Commercial fishing operations are those that capture fish and shellfish for the express aim of selling them. These commercial fisheries are often run on a big scale, either for profit or by public institutions like state and federal parks. It’s easy to assume that commercial fisheries must harm animals and the environment since corporations operate…
There are a number of reasons to document a commercial vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Perhaps you want a federal registration for your vessel to solidify potential financing? Maybe you are looking to ease your international travel activities with a piece of formal documentation from the U.S. Government? While these are certainly…
Have you been wanting to expand your commercial fishing business in Alaska? Or, does it seem like every time you sit down to fill out your commercial fishing permits you just can’t quite force yourself to get it done? Depending on where and what you’re fishing, federal fishing permits may be necessary. However, that doesn’t…
Are you researching Atlantic commercial fishing permits and can’t find the ones that you need? Have you been looking into fishing for monkfish and just need to be in compliance with the authorities before you get out on the water? At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we make it easy to get and stay in…
When you apply for a fishing license, you will need to make sure you do so in the correct region. Atlantic commercial fishing permits apply to a specific area of the Atlantic Ocean and allow you to commercially fish in that region only. You will need additional permits if you plan to fish in other…
It’s crucial to understand the regulations about fishing permits if you’re planning a fishing excursion shortly. Whether universal or conditional, license requirements are determined at the state level. In Maine, citizens may fish for a living or for fun without a license; a lobster fishing license is the sole exception. In some places, such as…
Although it isn’t always simple, commercial fishing is often one of the most financially rewarding methods to generate money and maintain a family. The ordinary person has a relatively limited understanding of commercial fishing, even though it has a long history in the United States and continues to be a significant business. This might be…
Do you know that you need a federal fishing license to fish for what you want in Alaskan waters, but aren’t sure which it is? Does it feel like the commercial fishing permits process is so much more difficult than it has to be? The latter was one of the main reasons we started our…
One of the main attractions o commercial fishing as a career is that it gives you the opportunity to work outside. For some, the idea of working in an office just does not suit them, and being able to work with their hands doing what they love has much more allure. Of course, that does…
Commercial fishing is a big business in many parts of the country and doing so legally is important. For that reason, vessel documentation services will come in handy as you secure the necessary permits to operate. Not only do many people love fishing for a living, but it can be quite lucrative at the same…