Ocean Tourism Coalition

To All Hawaiʻi Tour Boat Operators,             The Ocean Tourism Coalition (“OTC”) would like to provide a statement regarding bill HB1090 and recent social media statements that portray OTC as the driving force behind HB1090 with… Read More

What is that 5th quarter billing that OTC sends out once a year? It is a voluntary bill asking for you to strongly consider a donation equal to one quarter’s dues for the Ocean Tourism Coalition… Read More

Aloha Members: Action is necessary opposing SB795, a new bill aimed to increase commercial use fees.  DLNR is proposing a change to commercial fees that will charge operators the greater of: (1) $3.00 per head; or (2) 3%… Read More

Aloha, OTC Members: We are already seeing bills to increase fees on the ocean tourism industry. The 2021 Legislative Session is in full swing and OTC is reviewing hundreds of bills that are moving quickly through… Read More

Aloha Members, OTC is still working hard for our members.  Below is the recent letter OTC sent to U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, U.S. Representative Ed Case and U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard as well as the Center… Read More

We need immediate federal emergency economic assistance for all vessel operators. To keep the pressure on, we need your help immediately!  We ask each of you to send a letter to your Senators and Members of… Read More

OTC fought for and got the first day use mooring permits despite environmental opposition saying we would damage the environment. We want to be known as the people who leave only bubbles. OTC was a prime… Read More