Professional Charter Association

The Professional Charter Association (PCA) was formed in 1991 by a small group of professional charter skippers and owners whose principal activity was that of skippered charter in UK domestic and overseas waters for both the private and corporate sectors.

The Association's aims are:

• To promote and protect the interests of its members;
• To ensure the safety of passengers and crews on board member vessels at all times;
• To ensure that the interests of the charterer are upheld;
• To ensure that member vessels are equipped and maintained to the highest standards and operated within or exceeding national, local and harbour regulations.