Is there a quota for EU passport holders on Cayman Islands flagged yachts?

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

We have just posted an update on our info website www.shipscookcertificate.com regarding EU nationality quotas on Cayman Islands flagged yachts..

I was asked this week by a head chef on a Cayman Islands flag yacht which has more than 10 crew and was a commercial vessel if the CI had a quota to adhere to for EU passport holders?

The chef had been told by one of his dept heads that when he recruits for a crew chef he needs to have an EU passport holder with a ships cook certificate.

The reply is from Cayman registry that confirms they do not have a quota regards EU passport holders on Cayman flag yachts. 

Thanks!!

Efrem in Antibes – Consultant to ShipsCookCertificate.com