Never before has any association assembled such a family of benefits for the marine charter industry. NACO provides vital benefits and services that help you run your business more effectively. NACO has arranged for major cost savings benefits through group programs from insurance providers, retailers, marketing companies and a drug consortium. Current Benefits: Exclusive Group Vessel Hull and Liability Insurance NACO  has helped its members lower costs through the premium savings offered by NACO Group Insurance Program Hull and Liability Insurance.  Many members experience up to 20% savings over their existing insurance. Program Features Include: “All Risk” protection for your hull, machinery, and equipment, as well as personal property, fishing tackle, trailers, and tenders with Protection and Indemnity, Competitive Rates, Premium Payment Plans, Claims Services, and Financial Security. Wholesale pricing through Port Supply (West Marine/BoatUS) Regular NACO members can now receive a Port Supply signer card entitling them to wholesale pricing at any of their 400 retail locations, Internet Purchases, their Rigging and Boat Services Shops, and their Repair Centers. Port Supply distributes marine accessories and provides excellent service to customers. They offer a broad selection of marine products, competitive pricing, dependable shipment of products, and a no hassle guarantee. Blueclaw Solutions offers an online Fishing Charter Reservation Program Software that easily integrates onto any existing website and is built specifically for the Charter boat industry. Captains can display their availability, receive online payments and manage all other bookings. You can now fish without worrying about calling people back or using booking services. Blueclaw RMS is user friendly for you and your customers. You can have your Fishing Charter business running automatically 24 hrs a day, 7 day's a week. Whenever you recieve a booking, you will be notified via e-mail. Blueclaw's Fishing RMS is the tool you need to transform your fishing charter website into a productive part of your business. With their booking software; people can go to your website and book trips and not just look at your pictures! Group Discount Drug Consortium- An exclusive discounted consortium available only to NACO members. The Charterboat Consortium includes random, post accident, and periodic drug testing.   Also includes: Medical Review by certified Medical Review Officer, Reporting of Employer Results, Laboratory Services, Substance Abuse Professionals who assist in the return to duty  process, Pre-employment testing, Random Pulls, and Coast Guard Notifications just to name a few. $50.00 per person, per year.  $60.00 per person, per year for member located in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. All of your testing is covered for a full 12 month period after enrollment. Merchant Credit Card Program through NOVA - NACO offers this program for members only. If you take credit cards already or want the ability to offer this service NACO is partnered with the 3rd largest credit card processor in the United States with much lower rate than what you will find individually. G.Loomis is now offering the opportunity of participating in the Professional Guides Program to NACO Captains. This will allow you to obtain G.Loomis Rods, Reels, and Accessories throughout the year at up to 50% discount. The NACO membership is invited to apply for this program through their territory Sales Representatives. The representative for your area can answer your questions regarding requirements to participate in the program and the application process. Contact the NACO Office for the representative in your area. Marketing and Printing Partner through Evergreen Printing Offers discounted printing and mailing services through NACO. For items such as brochures, flyers, business cards, promotional materials etc. Coast Guard License Insurance/MOPS Insure your license and protect your family’s income with a Coast Guard License Insurance Program available at a $30 discount to NACO members. If you are involved in an incident that results in actions against your license, the cost in legal fees and possible loss of income could be devastating. With this insurance you receive the Experience and Reliability, Security, Worldwide Claims and Legal Services, and the Immediate Responses you deserve as a NACO member. Web Site design and hosting- partnered with Earthlink and DeepBlue Discounted Apparel and other products through Captain’s Gear that identifies your professional status. Custom T-shirts, polo shirts, and jackets to keep you and your crew sharply dressed. Outfitting with quality logo items is a good investment in image. To get these discounted products as well as a multitude of other distinctive gifts, including Captains Rings, all that is needed is a NACO membership number.  Health Insurance underwritten by Fortis and John Alden NACO members can also receive Medical Insurance.  With several different plans you choose which one better meets your needs in addition to whether you want family or individual coverage. Benefits include: Dental Network Discounts, Emergency Medical Transportation, World Doc Online Medical Resources, Prescription Drug Program, Vision Purchases Discount, Hearing Discount, Vitamins, Medical Emergency Card, Quarterly News Report and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage. Easy website access and payment options are available. NACO members also have access to Dental and Life Insurance.  / / Quarterly NACO News Report The Quarterly News Report keeps members informed and educated on crucial issues affecting the industry. It provides valuable information on trends and developments in the charter industry including updates on new and pending Federal regulations Email Notification of Legislative, Coast Guard Regulations and Alerts. Legislative and other action alerts to keep members apprised of industry impacts. We have a strong and active lobbying effort to represent the industry's interests before Congress, U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA Fisheries and Interstate Fishery Commissions. When critical issues arise a professional lobbyist is retained until the issue is resolved. Annual Meeting for members to join together, share ideas and obtain valuable information on topics such as insurance, maritime law, Coast Guard regulations, Tax issues, fishery issues, Marine Protected Areas and Magnuson/Stevens Act reauthorization. Reminder email notices (as much as 60 days advance notice) when your USCG and/or FCC license is up for renewal.