Are you thinking about starting your own commercial fishing outfit? Whether you are going to be running charters or catching and selling fish, there is a fair amount of preparation that must take place before you cast your lines or set your traps. First, you will need to make sure your boat is up to…
When it comes to selecting a career, there are not many that feel quite as liberating as commercial fishing. In turning your passion for angling into your livelihood, you can trade the four walls of your dreary office for the open sea. Of course, fishing for a living can also be incredibly demanding and, at…
Protecting the waters that surround the United States is no easy task. With expansive coastlines and a number of key ports and shipping lanes, ensuring the safety of our waterways is paramount to supporting the American economy. For their part, the United States Coast Guard is committed to monitoring federal waters and enforcing safety regulations….
Managing a successful commercial fishing operation is not for everyone. You need to be prepared to spend long hours at sea, sometimes gone for days or weeks at a time. With sacrificing so much of your time to be out on the water, it is crucial that you use your time on land wisely when…
Maintaining a commercial vessel can be a lot of work. You will need to keep it clean in order to safeguard yourself, your crew, and your catch. There are also standard occurrences of maintenance that you will need to navigate yourself, or hire out a boat mechanic for assistance, if need be. As boat repairs,…
Commercial fishing is a rigorous and demanding profession. Beyond the toll that it can take on the human body, it can also prove especially taxing on a commercial vessel. Between long stretches at sea and turbulent weather, these boats regularly require maintenance and repair. When an individual or business is tasked with repairing such a…
Pennsylvania may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think about commercial fishing. In truth, however, the Keystone state is home to a robust commercial and industrial fishing industry. When you look at the numbers, it makes a lot of sense. Pennsylvania encompasses 470,000 acres of Lake Erie, which offers bountiful…
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…
Commercial fishing can be a demanding, though rewarding line of work. You will need to be prepared to spend long stretches of time out on the water, sometimes in difficult weather conditions. Hauling in your catch and maintaining your lines and vessel will also require strength and attention to detail. Of course, in turn, you…
When you think about commercial fishing, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) may not be the first thing that comes to your mind. You may associate the Coast Guard with our armed forces, serving as an organization that provides defense for American waters. In truth, that assumption is not off-base. In fact, the ways in…