When you hold a federal fisheries permit, you must adhere to the regulations that go with it. This ensures your safety and the safety of the other boaters and species that live in the water. A float plan is one of the commitments you hold when you have a fishing permit. So, it makes sense…
Alaska is one of the largest fishing states in the USA, with a thriving commercial fishing industry that supports thousands of jobs and generates billions of dollars in revenue. However, in order to fish commercially in Alaska, you need to have the right permit. The application process for commercial fishing permits in Alaska can seem…
Do you have a passion for fishing? Are you considering turning that passion into a career? Starting your own commercial fishing business can be an exciting prospect–spending your days on the water, far away from the confines of a 9-to-5 office job, driving your own livelihood. Still, it can be a tough, dangerous business, and…
Beginning to fish for herring but don’t know which NOAA permits are right for your vessel? Or, have you started to look into it, only to find that you don’t know which sources of information you can trust? In regards to some permits, there are very specific regulations. That’s absolutely the case when it comes…
There are plenty of reasons why Florida’s population continues to surge. People from all over the U.S. are flocking to the Sunshine State, and it is not just because it lives up to its nickname. While the weather in Florida is pretty much unbeatable when compared to much of the rest of the country, it…
Have you been eyeing the bustling Alaskan waters to expand your commercial fishing business? Or, are you a seasoned commercial fishing pro seeking a more streamlined approach for Alaska Commercial Fishing Permits and licenses? Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we provide not just a one-stop solution for simplifying the permit acquisition process for…
Have you ever wondered who looks after the United States oceans’ living marine resources and their habitat? Ask no more. The National Marine Fisheries Service has the answer. Informally known as NOAA Fisheries, it is a United States federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Founded in 1970, the…
Do you want to start your own commercial fishing business adventure? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we offer a variety of services to help people who want to get into fishing get started. You’ve surely realized at this point that you enjoy fishing and…
Since then countless updates have been made to various state and federal mandates that vessel owners need to be aware of. Some of these changes are exclusive to specific types of vessels and how they’re used in various industries, such as the commercial fishing industry. In the year 1790, the 11th Act of the First…
Starting your own commercial fishing business is not easy. You will need to be prepared for long days–sometimes weeks–at sea, away from your family, and in sometimes treacherous conditions. With this in mind, you will want to make sure that all of your gear and equipment are up to the task. Perhaps most importantly, you…