Become a C-PORT Member

The Voice of the Marine Assistance Industry

C-PORT is the National Association of the Marine Assistance Industry. As an association, we work to the betterment of our Marine Assistance Company members, being a legislative and regulatory watchdog and creating partnerships with the US Coast Guard, and state and local agencies nationwide. We provide a means to industry specific education and professional development. C-PORT is the voice of the marine assistance industry in all matters affecting our industry.

Your membership in C-PORT not only supports the only organization which exists to represent your type of business, but also gets you access to highly specialized, industry-specific programs and information which can help you operate a more safe, more efficient and more profitable marine assistance company.

Becoming a C-PORT member puts you in touch with dozens of other companies, like yours, throughout the marine world.

  • ► Representation of the Marine Assistance Industry among policymakers from Congress and other governmental agencies, State and Local.
  • ► Maritime industry partnerships that will help grow and develop business including our long standing relationship with the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • ► Access to a group insurance program created to meet the needs of a marine assistance company. This program is administered by Starkweather & Shepley.

“Since 1879, the senior management teams at Starkweather & Shepley have adhered to guiding principles that have inspired the vision of the agency. The tools and products may have evolved over the years; however, our mission and commitment to ‘The Starkweather Difference’ has remained consistent. Starkweather & Shepley will only recommend insurance companies to our clients based on coverage, service capability, premium cost, and financial security. Our waterfront experience coupled with our market knowledge enables us to provide specialized coverage and personalized service. Starkweather & Shepley, working closely with industry and insurance carriers, has successfully developed a national program for C-PORT.”

  • ► Online Marine Industry Information and Resources
  • ► Company development through company Accreditation program - ACAPT
  • ► Risk Management education geared specifically to our operators and industry - Risk Management and Safety Management Systems
  • ► Access to the annual C-PORT conference, with speakers, programs and breakout sessions centered on your business
  • ► Periodic email blasts focused toward the Marine Assistance Industry keeping you informed
  • ► Quarterly newsletters

Membership Levels

Primary membership

Marine Assistance Company Membership

$750

This is the primary category of membership in C-PORT, composed of companies directly engaged in the business of providing marine assistance to vessels in the United States. Access to all member benefits are included.

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Individual

Captain Membership

$75

C-PORT Captain membership is for individuals working at a marine assistance company or for those interested in becoming a part of an interesting and rewarding industry.

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Allied industry

Associate Membership

$1,000

The Associate Membership is designed for persons, companies (other than Marine Assistance Company) or associations that engage in a business which supplies goods and services to, or is in some way related to or supportive of, the marine assistance industry. Marine vendors, maritime industry partners and other marine related businesses are encouraged to join as an Associate.

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International

Foreign Affiliate

$500

This category is for marine assistance companies that operate outside the US. They do not have advocacy benefits and no voting rights. They may benefit from our programs and education products.

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