Registering your commercial fishing vessel may be required at the state or federal level, perhaps both. If you need to complete USCG registration, it can be a bit of an overwhelming prospect. Fortunately, these days you can complete much of the process online, including paying for your registration. Before getting started, it makes sense to…
Any commercial or industrial fishing operation absolutely needs to possess accurate and up-to-date fishing permits from both the federal government and the state in which it operates. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is in charge of issuing federal permits. These permits cover the waters that are typically located between three and 200 nautical miles…
If you are a commercial fisherman, one of the appeals of this particular brand of work is probably the lack of paperwork. After all, being on a boat in the middle of the ocean is very different from being at a desk in a metropolitan office. However, like almost any job, occasionally you’ll need to…
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…
Commercial fisheries are an important part of American commerce. After all, the fish you serve for dinner comes from somewhere and must be caught by someone before it makes its way to your kitchen table. For those who do the work, sustainability is a huge consideration, and many consumers also feel the nudge to buy…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a major responsibility to all American citizens. As this agency is tasked with several important missions, including maritime law enforcement and marine transportation system management, they must closely monitor the boating activity that occurs on federal waters. For this reason, if you have a large commercial vessel that…
Commercial fishing is an important industry in Alaska because it helps to support a large number of Alaskans and makes a contribution to the overall economy of the state. But the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have rules that commercial fishermen must follow to protect the…
Commercial fishing is a tough line of work. Between spending days or weeks out at sea, navigating difficult seas and bad weather, and manoeuvring dangerous gear and equipment, commercial fishing isn’t for everyone. Of course, for those willing to brave such conditions, fishing for a living can net you a tidy income. Commercial fishing is…
A USCG abstract of title is proof of ownership of a boat. Not only does it offer information about the current owner, but it also lists an ownership history, includes any liens on the boat, and lists other legal claims attached to the boat. It’s useful as the owner of a boat, but it also…
Having up-to-date Coast Guard Vessel Documentation is an important part of owning and operating a boat. This is for your protection, as well as the protection of everyone else on the water. There are a variety of guidelines about how to keep your boat properly documented, which may occur on the state level, the federal…