Our Mission
Providing One Voice
for the Charter Industry
Founded in 2017, the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) unifies, supports, and furthers the capabilities of the marine charter industry within the U.S. Virgin Islands by providing compliance guidance, youth training, and one voice to assist in the development of industry standards for the continued growth and strength of the charter industry. Our objective is to represent the crew, vessels (owners and owner operators), charter brokers and marine vendors while advocating a positive reputation locally and internationally.
Direct benefits of VIPCA Membership
- With Crew and Personal memberships – access to health insurance.
- Access to the USVI Charter Yacht Show, Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE) plus other marine events, training and educational seminars
- Industry updates and news
- Advocacy and representation
- Marine directory of vendors and services
- Exclusive discounts
Membership supports VIPCA’s year-round work
- Promoting the USVI charter industry and marine tourism
- Marine Vocational Training to help track VI youth into careers in the marine industry
- Liaison with USVI, BVI and PR to assist in facilitating cooperation for the benefit of members
- Seeking official rulings from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for benefit of membership at-large
- Development of marine infrastructure in the USVI – including moorings
- Compliance guidance for mariners and vessels