General Information for Cayman Is.

OVERVIEW: The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory lying south of Cuba and west of Jamaica. The sea surrounding the islands is a marine park and conservation area.

DOCUMENTS:

Agent:

1 Crew List

1 Passenger List

3 Ship's Particulars

Customs:

1 Crew Effects Declaration

1 Crew List

1 Crew List (disembarking)

1 Crew List (embarking)

1 Last Port Clearance (original)

1 Maritime Declaration of Health

1 Passenger List

1 Passenger List (disembarking)

1 Passenger List (embarking)

1 Pre-Arrival Notification

2 Ship's Particulars

1 Stores List

Immigration:

1 Crew Effects Declaration

1 Crew List (including nationality breakdown)

1 Crew List (disembarking)

1 Crew List (embarking)

1 Last Port Clearance (original)

1 Maritime Declaration of Health

1 Passenger List (including nationality breakdown)

1 Passenger List (disembarking)

1 Passenger List (embarking)

1 Pre-Arrival Notification

2 Ship's Particulars

1 Stores List

Also see Pre-Arrival Information

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: 24 hours prior to arrival in the Cayman Islands, all vessels over 500 g.t. are required to file a Pre-Arrival Notice; this form contains sections for the vessel's details and the passenger and crew data, which provides the information required by the port for ISPS purposes and for Immigration pre-clearance.

The completed Pre-Arrival Notice should be emailed to the Port Facility Security Officer, Immigration and Customs and Agent.

If the vessel is a cargo vessel, in addition, an electronic Cargo Manifest, Bill(s) of Lading and Container List is to be submitted. Contact Will Jacobs to arrange this. [email protected]

The Pre-Arrival Notice should be submitted 24 hours prior to arrival in the Cayman Islands regardless of whether vessel is at sea or in port. If sailing time from last port of call is less than 24 hours, a further updated Pre-Arrival Notice should be submitted, if there has been a change to the Crew and/or Passenger List.

In respect to cruise vessels, pre-clearance allows a cruise ship to commence disembarkation of their passengers and crew immediately on arrival, eliminating the need to await formal clearance. However, the Purser is required to be on the first tender to present the usual paperwork to Immigration and Customs (but again note that it does not impede the disembarkation of passengers). In the event pre-clearance is not granted to vessel, passengers must remain on board the vessel while the Purser proceeds via tender to the terminal assigned to present documents for clearance to Immigration and Customs. Once clearance has been granted, disembarkation of passengers may commence.

Immigration is usually available in port until 1900 hrs. (LT) each day to process the data and issue pre-clearance. If, for any reason, vessel is unable to meet the 24-hour deadline, vessel should contact PFSO and Immigration by email or telephone.

Contact: Port Authority. Tel: +1 (345) 925 3166. [email protected]

Immigration & Customs. Tel: +1 (345) 926 0341. [email protected]

Agent. [email protected]

MEDICAL: There is no National Health Service in the Cayman Islands, and even the most remedial medical treatment can be expensive. Two hospitals located in George Town, Grand Cayman:

Cayman Islands Hospital, PO Box 915GT. Tel: +1 345 949 8600. Fax: +1 345 949 2998.
Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital, PO Box 273GT. Tel: +1 345 949 6066. Fax: +1 345 945 1695.

TIME: GMT minus 5 hours.

HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Years Day); 25 January (National Heroes Day); Ash Wednesday; Good Friday; Easter Monday; 3rd Monday in May (Discovery Day); Monday in June following HM Queen’s official Birthday; 1st Monday in June (Constitution Day); Monday following Remembrance Sunday; 25 and 26 December.

WEATHER/TIDES: The islands are cooled by prevailing NE trades. Mean winter temperature is 24°C (75°F), mean summer temperature 26–29°C (79–84°F). The winter northerlies make most anchorages untenable, with recommended anchorages along the south coast and inside North Sound. The hurricane season is June to November.

CONSULS: Barbados, Canada and Jamaica.

The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory in which there is no formal British Diplomatic or Consular Representation. The Governor’s Office will assist British nationals in cases of genuine emergency wherever possible, but you should be aware that the full range of Consular Services offered by a Diplomatic or Consular mission cannot be provided.

BANKS: International bank with ATM facilities available in larger populated areas. All major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and local shops. The local currency is the Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) however the US dollar (USD) is widely accepted throughout the islands. The KYD is fixed to the USD at 1.25 USD = 1.00 KYD.

CUSTOMS: All vessels arriving in the Cayman Islands must first proceed to port of George Town on Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac port for Customs clearance. Details of Cayman Island Customs regulations can be found at www.caymanislandscustoms.com

Spare Parts: If spare parts are delivered by courier to the consignee at the Customs Office of the port, the spare parts will not attract duty. If the spare parts are collected by the consignee at the Customs warehouse, they will attract duty unless the consignee indicates the parts are for a visiting vessel and Customs verifies the transfer of the parts to the vessel.

Further information, if required, available from Jeff Jackson, Collector of Customs. [email protected]

REPATRIATION: Any passenger or crew disembarking the vessel, and not returning to the vessel prior to its departure from the Cayman Islands to continue their journey, must be escorted by a Purser to the Immigration and Customs Office at the cruise terminal with the relevant documents, e.g. passport, airline ticket, LoE or letter explaining reason of travel/disembarkation, etc.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Every person arriving in the Cayman Islands is required to produce for inspection by an immigration officer a passport or some other valid document establishing their identity and nationality or place of permanent residence. This should be valid beyond the date of their departure from the Cayman Islands.

Proof of citizenship or residence may be established by producing a photo identification together with a certified copy of a birth certificate, or a naturalisation certificate.

Persons from certain countries will also be required to possess a valid visa for the Cayman Islands. No visas are required for a stay up to six months by nationals of western Europe and the United States. Visas can be issued on arrival if required. http://www.immigration.gov.ky

AUTHORITY: Head Office: Port Authority of the Cayman Islands, PO Box 1358 GT, 45A Harbour Drive, George Town, KYI 1008, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Tel: +1 345 949 2055. Fax: +1 345 949 5820. [email protected] http://www.caymanport.com Contact: Paul W Hurlston, Port Director. [email protected]