Fishing is a vital industry for many coastal communities in the United States. However, commercial fishing can be a complex and time-consuming endeavor, especially when it comes to obtaining the necessary permits, including USCG vessel documentation. The process of applying for and renewing commercial fishing permits can be confusing, and it’s easy to miss important…
Alaska is unlike any other place to visit because there are so many things to do outside, like fishing, hunting, and sightseeing. If you live in Alaska, you know that commercial fishing is a big business there, so you can’t be blamed in the least if you want to do the same. Commercial fishing, if…
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,…
If you have been thinking lately about starting your own fishing business, you are already on the right path. In 2019, approximately 9.3 billion pounds of different types of fish were caught in the United States. The thing is you will need to set up your papers first if you want to dedicate yourself to…
As economic circumstances continue to ebb and flow in the United States, so too does the commercial fishing industry. In Newport, Rhode Island, a central location for commercial and industrial fishing on the Atlantic Ocean, some recent changes to the area are having a sizable impact on local fishermen. Facing an uncertain future, how these…
If you are considering making commercial fishing your career, you should be prepared for a lot of planning–and a lot of hard work. Though this can be a lucrative and rewarding profession, it also calls for long hours, and sometimes even days at sea. You also may find yourself frequently navigating treacherous conditions and choppy…
A federal tuna fishing permit is a crucial document for any commercial fisherman looking to harvest tuna in the United States. Not only is it required by law, but it also helps keep tuna populations healthy and the fishing industry as a whole in good shape. Just like any other business, beginning your own commercial…
Golden tilefish. Sure, they get the name because of how they look. However, it would also make sense if they earned that name off of what you could get for them, too. Plenty of people make tilefish a part of their sushi, many do so daily. If you’ve been looking to get into fishing for…
We are sure that, when we say Washington, fishing is not the first activity that comes to your mind. Aerospace, information and communications technology, forest products, military and defense… Those are some of the activities amongst the key industries. However, as every state with a coast, there is another important activity for the local economy:…
Commercial fishing, as a career, can take you to some interesting places. If a nomadic life at sea carries a certain allure to you, you might find that this line of work can turn your favorite pastime into a lucrative profession. Depending on what your primary or desired catch is, you can find yourself and…