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…
Are you thinking about beginning a commercial fishing business? Before you start assembling a crew or packing up your boat, you will want to gain an understanding of commercial fishing permits. The Alaskan coastline and interior waters are bountiful when it comes to sellable seafood, but to keep your business operating legally, getting the right…
Whether you are awaiting the Alaska commercial fishing permit renewal or are currently taking measures to get it in order, you may already be aware that this is a crucial document for anybody who wants to operate on Alaska’s waters. Anyone who wishes to do so must have this permit. The state of Alaska has…
Alaska is known as “The Last Frontier” for a reason. With its massive, sprawling size, and vast, untouched wilderness, this state is a little bit different than the rest of the U.S. and is in many ways an outdoorsman’s paradise. Of course, Alaska is also home to thousands of miles of coastline, and the waters…
Commercial fishing is a tough line of work. Between the long hours–sometimes days–spent out at sea, navigating harsh weather conditions, and handling dangerous gear and equipment, it is not a profession that is suited for everybody. For those willing to brave such arrangements, however, there is certainly money to be made in commercial fishing. A…
Are you interested in fishing groundfish off the west coast but aren’t sure what permits are involved? Do you already fish groundfish in the area and are looking for a way to streamline the permit process? Groundfish are plentiful, to say the very least, in the western waters of the United States. However, if you…
If you’re planning to start a commercial fishing business in Louisiana, or you already have one but don’t have the necessary permits yet, then this blog post is for you. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to obtain a Louisiana commercial fishing permit. We understand that the…
Seafood is a staple in the diet of many California residents. What most do not realize, however, is that much of that seafood is caught right here at local commercial fisheries. If you are considering getting into the commercial fishing business–which can be a profitable if physically demanding line of work–you should get to know…
Commercial fishing is a big business and one that has the potential for a big profit. However, you can’t simply decide you want to sell fish and then hit the water. There are regulations and rules that must be followed, which include Coast Guard registration. If you plan to do any kind of commercial fishing,…
For more than five decades, the idea of canned tuna as part of any basic American kitchen setup has been a major driving force behind commercial tuna fishing. Tuna from the North Atlantic is still one of the species with the highest selling price and highest demand in the commercial fishing industry. It is recommended…