Starting your own commercial fishing business is not easy. You will need to be prepared for long days–sometimes weeks–at sea, away from your family, and in sometimes treacherous conditions. With this in mind, you will want to make sure that all of your gear and equipment are up to the task. Perhaps most importantly, you…
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….
Do you want a simpler way to handle your Alabama? Alligator dealer and farmer permits? Have you been searching for an easier Alabama commercial fishing license process? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, our permits center can help. We don’t just offer the applications for the Alabama permits that your business needs,…
Does it feel like too much of a chore having to get all of your Pacific Island commercial fishing permits together? Do you professionally fish for bottom fish or do you plan to do so in the near future? If so, we may be able to help. The vast expanse of possibilities within the Pacific…
There is no getting around the red tape when it comes to commercial fishing in Hawaii. The state has strict regulations on who can and cannot fish commercially, what they can fish for, and how much they can fish. In order to get a commercial fishing permit, you need to meet all the requirements and…
When you’re preparing your fishing vessel for another trip, you use the right tools for the job. The same should go for your commercial permits as well. The truth is that there are so many different kinds of permits out there, it’s all too easy to either get the wrong permit or violate the one…
For some people, the idea of sitting in an office all day just isn’t that appealing. If you consider yourself to be of this ilk, you may be pining to spend your working hours outside, feeling the sunshine on your face. If you also happen to have a passion for fishing, you might just be…
Do you want to expand your fishing business into Alaska, but aren’t sure what the permit specifications are? Have you gotten to the point where you want to get your fishing business in Alaska off the ground and want to be in compliance? The next step may be to get an Alaska federal fishing permit….
Commercial fishing is a major global industry. In the United States alone, commercial fisheries create 1.8 million jobs a year, while generating more than $255 billion in sales. As fresh, quality seafood is always in high demand, enterprising commercial fishermen can stand to turn tidy profits with the right strategy. Though part of the allure…
Have you lost or misplaced your Certificate of Documentation? There’s no need to panic, though this is an issue you will need to address as soon as possible. It’s not a good idea to be out on the water with the proper documentation on hand, so replacing your lost certificate right away is part of…