Have you considered expanding your Alaskan fishing operation to fish for pollock as well? Do you already fish for pollock and other Alaskan species, yet are looking for a way to expedite and streamline the online permit process? At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we believe that the permit process should be seamless and worry-free….
If you own a boat, keeping your documentation updated by the US Coast Guard (USCG) is important. The USCG ship documentation renewal application is typically expected to be submitted once every five years. Many other factors affect the time between one application and the next. To avoid issues involving having your vessel decommissioned while it’s…
Now is the time to consider getting a bill of sale for your U.S. Coast Guard-registered yacht to ensure your rights as the owner and your investment are safe. This will not only serve as additional proof of ownership in the event of a legal issue, but it will also provide peace of mind if…
If you have a passion for angling, commercial fishing could be the career for you. Though the hours can be long and physically taxing, you may find spending your days out on the water casting lines to be immensely rewarding. You should know, however, that there is a bit more to this process than simply…
It is not always simple to successfully run a commercial fishing operation, especially at the beginning. It’s possible that you’ll end up feeling bogged down with paperwork on land rather than getting to spend time out on the water doing what you love, and this could end up making you feel under a lot of…
If you are related to the commercial fishing business in (or close to) Alaska, then you must have heard of Amendment 80. If you have not, or you want to know more about it, then this article is for you: we will tell you everything you need to know about Amendment 80 Program, up to…
If you are a commercial fisherman, you are no stranger to preparation. You understand that before heading out to sea–often for days at a time–you need to make sure that you have everything you need. That means checking the fuel and oil on your boat, keeping your life jackets and first aid kits stocked, and…
Before you take your fishing boat out, do you make sure everything is in good working order? Do you go over all of your supplies, your crew, and so forth, so that the trip goes exactly as it should? Of course you do. That’s because you understand that, in terms of commercial fishing, the details,…
The commercial fishing industry in the United States is highly concentrated along the East Coast of the country, making it one of the most important in the country. Shellfish, lobster, shrimp, and other forms of seafood, in addition to numerous species of fish, can be caught across this region, which stretches from Maine to Florida….
Commercial fishing can be a very profitable business, but it also needs a lot of careful planning and thought to be successful. To make sure your fishing business does well, you need to do research to find out which commercial fishing opportunities in the United States have the most potential. In this guide, we will…