US Superyacht Association
The U.S. Superyacht Association, USSA, is a trade association, representing hundreds of business and thousands of individuals, whose mission is “To promote and support the U.S. Superyacht industry and its members worldwide through advocacy, marketing and education.” The USSA is made up of a variety of businesses across the United States that represent thousands of jobs and tremendous economic impact on our economy. The believe there is a need for a strong unified voice to protect the superyacht industry.
The USSA was formed in direct response to the lack of a unified voice in the United States for the unique needs of the large yacht segment of the marine industry. Over the years, the 11 founding members have worked to grow the USSA to represent the superyacht industry in more than 20 states and seven foreign countries.
USAA Objectives:
-To promote members’ products and services through global representation and networking.
-To serve as a coordinated advocate on major issues affecting the industry.
-To advance the super yacht industry in the United States.
International Superyacht Society
The International Superyacht Society’s mission is delivered by building alliances worldwide with regional and functional associations; to serve as a communications conduit for issues affecting the marketplace, owners, crew and industry members; and to recognise achievement as well as provide educational opportunities and networking events.
The organisation is member driven and reliant on the volunteer work of Board and regular members supported by their marketing and administrative staff. Their funding comes from their members and sponsors which in turn enables the ISS to work on initiatives that benefit the large yacht industry as a whole.
Their Board sets out strategic goals that are designed to deliver or support their mission. A part of this activity is to take actions to deliver progress and, in particular, to pick up industry wide issues. In many cases they are able to work with other associations to drive to a positive conclusion and in in some cases they take the initiative to lead or facilitate a work project for the industry at large.
Superyacht Builders Association – Superyacht Rendezvous
The Superyacht Builders Association was set up to represent large yacht builders in a constantly changing world. Prior to their establishment, the specific needs of the superyacht industry were often squeezed between the maritime leisure and professional marine industries. SYBAss ensures that the interests of superyacht builders are given the priority they deserve.
Promotion
To facilitate communication between their members and their clients, and the wider industry.
Regulation
Cooperating with regulators to ensure that rules which impact superyachts take into account the unique nature of their industry.
Professionalism
Improving the processes and structures of the superyacht industry and providing members with a single professional body that allows common interests to be shared.
There are many players involved in the superyacht sector, from designers to suppliers, architects to brokers, regulators to owner’s reps. Ultimately, however, it is the builder who has final responsibility for the end product. SYBAss represents the most experienced and prestigious yards.
Superyacht UK – M/Y A2
Superyacht UK represents the interests of the UK Superyacht industry both at home and internationally. Their 200 plus members cover the diversity of the UK industry from leading naval architects to award-winning manufacturers, and draw on this island nation’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers to spearhead truly world-class products and services.
Superyacht UK is a unique membership only association, their mission is to represent the interests of the UK Superyacht industry both at home and internationally. Their members cover the diversity of the UK industry from leading naval architects to award-winning manufacturers, and all of their 210 plus members draw on this island nation’s rich heritage as seafaring pioneers and spearhead truly world-class products and services.
As part of the British Marine Federation, Superyacht UK champions UK innovation, excellence and heritage. They symbolise a badge of excellence within the international community for their member yacht designers, builders, equipment providers and destinations for yachts over 24 metres length overall.
