The voice of the U.S. superyacht sector.
A $6-billion industry. A single, coordinated message before Congress and federal regulators.
Established to serve as the voice of the U.S. superyacht sector.
The USSA was established to serve as the voice of the U.S. superyacht sector, with advocacy central to that mission from day one. Representing a $6-billion segment of the recreational boating economy, the USSA works in close partnership with national and regional trade organizations to advance a unified industry position before Congress and federal regulatory agencies.
Each year, the USSA joins the National Marine Manufacturers Association's American Boating Congress, walking the halls of Capitol Hill alongside hundreds of marine professionals with a single, coordinated message. The result: growing recognition among key legislators and regulators of the superyacht sector's economic and employment significance — and real progress on the issues that matter most to our members.
The USSA Advocacy Committee works to remove regulatory and legislative barriers that limit superyacht activity in U.S. waters.
Current priorities include:
- 01Collaborate with industry experts and the U.S. Coast Guard to develop the new U.S. Large Yacht Code.
- 02Facilitate ease in obtaining B1/B2 visas for yacht crew to work in the United States.
- 03Work with regulatory agencies to improve federal regulations impacting the entry and cruising of superyachts in the United States.
- 04Assist U.S. recreational shipyards in obtaining MARAD grant funds to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding capacity.
- 05Promote the dredging of channels and waterways that allow superyachts to access our ports and shores.