If you are a commercial fisherman, you probably have a checklist that you review before you leave the dock. You make sure everything is packed, such as lines, safety items, and supplies. You also make sure your crew is accounted for. Maybe you even do a final maintenance check on your vessel to ensure that…
Have you considered expanding your Alaskan fishing operation to fish for pollock as well? Do you already fish for pollock and other Alaskan species, yet are looking for a way to expedite and streamline the online permit process? At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we believe that the permit process should be seamless and worry-free….
If you are related to the commercial fishing business in (or close to) Alaska, then you must have heard of Amendment 80. If you have not, or you want to know more about it, then this article is for you: we will tell you everything you need to know about Amendment 80 Program, up to…
If you are a commercial fisherman, you are no stranger to preparation. You understand that before heading out to sea–often for days at a time–you need to make sure that you have everything you need. That means checking the fuel and oil on your boat, keeping your life jackets and first aid kits stocked, and…
Before you take your fishing boat out, do you make sure everything is in good working order? Do you go over all of your supplies, your crew, and so forth, so that the trip goes exactly as it should? Of course you do. That’s because you understand that, in terms of commercial fishing, the details,…
The commercial fishing industry in the United States is highly concentrated along the East Coast of the country, making it one of the most important in the country. Shellfish, lobster, shrimp, and other forms of seafood, in addition to numerous species of fish, can be caught across this region, which stretches from Maine to Florida….
Sometimes the number of commercial fishing opportunities available in Alaska’s waters might seem a bit overwhelming. Over the course of many years, Alaska has a history of producing more than half of the commercial fisheries in the United States. That’s a significant number of available options. There is a purpose behind the wide variety of…
If you have been thinking lately about starting your own fishing business, with a particular interest in the Atlantic ocean species, today is your lucky day: this article will guide you through everything you need to know about the East Coast Commercial Fishing Permits. From the compulsory USCG documentation to the corresponding state and federal…
Have you been trying to get into the Alaskan commercial fishing business? Do you have all of your ships, equipment, and crew lined up, and all you’re lacking are the permits? We’ve got you covered. Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we’ve got the forms that you need to keep you in compliance when…
Have you gone to the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission but they don’t have all of the forms that you need to fish for what you want to fish for in Alaska? Do you want an easier, simpler way to complete the necessary forms? The CFEC does excellent work, but they may not offer every single…