Cayman Shipping Registry Ranks No. 1 On 2025 Paris MoU White List

• Published date: 20 July 2026
• Subject Matter: Corporate/Commercial Law, Transport, Compliance, Corporate and Company Law, Corporate Governance, Marine/ Shipping
• Law Firm: Stuarts Law
• Author: Mr Jonathan McLean

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry has been ranked No. 1 on the 2025 Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) White List, which is widely regarded as one of the world's leading benchmarks of flag state performance based on Port State Control inspections.

The White List became effective on 1 July 2026 and remains in force until publication of the next annual list. The ranking reflects the performance of Cayman Islands flagged vessels during the relevant reporting period. While it does not introduce any changes to Cayman Islands law or regulatory requirements, it is a significant indicator of the Registry's safety, compliance and operational standards.

Key implications

The ranking may be relevant to shipowners, financiers, directors, corporate service providers and other maritime stakeholders when assessing Cayman Islands flagged vessels and related ownership structures. In particular:

• Cayman Islands flagged vessels underwent 299 Paris MoU inspections during the reporting...