vipcaVessel Membership

VESSEL MEMBERSHIP

Direct benefits of VIPCA Membership:

Discounts at marinas and with marine vendors
Marketing with the Department of Tourism, at US trade shows and on vipca.org
Access to Insurance
Access to the USVI Charter Yacht Show
Receipt of pertinent and timely industry updates and information from VIPCA
Marine Directory of vendors and services

Membership supports VIPCA’s year-round work:

Promoting USVI marine charter 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

Vessel memberships provide access to USVI Charter Yacht Show, marine vendors and marina discounts, but no access to health insurance. If you would like to access health insurance please resubmit on the VIPCA website for Crew Membership.

An active VIPCA Vessel Membership is required prior to registering your vessel to exhibit in the USVI Charter Yacht Show.

Are you an existing VIPCA Vessel Member wishing to register for the Yacht Show?

First time exhibitors for the USVI Charter Yacht Show join VIPCA and proceed to payment for both Vessel Membership and Yacht Show Registration.

Renewing members needn't complete the membership form but go instead directly to Yacht Show Registration payment.

Existing VIPCA Vessel Member Yacht Show Payment

Vessel Membership

Fields marked with an * are required

Vessel's Name*
Name of Clearing House (term charter only) OR Day Charter Website
Manufacturer, Model, Year of Build*
Captain and Mate's Names*
Primary contact for Vessel (crew/owner)*
Email (of above)*
Phone (of above)*
Number of Passengers*
Length (LOA)*
Beam*
Draft*
Vessel's Home Port*
Registration of Vessel*
Type of Vessel*
Day / Term Charter?*
Sail or Power*
Number of Crew*
Are you interested in Yacht Insurance?*
Hull value, date of last survey, description of claims made in past 5 years
Are you in compliance?
- Select All
- For charter vessels operating ONLY in the U.S. Virgin Islands 1-6 passengers
- For charter vessels operating between the USVI and BVIs
- For charter vessels operating ONLY in the U.S. Virgin Islands 6-12 passengers
- Yacht Insurance (for the region that you charter)
- USVI: OUPV 6 Pack License (minimum)
- USVI: TWIC Card (renewable every 5 years)
- USVI: US Citizenship or Green Card
- USVI: Vessel Registration (DPNR yearly renewal)
- USVI: Business Licence (yearly renewal)
- USVI: National Park Sticker
- International / USVI 6-12 passengers: Yellow Code COI (MV) or Blue Code COI (SV) if carrying up to 12 passengers or international
- International / USVI 6-12 passengers: STCW Training (12 passenger or international operation requires II/3 endorsements)
- International: USCG Master 100 or MCA equivalent
- International (BVI): BVI Boat Masters
- International (BVI): Pay Cruising Taxes and Cruising Permits
- International (BVI) : Ship Stations Licence
Check all boxes to confirm which are VALID and CURRENT
Business licence name for vessel, and validity dates*
Is SCUBA diving conducted from the vessel?*
Are you interested in Volunteering for VIPCA? If YES please outline your specific interests*
How I would like to receive my VIPCA membership card*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Is it your intention to Exhibit at the USVI Charter Yacht Show?
- Yes
- No
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Save and Continue Later

Or you can mail a check made out to “VIPCA” to VIPCA, 5304 Yacht Haven Grande, Suite 105, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 00802. Alternatively email us to request to ACH.

DAY-CHARTER VESSELS

Optional dual membership with the VI Hotel and Tourism Association to get $100 off each association's dues and receive multiple benefits including advertising at the VIHTA airport booths - contact lisa@virgin-islands-hotels.com