Our goals:

To inform the public and the news media of the role of the charterboat industry.

To inform members of economic, governmental, judicial, legislative and industrial developments affecting the industry, either directly or indirectly.

To provide an objective, self-regulating body for the charter industry.

To provide a forum for the discussion and resolution of common problems on the national, state and local levels affecting the charterboat industry.

To promote the visitor industry on the Kodiak Archepeligo.

If you are a Kodiak Area charter boat operator or captain and want to participate in our organization and be listed on this web site, please contact us.

Kodiak Association of Charterboat Operators
Code of Ethics

For a member to maintain their KACO membership in good standing, it is required that they comply with the following operating practices and professional standards adopted by the Association.

1. To operate a safe vessel which complies with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations for a vessel of her size and purpose.
2. To maintain the proper levels of insurance for the vessel and crew to insure appropriate protection for the vessel, crew and passenger. It shall be made known to each crew -member what they are and are not covered for regarding medical, liability and accident coverage.
3. To abide by the International and Inland Rules of the Road while underway and at anchor, giving first priority to the safety of passengers and crew.
4. To be in full compliance with the random drug-testing program, thereby insuring the competency of crew and Master.
5. To operate in the highest ethical standards when operating and/or interacting with other passenger carrying vessels and companies.
6. To promote and support the objectives of KACO, her Officers and Board of Directors as they apply to developing a strong and healthy organization.

Should a member be found in non-compliance with the above standards, they may be removed from membership for cause in accordance with the KACO By-laws.