OBJECTIVES

To enhance, develop and promote the yachting industry and all other related activities and services within the Caribbean region.

To compile and share experience, ideas and information and to improve international communications between all members and other related organisations.

To encourage all within the yachting industry to adopt best practices and standards that are designed to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of the Caribbean waters, the Caribbean environment and the nautical tourism experience.

To offer non-political advice and assist all Caribbean government, regional tourism organisations and other NGOs on policies and challenges which influence the yachting industry.

To promote the marine industry by fostering professional and ethical standards of business and to safe-guard the Caribbean as a centre of high quality services.

Interact with governments, regional and international and other organizations on issues affecting the marine industry in the region

Promote the employment and training of Caribbean nationals in the industry

To undertake publicity and advertising on behalf of the regions' marine industry

To promote and ensure environmentally sound marine development in the Caribbean

Attached below is a downloadable .pdf copy of the OECS Common Tourism Policy Draft.  It is a weighty document but well worth a read.  For those with limited time a summary can be found on page 39 to 43 (pages 41 to 45 on the viewer)  Please submit any comments to info@caribbeanmarine association.com

OECS Common Tourism Policy Draft