaica reviewed their acceptance policy

On January 5 2004 it was decided to review the policy regarding age of vessels which will be accepted into the registry. Jamaica will register vessels over 20 year provided that they are in good condition determined by a pre registration survey.

Vessels which are trading within the Paris PSC MOU area should have a clean history as the Jamaica registry is aiming to keep their credibility with the Paris MOU as a quality flag state. - January 9 , 2004.

The Jamaica Ship Registry (JSR), which was originally established in 1921 under the UK Merchant Shipping Act of 1834, has been modernized by the Shipping Act 1998 and expanded to accommodate international ship registration.

The "new" JSR offers the support of a quality Registry to a demanding clientele operating in an internationally competitive and dynamic industry. It therefore guarantees the most modern standards of safety with competitive fiscal and other incentives to meet the needs of the ship owner for lower operating costs and improved profit margins.

The JSR is administered by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) and was established with the principal object to pursue the development of shipping and to regulate matters relating to merchant shipping and seafarers. As the maritime administration of the country the MAJ has the responsibility to:

Administer the registration of ships
Regulate the certification of seafarers
Regulate the safety of shipping as regards to the construction of ships, and navigation
Administer policy for the development of shipping in general
Inspect ships for the purpose of maritime safety, and prevention of marine pollution
Establish maritime training and safety standards
Make enquiries into shipwrecks or other casualties affecting ships

SHIP REGISTRATION SERVICES
Our wide range of services ensures the ship owner a registry product that is second to none. The JSR offers a wide range of Registration options to suit every need including:

Provisional and single voyage registration
Permanent registration
Bareboat Charter (in and out)
Ships under construction
Title Recording
Mortgage registration
Yacht registration

VESSEL SAFETY

The JSR is supported by a team of highly qualified Surveyors providing technical and Port State Control support 24 hours daily.
A ship inspection system that supports planned maintenance and ensures compliance with international maritime conventions being developed.
Statutory surveys may only be carried out by IACS members.
Non IACS members may be used for non convention vessels.
Vessels are only accepted when they are under 15 years old

MANNING AND CERTIFICATION

No nationality restrictions on officers or crew.
Crew certification from IMO "white listed" countries recognized.
Fully qualified Jamaican seafarers available to man Jamaican ships.

MODERN LEGAL REGIME

The Jamaican Legal System is based on English Common Law. The Shipping Act 1998 provides a modern legal framework for the operation of a competitive International Ship Registry. The Shipping Act:

Makes full provision for modern trends in relation to ownership and registration
Provides simplified yet secure mortgage recording and enforcement provisions
Implements all major IMO Conventions

ELIGIBILITY
No restrictions on the nationality of individuals or entities that may own Jamaican ships.

OTHER BENEFITS

Reduced port dues and other facilitation benefits in Russian Federation Ports with other agreements being negotiated
Network of Embassies and Consuls worldwide to provide support to Jamaican ships
Double Taxation Agreements with many countries (USA, Canada, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, China, Israel, France and Caribbean Community countries)
Skilled and efficient registry staff to serve your needs
Waiver of sovereignty

JAMAICA SHIP REGISTRY APPOINTS HUBEL MARINE AS DESIGNATED OFFICE.

The Jamaica Ship Registry is serious about its "Commitment to Quality" in serving all the owners and potential owners of Jamaican Registered Ships. To this end, they have appointed Hubel Marine B.V. as their designated office for the region: France , Belgium , The Netherlands, Sweden , Denmark , Norway with effect from 2002 February 18. The designated office is commissioned to provide the same level of service that would be obtained directly from the Registry in Jamaica .

Deputy Registrars of the Jamaica Ship Registry are kept fully abreast with developments, activities and procedures of the Registry. As such, the deputy registrar will be able to provide full service to you on matters regarding your Jamaican Vessel while all original certificates will be issued from Jamaica .