GLOSSARY
50 terms every charter operator should know.
Customer operates vessel without captain. Customer must be qualified.
Operator provides licensed captain. Most common for larger vessels.
Charter lasting single day.
4-hour charter block.
Charter including accommodation aboard.
2+ day charter. Common for sailing and fishing.
Charter for sport fishing. Captain plus often a mate.
Charter with sailing vessel. Bareboat or captained.
Charter for whale/wildlife observation.
Charter exclusively for one party.
Charter for business clients or entertainment.
Vessels owned or operated by charter company.
Steering position on vessel.
Area aft of cabin on sailboats. Area around helm on powerboats.
Kitchen aboard vessel.
Toilet aboard vessel.
Main cabin living area.
Small boat for transporting people and supplies.
Docking space for vessel.
Harbor facility for vessel moorage.
Electrical connection from dock.
License for up to 6 passengers on uninspected vessel.
License for larger vessels, up to 100 gross tons.
License extension for sailing vessels.
License extension for waters beyond protected shoreline.
Second-in-command crew member.
Crew member assisting captain. No captain license required.
Tip to captain and crew. Typically 15-20%.
Captain daily pay. $200-800+ varies.
International crew standards for commercial vessels.
USCG document for commercial passenger vessels.
Federally documented (instead of state registered).
Legal status triggering USCG commercial rules.
Commercial marine liability required for charter operations.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Required on larger charters offshore.
Marine radio. Channel 16 distress.
Regular audit of commercial passenger vessels.
Pre-departure passenger briefing. Required.
Passenger list per trip.
Partial payment at booking, 25-50% typical.
Some charters require full at booking.
Hold on customer payment for potential damage.
Optional customer purchase limiting liability.
Rules around refunds for cancellations.
Rules around operator-cancelled charters.
Customer vs operator fuel responsibility.
Customer tip to captain and crew.
Food, drinks, ice. Included or customer responsibility.
Time between charters for cleaning and restocking.
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