Are you just starting out with your commercial fishing enterprise and want to make certain that you have all of the documentation you need? Did you recently branch out into fishing in a new area or for a new species and are worried that you may not be in compliance with the powers that be?…
Commercial fishing is one of the biggest means of subsistence for regions that have exit to the sea or flourish with lakes and rivers filled with sea life. Not only do big corporations with countless vessels make a living out of it, but many local communities depend on the food that water provides. Over the…
Fishing at state or federal level is one big source of income for people who own a US vessel documented for commercial purposes with the United States Coast Guard. All the time, individuals look for other people interested in commercial fishing to become business partners. Thinking smart does not only help to calculate costs, investment,…
Alaska is one of the preferred places for fishing in the whole world. The wide variety of sea life makes it undoubtedly a great place for coastwise activities. Every year, thousands of fishermen head out to the waters of the Alaska Region to catch all kinds of species. This helps local economies as it foments…
Responsible fishing at commercial levels helps to protect the environment and its sea life. Not all potential hazards to the water are contamination-related, but the methods and tools used for commercial fishing get their fair share too. As irresponsible people sometimes choose to fish off-season, you need to comply with the authorities and process a…
Commercial fishing is one of the most common coastwise activities in the United States. Every year, thousands of boat owners buy rods, harpoons, fishnets, and whatever fishing tools you can think of as their means of subsistence. Are you planning to use your ship or to acquire one to go fishing? There are some procedures…
If you’ve ever applied for a commercial fishing or vessel permit before then you know there’s some preparation that you need to do ahead of time. The entire process can be rather confusing, as there are many different types of permits – and more often than not, you’ll need to apply for more than one….
For many people fishing is a hobby or even a passion. But for others, especially those near large bodies of water, fishing is a way of life – and that makes it a very profitable venture. Learning how to start a fishing business is both an exciting and rewarding experience as well, but there’s much…
If your commercial fishing business operates in or around Alaska then you’ve already heard of Amendment 80. And, more likely than not, you understand that your fishing operations need to comply with it. What some commercial fishers might not know is what Amendment 80 actually is, why it’s important to both the industry and the…
Are you hoping to do some fishing in the Gulf of Alaska? Perhaps you have your eyes on the