Starting a Commercial Fishing Career in Pennsylvania Have you ever thought to make a big career change? If you are bored with the usual nine-to-five job and have been dreaming of making money with your passion for fishing, then commercial fishing is the way to go for you. Along with being hard, the work of…
Understanding what is involved with Caribbean federal commercial fishing, including regional considerations, species, and regulations, is important if you plan to make a living working on the waters in the area. Within the Caribbean are several smaller areas, each of which has its own set of rules and laws. For that reason, it’s best to…
Are you looking for an easier way to be in compliance with Alaskan fishing laws? Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we have helped fishing pros from all over to not just find the forms they need, but to understand them, too. We’re often asked questions about Amendment 80, so we’d like to go…
You’ve gotten your Hawaiian commercial fishing operation “off the ground.” You got the vessels, you’ve got the equipment, you’ve got a committed and talented crew. With all of that taken care of, now it’s time to get into the details – the permits. At our site, you can find the permits for Pacific Island federal…
The Lasting Importance of Commercial Fishing Commercial fisheries have been around since before the Middle Ages and are still a major force today. The expression ‘commercial fishing’ could mean a variety of things, but it would not be the case of people catching fish for their own meals or small tourist charters although it applies…
New York is a major hub of global commerce. From Wall Street to Madison Avenue, millions of dollars change hands every day in the Empire State. While you may not immediately associate New York with commercial fishing, in truth, the maritime industry is a central and vital component of the city and state’s economic history….
Are you seeking to expand your commercial fishing operations into new regions within and around the United States? Do you find the regulations surrounding Commercial Fishing Permits and licenses ambiguous or even perplexing? Here, you can access the necessary permits regardless of where your fishing endeavors take you across America. At the Commercial Fishing Permits…
Commercial fishing has a long and storied tradition in New Jersey. In fact, the Garden State is home to some of the oldest and most lucrative fisheries on the eastern seaboard. With its geography firmly adjacent to New York–a global hub of commerce–there are many logical reasons to consider starting a commercial or industrial fishing…
New York’s waters teem with a valuable variety of aquatic wildlife. As a fisherman or fisher business, acquiring a commercial fishing permit will enable you to harvest, sell, or transport fish or seafood caught in New York’s waters for profit. However, the acquisition process can be daunting. In this blog post, we’ll guide you on…
Did you know that a Federal Tuna Fishing Permit is required for all commercial tuna fishing in U.S. waters? Many captains of commercial ships don’t realize this. The permit is good throughout the whole U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, extending to 200 nautical miles from the shore. In the case of an accident, the authorization will…